Assistant Professor of English, Technical and Professional Writing

Position Title

Assistant Professor of English, Technical and Professional Writing

English Department/School of Liberal Arts

$75,000 - $80,000

The English Department at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position in Technical and Professional Writing beginning Fall 2027. A willingness to work with undergraduate majors, minors, and non-majors from across campus is central to this position. We encourage applications from candidates with one or more of these specializations:
Health/Medical Rhetorics, Disability Rhetorics, Cultural Rhetorics, Social Justice, and/or Writing in the Professions. We are seeking a broadly trained candidate who can teach introductory writing courses such as Writing for College and Intro to Professional Writing, as well as advanced undergraduate courses in their areas of specialization. This position requires the ability and willingness to teach classes across the discipline, mentor student projects and organizations, and collaborate with campus partners while supporting and expanding the Professional Writing minor and offerings.

Candidates must have a PhD in Rhetoric & Composition, English, or a related field in hand before the start date of the appointment. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level is required.

The teaching load will be 3-4, but faculty who achieve and maintain an outstanding record of scholarship may be eligible for a 3-3 teaching load. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, faculty participate regularly in service activities for our students, Marist University, and the community.

PhD in hand.

CV, Cover Letter which addresses the applicant’s teaching philosophy and approach to working with undergraduates, and Contact Information of three Professional References.

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
    7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
  • Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

The English Department includes 18 faculty members and offers a BA in English with Concentrations in Writing, Literature, and Theatre and Minors in Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, and Theatre. The department contributes substantially to our First Year Seminar program, as well as our interdisciplinary programs including Africana Studies, American Studies, Global Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Asian Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

The English Department is housed in the School of Liberal Arts, which includes departments in Political Science, History, World Languages & Cultures, and Philosophy & Religious Studies.

The English Department and the School of Liberal Arts are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

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