Tenure-Track English & Writing Studies — Open-Access Focus

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College’s English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting August 1, 2027. The role involves teaching first-year writing, literature, creative writing, linguistics, and possibly studio and online/hybrid courses, with emphasis on open-access education.

We seek colleagues committed to inclusive teaching, active professional development, service, and collaboration across committees.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations, including English language learners and first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, student‑centered instruction and assessment that support student learning, success, transfer, and career readiness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to engage in curriculum development, course and program assessment, and continuous improvement of departmental programs.
• Contribute to a positive academic community through collegial collaboration, shared governance, and active participation in departmental, school, and college initiatives.
• Support students by maintaining professional communication, addressing student concerns appropriately, and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment.
• Participate fully in faculty responsibilities, including annual evaluation processes, required meetings and events, and meaningful campus engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional service and institutional work that advance student success, program quality, and the mission of the department and college.
• Adhere to all college policies, professional standards, legal requirements, and regulations, including Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure policies, FERPA, and related state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Multimodal teaching

Curriculum development

Collaborative work

Inclusive teaching

Job description

Salt Lake Community College’s English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting August 1, 2027. The role involves teaching first-year writing, literature, creative writing, linguistics, and possibly studio and online/hybrid courses, with emphasis on open-access education.

We seek colleagues committed to inclusive teaching, active professional development, service, and collaboration across committees.