Assistant Teaching Professor, First-Year Writing

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

1d•$68,910 - $75,986

About The Position

The Department of Writing Studies at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, teaching-track Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 27, 2027. The appointment is for two years and ten months, is non-tenure track, and is eligible for reappointment under established NTTP procedures. The teaching load is 4/4. Primary teaching responsibilities are in an evolving WAC/WID first-year writing program, which includes interdisciplinary partnerships with the sciences, business, and the arts, and in Public and Professional Writing major, minor, or certificate programs, as appropriate. The position seeks expertise in First-Year Writing and one or more of Technical and Professional Communication, Multilingualism, or Community-Engaged Writing Pedagogies. Teaching Faculty contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching and service. Responsibilities include centering student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Faculty teach classes, mentor and advise students, and develop and update courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities. The standard annual teaching load for 10-month teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours per semester. Course release may be available for additional responsibilities, such as program administration. Faculty also perform service to the department, college or school, and university, including participation in shared governance, support for academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. These service activities are separate from assignments for which faculty receive course release. The Department of Writing Studies has undergraduate major and minor programs in Public and Professional Writing, a certificate in science writing and design, and a general education writing program serving nearly 4,000 students per semester. Its courses address technical, digital, visual, medical and health, social justice, community-based rhetoric, and professional writing. The University offers teaching faculty opportunities for promotion and professional development.

Requirements

MA, MFA, or PhD in Writing or English, with emphasis on composition and rhetorical studies, technical communication, professional writing, or a related field.
Candidates with an MA must have completed significant graduate coursework and/or professional development in writing pedagogy.
A record of success teaching first-year writing in a diverse environment, with a minimum of three years' experience.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching students across a range of backgrounds and experience.
A record demonstrating interest and commitment to service.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) is strongly preferred.
Expertise in one or more of Technical and Professional Communication, Multilingualism, or Community-Engaged Writing Pedagogies.

Responsibilities

Teach in the evolving WAC/WID first-year writing program, including interdisciplinary partnerships with the sciences, business, and the arts.
Teach in Public and Professional Writing major, minor, or certificate programs, as appropriate.
Center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments.
Provide classroom instruction, student mentoring, and advising.
Develop and update courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.
Perform service to the department, college or school, and university, including shared governance, supporting academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University.