Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Information

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Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition

Brief Position Overview

The Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition or a closely related field to begin fall 2027. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in English composition with the possibility of teaching other writing and literature courses during the academic year. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate’s specialty area exist.

The successful candidate will also hold the position of Writing Program Coordinator, which includes conducting peer reviews of part‑time composition instructors, providing pedagogical support for composition faculty, meeting with writing instructors, developing methods for composition placement, assessing the effectiveness of the composition program (including the placement of students and the usefulness of the enhanced composition courses), and overseeing and developing a comprehensive plan across the university for the composition program.

Other expected duties include advising students; service to the department, college, and/or university committees; contributions to the department’s ongoing assessment and curricular needs; and an active research, presentation, and publication agenda. A secondary expertise in Creative Writing is preferred. The teaching load for Assistant Professor at MSUB is 21 credits for the academic year with reassigned time for the position of Writing Program Coordinator.

Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Department

Department Eng Phil & Mod Languages

Division

Division College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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FLSA

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Billings Faculty Association

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation

Compensation Annual

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU !
The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Sick Leave – Earned per Contract Rate
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
  • Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
  • Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment that…