Dear Colleagues,
The English Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Writing Studies and Co-director of the Center for Writing to begin September 1, 2027.
Candidates specializing in writing center theory and practice are encouraged to apply, especially those with subspecialties including but not limited to writing instruction that supports neurodiverse and/or multilingual learners; inclusive pedagogy; and/or writing in the context of generative AI. Teaching responsibilities include first-year literature and writing courses in the English core curriculum; a Writing Center Theory & Practice undergraduate course for the writing center’s student consultants; a Teaching College English graduate course; and other courses in the undergraduate and MA program in English as fits the candidate’s specialties and interests.
The successful candidate will co-direct the university’s Center for Writing with an English department colleague for an initial three-year term. The co-director position has a reduced teaching load of five courses (20 credits) per academic year for co-directorship responsibilities. The co-director of the Center for Writing will assume full responsibility as Director upon receiving tenure and promotion. Full responsibility as Director of the Center for Writing may be assumed pre-tenure, pending approval of the Chair of the Department of English and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Director of the Center for Writing will have a reduced course load of four courses (16 credits) and summer duties. Learn more about the Center for Writing at the following website: https://cas.stthomas.edu/departments/areas-of-study/english/center-for-writing/index.html
We value creativity, curiosity, versatility, and a teaching and research agenda that expands our existing offerings in ways that resonate with the department’s conviction that disciplinary knowledge be wielded in the pursuit of equity, action, and hope. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda. In addition to teaching, and professional engagement, the faculty member is expected to engage with student academic advising and perform service to the department, university, and community.
Applicants should have a PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or a closely related discipline; alternatively, ABD nearing completion will also be considered. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.
Questions regarding the position should be sent to me, the search committee chair: ecscheurer@stthomas.edu. Application review begins October 19, 2026. To be guaranteed full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.
For details on the University of St. Thomas, the position, and how to apply, you may find the full job ad here: https://facultyemployment-stthomas.icims.com/jobs/9530/assistant-professor-of-writing-studies-and-co-director-of-the-center-for-writing/job
And if you are not currently a job-seeker but know colleagues who would be qualified and interested in this position, please spread the word!
All my best,
Erika Scheurer
Dr. Erika Scheurer
Director, Writing Across the Curriculum
Associate Professor of English
University of St. Thomas
Mail # 333 JRC
2115 Summit Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55105