Assistant Professor of English, Professional Writing Job at Jacksonville State U
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL, United States, 36265
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Assistant Professor of English, Professional Writing
Job no: 497868
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty
The Department of English at Jacksonville State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English with a specialty in Professional Writing, a full‑time, tenure‑track position to begin August 2026. This faculty member will teach courses in the department’s new Professional Writing programs, as well as speech, composition, and other courses as needed. Particular interest is in specialties in digital writing, user experience/user interface, writing for social media, podcasting, technical or business writing, and/or writing for AI. Preference may be given to candidates with additional experience or expertise in game studies or digital humanities.
This faculty will also conduct scholarly research sufficient for tenure and advancement and engage in appropriate service. A Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Professional Writing by the appointment date is required. Ability to teach composition and evidence of excellent teaching and scholarly potential are also required.
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation (required if advanced to first round of interviews)
Deadline for submissions: November 16, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State hosts over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. The university offers 113 academic programs and degrees, including bachelor’s, master’s, post‑baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs across a wide range of disciplines, and more than 40 online programs.