Loyola Marymount University will be hiring a one-year full-time Writing Instructor to work in the First-Year Seminar (FFYS) program. Writing Instructors work with First Year Seminar faculty members to introduce students to the spirit of academic excellence and intellectual rigor that guides the community of scholars at Loyola Marymount University. The First Year Seminar is taught by a full-time faculty, who is responsible for the course design and content, and a Writing Instructor, who works with students in various capacities to help develop and refine their writing skills. The position involves offering writing instruction to 6 sections of FFYS in each semester (fall and spring). Writing Instructors are expected to work approximately 5-6 hours/week per section assigned.
Responsibilities include leading regular workshops for students at different stages of the writing process, offering feedback on drafts, and holding one-on-one conferences and/or office hours to discuss writing with them. You will be part of a team of full-time writing instructors who share ideas on writing pedagogy, offer occasional events for faculty about FYS and writing, and advise on writing assessment.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities facilitated by the Office of the Core Director. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the university and develop your teaching skills. At this moment, this position is for one-year only.
How to Apply
Candidates must have a Master's degree at least one year of teaching experience. We welcome candidates from Rhetoric and Composition, English, and other fields.
The following application materials must be uploaded by July 31st, 2026 via the LMU Employment portal for an applicant to be considered for this position. Please note that a maximum of 5 PDFs may be uploaded. Questions regarding this position can be directed by email to Jaedyn Baker, Assistant Director for the Core Curriculum at Jaedyn.Baker@lmu.edu.
1) Cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining your qualifications for the position;
2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae detailing your educational background, scholarly accomplishments, and work experience, as well as any leadership and service experience (e.g., academic, professional, community) that you believe are relevant to this position;
3) Teaching and Student Engagement Philosophy Statement: Statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed 3 pages), including resonance and/or alignment with LMU's mission, a liberal arts education, the practice of Ignatian Pedagogy, and/or your overall vision for yourself as a teacher-scholar;
5) Optional upload(s) relevant to departmental hiring objectives.
Across their application materials, candidates should address their commitment to any past and/or potential contributions to advancing LMU's mission and promoting the success, sense of belonging, and thriving of students from a variety of lived experiences. Candidates may address these commitments in relation to their scholarship, teaching, mentorship, advising, and/or service, as appropriate to their experiences and future goals. Relevant examples may include fostering inclusive and accessible learning environments, supporting equitable educational outcomes, engaging multiple perspectives and ways of knowing, mentoring students from varied backgrounds, or pursuing scholarship and service that contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, and/or accessibility.
Uniquely qualified candidate identifed.
Faculty Regular
Reasonable expected salary: $72,000.00
Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
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