"Assistant Professor - English"

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor - English

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for an academic year (9-month) tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of August 2026. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Writing Studies with an emphasis in at least one of the following areas—professional & technical writing, digital content & user experience, or emerging writing technologies. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As a faculty member in CASSH, you will join colleagues embracing the teacher-scholar model and sharing a deep commitment to student success. Our faculty see teaching and scholarship as connected, with research and creative work enhancing the classroom and mentoring experiences. CASSH prepares students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society.

The review of applications starts on January 15, 2026. Applications received on or before January 15 are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: English

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Writing Studies or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one term experience teaching courses in professional & technical writing, digital content/user experience writing, or emerging writing technologies.
• Evidence of scholarly work in at least one of these areas: professional & technical writing, digital content & user experience, or emerging writing technologies.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)
CV / Resume
3-5 References with contact information

Note: Additional application materials may be requested by the search chair at a later date.

Contact Information:
Christopher Mccracken
cmccracken@uwlax.edu