Dear Colleagues,
The English Department at Utah State University Tooele is now accepting applications for a teaching-intensive, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Writing Studies, to begin August 2026. This fully-benefitted position carries a 3-3 undergraduate teaching load, primarily in writing studies; the position also carries a secondary research load.
To encourage a wide range of applicants, the initial application requires only a CV, cover letter, and names and email addresses of three references. For guaranteed consideration, applications should be submitted by Feb. 17th. The full job description, as well as information about our department and university, can be found at https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9832/assistant-professor-of-english-in-writing-studies/job.
Although first-year composition is experiencing some changes here at USU, the English Department has reframed this time as an opportunity to create a new Writing Studies Curricular Area, an AI & Writing Certificate, and an interdisciplinary Professional Writing and Communication Certificate. We are also developing interdisciplinary partnerships. For example, a successful candidate might be able to partner with Social Work or Criminal Justice programs in Tooele; have expertise in writing as therapeutic intervention that intersect with Social Work initiatives; have expertise in prison literacy that would intersect with Criminal Justice concerns; and/or have expertise in life writing and community writing that enhances community partnerships in Tooele (40 minutes from Salt Lake City). We’re thrilled to be expanding the Writing Studies program, and we invite interested and qualified candidates to apply.
The committee is chaired by Dr. Michaelann Nelson, and I am serving as a committee member. Michaelann would be happy to answer any questions about the position at michaelann.nelson.
Thanks,
Beth
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Beth Buyserie
Director of Composition
Associate Professor
Department of English
Utah State University
FL 201B