"Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Literature, Writing, and Film"

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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Literature, Writing, and Film

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in our Professional Writing and Publishing and/or Film Studies program, with an open specialization.

This full-time position begins in August 2026 with responsibilities for teaching, research, and service.

JOB DETAILS:

The successful candidate will be able to teach first-year composition courses such as Introduction to College Writing and Reading (English 101) and Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research (English 102), as well as upper-division courses in Professional Writing and/or Film Studies within the candidate’s primary field of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. Participation in various service activities within the department and broader university community is also expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, which in any given semester is expected to consist of at least two sections of first-year writing and as many as two sections of courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in high-impact teaching practices such as: project-based production experiences, undergraduate research, community-based learning opportunities, and/or internships. Research expectations require peer-reviewed research or creative activity relevant to the discipline. Service responsibilities include committee work at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community and professional organizations relevant to the candidate's expertise and interests. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The UW-Whitewater Department of Literature, Writing, and Film is one of fifteen departments in the College of Letters and Sciences. The college offers more than sixty majors, minors, and nine pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls.

The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film offers majors in Creative Writing, English Literature, English Literature and Language Arts Education, Film Studies, and Professional Writing and Publishing. More information about the department, programs, faculty, and students can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/literature-writing-film.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in an applicable field is required. ABD candidates may apply but must complete their degree by August 2026.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, providing clear evidence of scholarly potential, a record of success working with inclusive populations, and a commitment to serve as an active member of the university community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates whose specialty supports both theoretical and practical pedagogy in rhetoric and visual rhetoric, and who might develop new projects or courses in such areas as content strategy, information design, digital narrative, multimedia publishing or other emerging fields.
• Expertise and teaching experience in first-year composition, with an interest in multimodal composition, digital rhetoric, information design, and/or media studies, are also desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. A candidate can upload up to 5 documents as part of their application, if asked to upload more than 5 documents please zip the files and title accordingly.

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• A writing sample of no more than 25 pages that represents your scholarly work
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Janine Tobeck, Search Committee Chair

Associate Professor and Coordinator of Professional Writing and Publishing

Department of Literature, Writing, and Film

262-472-5039

tobeckj@uww.edu

To Ensure Consideration:

Complete applications received by December 31st, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in phone and/or online screening interviews and/or on-campus interviews.