Teaching Assistant Professor (Fall 2026)

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University invites applications for a visiting Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of English for the Fall 2026 semester. The position is for one semester with potential renewal in spring depending on enrollment and performance; responsibilities include teaching eight courses per year.

The role emphasizes Foundations in Rhetoric and upper-division courses in the instructor’s area, and requires a doctorate and five years of higher education teaching with a strong commitment

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree.
• Five years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Strong commitment to first-year writing.
• Knowledge of effective and inclusive teaching techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to fostering the diversity of the campus, curriculum, and/or discipline.
• Willingness to collaborate and engage with other departmental and university faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight courses per year (four classes per semester), including sections of the Foundations in Rhetoric course and upper-division courses in the instructor’s area of specialization.

Skills

Commitment to first-year writing

Inclusive teaching techniques

Collaboration with faculty

Diversity and equity advocacy

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Professor (Fall 2026 semester)

Posting Number: 201104790 | Employment Status: Full Time | Job Family: Faculty

Department of English at Marquette University invites applications for a visiting position in first-year writing at the Teaching Assistant Professor rank for the Fall 2026 semester. This position is intended for one semester but may be renewable in spring depending on successful performance and enrollment needs.

Desired specializations include workplace writing and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight courses a year (four classes per semester), including sections of the innovative Foundations in Rhetoric course and upper‑division courses in the instructor’s area of specialization.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree.
• Five years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Strong commitment to first‑year writing.
• Knowledge of effective and inclusive teaching techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to fostering the diversity of the campus, curriculum, and/or discipline.
• Willingness to collaborate and engage with other departmental and university faculty.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Marquette University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable protected classification.

Application Instructions

Posting Date: 06/22/2026

Closing Date: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7262798

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.