Assistant Professor of English, Writing & Composition — Program Lead

Montana State University Billings; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University-Billings invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition or a closely related field to begin fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate English composition and may teach other writing and literature courses; duties include serving as Writing Program Coordinator and contributing to program assessment.

A secondary expertise in Creative Writing is preferred; teaching load is 21 credits for the academic year with

Qualifications

• PhD in English, Composition, or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in English composition and related writing/literature courses.
• Possibly teach other courses in the candidate’s specialty area during the year.
• Hold the position of Writing Program Coordinator, including peer reviews of part-time instructors and pedagogical support.
• Meet with writing instructors and develop placement methods.
• Assess the composition program and oversee a university-wide plan for it.
• Advise students and participate in department, college, and university service; maintain an active research agenda.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Diversity and inclusion

Hybrid/Hyflex delivery

Technical writing

Education

PhD in English, Composition, or closely related field (ABD considered)

Job description

Montana State University-Billings invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition or a closely related field to begin fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate English composition and may teach other writing and literature courses; duties include serving as Writing Program Coordinator and contributing to program assessment.

A secondary expertise in Creative Writing is preferred; teaching load is 21 credits for the academic year with