Tenure Track Assistant Professor of English Writing and Composition

Montana State University Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University Billings invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition or related field to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will primarily teach undergraduate English composition and may teach other writing and literature courses.

The role includes serving as Writing Program Coordinator and developing placement methods and program assessment. Secondary expertise in Creative Writing is preferred.

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 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 English composition courses and possibly other writing and literature courses
• Serve as Writing Program Coordinator: peer reviews of part-time instructors, pedagogical support, meetings with instructors, placement methods, program assessment, and planning for composition across the university
• Advise students and participate in department, college, and university service; contribute to assessment and curricular needs; maintain an active research/presentation/publication agenda

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Writing program coordination

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Creative writing (secondary)

Education

PhD in English, Composition, or related field

Job description

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.

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