Assistant Professor of Writing Studies (Tenure Track) Job at University of Wisco

Assistant Professor of Writing Studies (Tenure Track)

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Writing Studies (Tenure Track)

Classification Title:

Proposed Salary to be Offered:

Appointment Percentage (Budget): 100%

Position Summary:

The English Department at The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Writing and Rhetoric with a concentration in Writing Studies, beginning August 2025. The position is a full-time, academic-year appointment in a department with a growing Writing and Rhetoric emphasis program. Our new colleague will teach upper-level courses in writing and rhetoric, genre studies, and writing pedagogy, as well as first-year writing.
Strong candidates will demonstrate expertise in writing studies; evidence of teaching effectiveness; strong collaboration and written communication skills; and potential for professional flexibility in teaching and curriculum development. A preferred secondary specialty for applicants is research, teaching experience, and/or professional development in emerging writing technologies. Online teaching experience is also preferred.
We seek a colleague who will be a dedicated teacher, engaged colleague, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with varied backgrounds and career goals. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a high-ranking comprehensive university specializing in teaching (teaching load is 4/4). Candidates must have a PhD in Writing & Rhetoric or a related field. ABD candidates will also be considered, with an understanding that their degree will be conferred by the end of the first academic year.

Position Type:

Position Type: Faculty/Instructional

Pay Basis:

Pay Basis: Annual

FLSA:

FLSA: Exempt

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship (H1B or PERM)?

Yes

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Writing & Rhetoric or a comparable field completed by the end of the first academic year.
• Ability to teach first-year writing and upper-level classes in writing studies and rhetoric.
• Evidence of undergraduate teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of/potential for scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach an undergraduate course in writing pedagogy.
• Scholarly interest in emerging writing technologies.
• Commitment to student recruitment and retention.
• Online teaching experience.
• Potential for professional flexibility and curriculum development.
• Commitment to professional service.
• Commitment to mentoring and advising undergraduate students.
• Evidence of effective collaboration and written communication.

Reasonable Accommodations:
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.

Working conditions and environment:

Classroom or office setting.

Information about your Benefits:
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

AA/EO Statement:
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE:
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse fulfills this by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

Position Contact Name: Chris McCracken

Position Contact Email:

Required Documents:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Reference Contact Information

Application deadlines:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required, including letter of application, c.v., and graduate unofficial transcript(s) uploaded through the electronic portal. Applicants under further consideration will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. For additional information about this faculty position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/. First review of applications will begin November 18th. Applicants are encouraged to apply by that date in order to ensure full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted via phone or video conference.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials:
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law.

CBC & Reference Check Policy:
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.