Inside Higher Ed
Assistant Professor of English, Professional Writing
Inside Higher Ed, Jacksonville, Alabama, United States, 36265
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 a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of English with a specialty in Professional Writing, beginning August 2026. The position will teach courses in the department’s new Professional Writing programs, as well as speech, composition, and other courses as needed. Special interest is given to specialists in digital writing, user experience/interface, writing for social media, podcasting, technical or business writing, writing for AI, and experience in game studies or digital humanities.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in professional writing and related disciplines.
Conducting scholarly research sufficient for tenure and advancement.
Engaging in service to the department, university, and profession as appropriate.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Professional Writing by the appointment date.
Experience in composition pedagogy and evidence of excellent teaching potential.
Scholarly potential for tenure and advancement.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation (required for first‑round interview candidates)
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.
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497868
Work type:
Faculty 9‑Month
Location:
Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories:
Faculty
The Department of English at Jacksonville State University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of English with a specialty in Professional Writing, beginning August 2026. The position will teach courses in the department’s new Professional Writing programs, as well as speech, composition, and other courses as needed. Special interest is given to specialists in digital writing, user experience/interface, writing for social media, podcasting, technical or business writing, writing for AI, and experience in game studies or digital humanities.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in professional writing and related disciplines.
Conducting scholarly research sufficient for tenure and advancement.
Engaging in service to the department, university, and profession as appropriate.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Professional Writing by the appointment date.
Experience in composition pedagogy and evidence of excellent teaching potential.
Scholarly potential for tenure and advancement.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation (required for first‑round interview candidates)
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.
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