We seek a committed teacher-scholar who is excited to contribute to a department that values innovation, collaboration, and student-centered teaching. The successful candidate will have opportunities to shape the future of our writing program and participate in Writing Across the Curriculum initiatives and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in writing studies, professional writing, and related areas.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship.
• Contribute to curriculum development and writing program initiatives.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to English majors and graduate students.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Writing Studies or a closely related field (earned by the time of appointment).
• Evidence of effective teaching and an active research agenda.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring first-gen students and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Scholarly interest in one of the following areas: composition pedagogy, professional writing, digital rhetorics, or AI literacy.
• Experience, training, or education in writing program administration, WAC/WID, or related leadership roles.
• Engagement with community partnerships or public scholarship.

A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced with evidence of (or potential for) successful and innovative teaching experiences at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to support a diverse student body with a variety of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Special Conditions:

A complete application must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching proficiency; a research description; professional curriculum vitae that includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of completed application files will begin on January 12, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

This appointment begins on August 17, 2026.

We seek a committed teacher-scholar who is excited to contribute to a department that values innovation, collaboration, and student-centered teaching. The successful candidate will have opportunities to shape the future of our writing program and participate in Writing Across the Curriculum initiatives and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in writing studies, professional writing, and related areas.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship.
• Contribute to curriculum development and writing program initiatives.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to English majors and graduate students.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Writing Studies or a closely related field (earned by the time of appointment).
• Evidence of effective teaching and an active research agenda.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring first-gen students and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Scholarly interest in one of the following areas: composition pedagogy, professional writing, digital rhetorics, or AI literacy.
• Experience, training, or education in writing program administration, WAC/WID, or related leadership roles.
• Engagement with community partnerships or public scholarship.

A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced with evidence of (or potential for) successful and innovative teaching experiences at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to support a diverse student body with a variety of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Special Conditions:

A complete application must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching proficiency; a research description; professional curriculum vitae that includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of completed application files will begin on January 12, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

This appointment begins on August 17, 2026.