Assistant Professor of English

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Writing Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate writing, plus general education Composition I and II, while maintaining an active research agenda in rhetoric and composition.

The role supports teaching across writing pedagogy, literacy studies, and digital/multimodal writing, with a preferred ability to teach poetry in creative writing; MFA in poetry is

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English, rhetoric and composition, Writing Studies or related field by start date.
• Evidence of effective college-level writing instruction.
• Active scholarly agenda in the field of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate writing courses and general education composition (Composition I and II).
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to department goals.

Skills

Teaching English writing

Research agenda

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in English or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Writing Studies, beginning in Fall 27. We welcome candidates working across rhetoric and composition and related fields, including writing pedagogy, literacy studies, professional and technical writing, digital and multimodal writing, writing across the curriculum, multilingual writing, critical pedagogy, and rhetorical theory. These areas are illustrative rather than exhaustive.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in writing, as well as general education composition courses, including Composition I and Composition II, and maintain an active research agenda. The ability to teach creative writing in poetry is preferred, ideally supported by an MFA in poetry. Candidates without this secondary specialization or credential will receive full consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching load of the faculty is normally twelve hours per semester. A reduced teaching load is provided for pre-tenure faculty. Faculty workload also includes research, creative activity, service, and professional development in the best interest of the students and community at large.

Benefits:

Arkansas State University provides a number of benefits, including health insurance and retirement. For a complete list, please view: https://www.astate.edu/a/hr/benefits/

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

We are seeking a dynamic, qualified colleague with the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds in the study and practice of English writing; evidence and/or potential for successful teaching; evidence and/or potential for an active research program

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

A-State offers an English major, a Writing Studies minor, and a Master’s of English with an emphasis in composition and rhetoric; the Writing Studies minor and Master’s emphasis in composition and rhetoric are growing in both student interest and class offerings. This program features a highly collaborative environment in which faculty work together to create courses and resources to best suit the needs of the diverse and growing student demographic. Teaching load of faculty is normally four courses per semester. Faculty workload also includes research, creative activity and service. Pre-tenure faculty receive a one-class reassignment for research.

Arkansas State University serves approximately 14,000 students. The university is committed to quality teaching, including small class sizes, and well-equipped classrooms. It has the largest library in the Arkansas State University System. Jonesboro is an agricultural and industrial city in northeast Arkansas, about 70 miles from Memphis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.
• Evidence of effective teaching of college-level writing.
• Evidence of an active scholarly agenda appropriate to the field of specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching creative writing in poetry, preferably with an MFA in poetry.