Assistant Professor of English, Career Track (Scholarly Sub-track)

WSU•Avery, CA

71d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The English Department at Washington State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Career track (Scholarly Sub-track) faculty position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in English Education. This position is a fixed-term, nine-month, three-year appointment with possibility of renewal. We seek applicants who will oversee and teach a range of courses in the English Education track. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2026.

Requirements

Completed Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed., or M.A. in Education, English, or closely related field prior to start of the appointment.
2 or more years of full-time junior high or high school teaching experience.
Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support access and opportunity in teaching and service in alignment with WSU's land grant mission.

Nice To Haves

Secondary specialization in and ability to teach rhetoric classes in our current offerings.
Demonstrated ability to train teachers in appropriate pedagogies for supporting students from all language backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Teach English Education courses in literature, rhetoric and composition, grammar, and pedagogy.
Oversee the English Education curriculum, ensuring that it is in alignment with state standards.
Mentor undergraduate English Education students.
Liaise with the College of Education, including serving on committees in the College of Education.
Initiate outreach to local public secondary schools.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

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