Tenure-Track: First-Year Writing & Composition Professor

Indiana University South Bend; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Composition and First Year Writing in the department’s expository writing program. Begin August 1, 2027.

The 100% FTE load is 12 credit hours (four courses) per fall and spring, with time for scholarly activities. Qualified candidates will have a PhD in Composition or First Year Writing, proven teaching excellence, and a commitment to developing a research agenda and engaging in service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Composition or First Year Writing completed or near completion (ABD).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching First Year Writing.
• Active research agenda in the field of composition/first-year writing.
• Engagement in service activities to the department and university.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 100% FTE load of 12 credit hours per fall and spring semester (typically four courses).
• Contribute to the First Year Writing General Education program.
• Maintain an active research agenda and scholarly activities.
• Engage in department service and program development.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research agenda

Service participation

Student diversity commitment

Education

PhD in Composition or First Year Writing

Job description

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Composition and First Year Writing in the department’s expository writing program. Begin August 1, 2027.

The 100% FTE load is 12 credit hours (four courses) per fall and spring, with time for scholarly activities. Qualified candidates will have a PhD in Composition or First Year Writing, proven teaching excellence, and a commitment to developing a research agenda and engaging in service.