Tenure Track Assistant Professor of English

Company: East Stroudsburg University

Job Location: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Category: English and Literature

Type: Full-Time

East Stroudsburg University's Department of English is looking for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor with a specialization and experience in teaching composition and professional writing courses. Secondary interests in multimodal composition, digital rhetoric, cultural rhetoric, and/or professional writing and editing are welcomed. Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU's proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country's largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

ESU's English Department offers several programs of study that lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as an additional program leading to a Master of Arts. The programs offer a comprehensive foundation of courses and serve as a lifetime resource for our students to excel in their future endeavors. We embrace a shared appreciation of great literature, and we nurture original, fresh, diverse voices. All of which are transferred into tools to help our students become expert communicators and creatively use various mediums to convey their powerful ideas.

This is an entry-level, tenure-track, nine-month appointment which starts August 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee may request a writing sample during the application process. For questions, please contact Dr. Jasmine Villa (jvilla@esu.edu) and Dr. Jeffrey Hotz (jhotz@esu.edu).

Responsibilities:

• Carry a full teaching course load per academic year with a primary focus on general education writing courses (e.g., composition, advanced composition, workplace writing, etc.) with the possibility of some teaching in other areas depending on departmental need and instructor expertise.
• Contribute to the English Department's goal of diversifying its course offerings in professional writing.
• Maintain an active academic writing/research presence.
• Advise students in majors and minors.
• Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Technical Writing, or related field by the time of appointment.
• Active track record in scholarship, teaching, and service related to composition, rhetoric, or professional writing.
• Teaching experience in college-level writing courses is required.
• Experience with multilingual writers, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary programs is desirable (Preferred).
• Approaches to rhetoric outside the Western and/or European tradition are welcome and encouraged (Preferred).

What We Offer:

• Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
• Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
• Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
• Accountable for One's Actions
• Positive, Honest, and Loyal
• Committed to Self-Growth
• Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
• Respectful of the Environment and Community
• Dedicated to Empowering Others

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Applicants must apply through the ESU Job Portal and are required to attach the following to the online application: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before the appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Upload all documents to the online application. Final selection will be based on a review of the candidate's vita and a successful interview (If conducted by the search committee). Only confidential reference letters are accepted at askhr@esu.edu. All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment.

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm