Assistant Professor of English
About The Position
The English Department at 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, to begin August 1, 2027. Applicants should have enthusiasm for teaching first-year students and First-Year Writing in a First Year Writing General Education program integrated within a collegial and lively English Department. The full-time load (100% FTE ) is 12 credit hours (typically four courses) each fall and spring semester, with one course reassigned time for scholarly and creative activities following university & campus policies. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality instruction, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in service activities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in English or a related field.
- Experience teaching first-year composition and writing courses.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction.
- Active research agenda.
- Willingness to engage in service activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a collegial and lively English Department.
Responsibilities
- Teach first-year students and First-Year Writing in a First Year Writing General Education program.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality instruction.
- Maintain an active research agenda.
- Engage in service activities.
Benefits
- Tenure-track position.
- One course reassigned time for scholarly and creative activities.
- University & campus policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
