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OVERVIEW

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applicants for a one-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Writing to begin in the fall of 2025 (preferred August 1 start date). We seek candidates who can teach a wide range of professional and technical writing courses, including writing in business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, and in health contexts. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in teaching writing and critical reading courses. This is a one-year position (AY 2025-26).

About the English Department

All full-time members of the English Department teach six courses per year, two-thirds of which are non-major courses in writing and critical reading; maintain active professional engagement as reflected in a scholarly publication record; advise undergraduate students; and contribute to service to the department, university, and/or greater community. Applicants must have a proven record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and must demonstrate a commitment to an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment.

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child

Salary range: $65,000 - $73,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

QUALIFICATIONS

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A Ph.D. (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in Professional Writing or a related field, or alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered
• A strong enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students, including both majors and non-majors

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job-specific application.

Please upload the following materials to your profile:

1. A cover letter that describes your qualifications.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Three pieces of evidence of teaching effectiveness: e.g., course evaluations, teaching materials, and/or syllabi.
4. A statement that discusses the candidate’s philosophy of teaching and commitment to the university’s mission and convictions.
5. A writing sample of roughly 20 pages, double-spaced.
6. Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without permission from the candidate.

Applicants must submit items 1, 2, and 3 with their online application in the designated upload fields. They should submit items 4, 5, and 6 in the Additional Documents upload field.

Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2025, for full consideration and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search co-chairs Dr. Erika Scheuer (ecscheurer@stthomas.edu) and Dr. Olga Hererra (oherrera@stthomas.edu) if you have any questions.