Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching Assistant Professor (Fall 2026 semester)

The Department of English at Marquette University invites applications for a visiting position in first-year writing at the Teaching Assistant Professor rank for the Fall 2026 semester. The position is intended for one semester but may be renewable in spring depending on successful performance and enrollment needs. Desired specializations include workplace writing and technical writing.

The successful candidate will teach eight courses a year (four classes a semester), including sections of our innovative Foundations in Rhetoric course and upper-division courses in the instructor’s area of specialization.

Earned doctorate or a terminal degree. Five years of teaching experience or other suitable professional experience.

• Strong commitment to teaching first-year writing.
• Knowledge of effective and inclusive teaching techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to contribute to fostering the diversity of the campus, curriculum, and/or discipline.
• Willingness to collaborate and engage with other departmental and university faculty.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References

• Teaching Philosophy
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It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.