Tenure-Track English Faculty: First-Year Writing

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English at the North Las Vegas campus. The role emphasizes teaching First-Year Composition to first‑year students, with opportunities to teach online or at the Henderson campus, and to support the First-Year Experience program as needed.

The role includes teaching 24 credits per academic year, serving on committees, pursuing scholarly activity, and collaborating to promote writing across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies, Literacy Education, English or related field; ABD okay with completion by July 31, 2027.
• Proven excellence in teaching, especially first-year or lower-division courses.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester.
• Teach core Nevada State University courses in First Year Composition and First Year Experience in a face-to-face format at our North Las Vegas campus.
• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote writing within and across the curriculum.

Education

Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies, Literacy Education, English or related field

Job description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English at the North Las Vegas campus. The role emphasizes teaching First-Year Composition to first‑year students, with opportunities to teach online or at the Henderson campus, and to support the First-Year Experience program as needed.

The role includes teaching 24 credits per academic year, serving on committees, pursuing scholarly activity, and collaborating to promote writing across the curriculum.