Assistant Professor of English Writing

University of Pittsburgh • Johnstown, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown seeks a diligent, collegial writer/teacher for an assistant professor position in its Department of English Writing. This position will be on a three-year, renewable contract, commencing in late August 2026. The hire’s specialization must be in a field of professional writing (e.g., technical writing, professional communication, report and grant writing, etc.). Professional experience in the field (e.g., having worked as a tech writer) is a huge plus for those applying. A PhD in Professional Writing, broadly defined, is required, as this new hire will teach such courses as Technical Writing; Intro to Professional Writing (i.e., writing in or about one’s future profession); Business Writing; and Grammar, Usage, & Style. An ABD in Professional Writing, with a firm date set for the dissertation defense, is also acceptable. Expertise in digital communication is expected, including the use and abuse of A.I. The hire may also teach Composition, and if the hire has some background in creative writing, they may also be called on to teach occasionally in this area. Many of the courses mentioned here serve STEM and Business majors, who comprise the majority of students on this campus. The hire will be expected to publish regularly in refereed journals in their field. They will also serve on departmental and university committees. The teaching load is four courses per semester, including two sections of Technical Writing and two other courses.
Pitt-Johnstown is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate campus of the University of Pittsburgh System, located 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh on a beautiful 650-acre wooded site in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. The college community includes roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 150 full-time faculty distributed across seven academic divisions: Business & Enterprise, Education, Engineering & Computer Science, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Social Sciences. Each division offers four-year baccalaureate programs.

Requirements

• PhD in Professional Writing, broadly defined, is required
• ABD in Professional Writing, with a firm date set for the dissertation defense, is also acceptable.
• Expertise in digital communication is expected, including the use and abuse of A.I.
• College teaching in relevant course areas
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Strong potential for a sustained record of publication

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in the field (e.g., having worked as a tech writer)
• Background in creative writing

Responsibilities

• Teach such courses as Technical Writing; Intro to Professional Writing (i.e., writing in or about one’s future profession); Business Writing; and Grammar, Usage, & Style.
• Publish regularly in refereed journals in their field.
• Serve on departmental and university committees.
• Teaching load is four courses per semester, including two sections of Technical Writing and two other courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees