Assistant Professor - English

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Excellent health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse invites applications for two 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in English starting 8/23/2027. We seek candidates in Writing Studies with emphasis in professional & technical writing, digital content & user experience, or emerging writing technologies.

The duties include teaching, advising, scholarship, and service within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned.
• Advise students and maintain records.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and contribute to service.
• Hold office hours and provide regular, substantive feedback on student work.

Education

Doctorate in Writing Studies or related field

Job description

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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 two 9-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027. 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, and/or emerging writing technologies.

Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) 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 November 2, 2026. Applications received on or before November 2nd are prioritized and review will continue until the positions 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:

• One term or more experience teaching professional & technical writing
• One term or more experience teaching in the areas of digital content writing and/or user experience
• One term or more experience teaching emerging writing technologies
• One term or more experience teaching grant writing

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
• Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live.

Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment.

The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.

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