Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition

Montclair State University; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University-Billings in Billings, MT invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition beginning fall 2027. The position focuses on undergraduate courses in English composition and may include other writing and literature courses.

The appointee will also serve as Writing Program Coordinator, oversee and develop the composition program, mentor part-time instructors, advise students, and participate in service and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in English, Composition, or closely related field (ABD considered)
• Ability and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Experience teaching professional and/or technical writing
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Ability to teach onsite, online, hybrid, and/or Hyflex delivery methods

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in English composition and possibly other writing or literature courses
• Serve as Writing Program Coordinator: peer reviews for part-time instructors and program assessment
• Advise students and participate in departmental, college, and university service
• Engage in scholarly activity, presentations, and publications; develop placement methods and assessment plans

Skills

PhD in English/Composition

Undergraduate teaching

Professional/technical writing

Diversity & inclusion

Hyflex delivery

Education

PhD in English/Composition

ABD considered

Job description

Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition
Montana State University - Billings in Billings, MT

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: English and Literature

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition or a closely related field to begin fall 2027. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in English composition with the possibility of teaching other writing and literature courses during the academic year. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate's specialty area exist. The successful candidate will also hold the position of Writing Program Coordinator, which includes conducting peer reviews of part-time composition instructors, providing pedagogical support for composition faculty, meeting with writing instructors, developing methods for composition placement, assessing the effectiveness of the composition program (including the placement of students and the usefulness of the enhanced composition courses), and overseeing and developing a comprehensive plan across the university for the composition program. Other expected duties include advising students; service to the department, college, and/or university committees; contributions to the department's ongoing assessment and curricular needs; and an active research, presentation, and publication agenda. A secondary expertise in Creative Writing is preferred. The teaching load for Assistant Professor at MSUB is 21 credits for the academic year with reassigned time for the position of Writing Program Coordinator. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in English, Composition, or closely related field (ABD considered)
• Appropriate background in the needed area(s) of specialization
• Ability and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Experience teaching professional and/or technical writing
• Experience with and commitment to working with diverse student populations
• Ability and willingness to develop and teach sections/courses using onsite, online, hybrid, and/or Hyflex delivery methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with teaching second-year composition and grant writing
• Experience working with first generation students
• Experience teaching creative writing

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER. Qualified women, persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran status are encouraged to apply. Contact Human Resources Office, MSU-Billings, for more information regarding preference or accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY).