Teaching Assistant Professor (one-year)

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University in Milwaukee is seeking applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of English for the 2026-27 academic year. This one-year position involves teaching eight courses, including a focus on first-year writing and upper-level English courses.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate, five years of teaching experience, and a strong commitment to inclusive teaching techniques. Opportunities for collaborative faculty interactions exist.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Strong commitment to teaching and diversity.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight courses a year, four per semester.
• Teach Foundations in Rhetoric and upper-division courses.
• Collaborate with departmental and university faculty.

Skills

Teaching first-year writing

Workplace writing

Technical writing

Inclusive teaching techniques

Collaborating with faculty

Education

Earned doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant Professor (one-year) posting. Department of English at Marquette University invites applications for a visiting position in first-year writing and upper-level English at the Teaching Assistant Professor rank for the 2026-27 academic year. The position is intended for one year but may be renewable depending on successful performance and funding.

Desired specializations include workplace writing and technical writing.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

About the Department and Application

Posting Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: To apply, visit the following link: http://apptrkr.com/7262792

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Application Instructions

Online: http://apptrkr.com/7262792