Hi, everyone.
On behalf of the English Department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, I’m excited to share this job posting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in our Writing and Rhetoric Emphasis. Please circulate this posting widely and direct any questions to the search and screen committee chair (Chris McCracken).
Many thanks!
Chris
Chris McCracken
Assistant Professor, English
cmccracken | Wimberly Hall 425Y
Student Hours: M 1:00-2:00; T & Th 2:00-4:00
The English Department at The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Writing and Rhetoric with a concentration in Writing Studies, beginning August 2025. The position is a full-time, academic-year appointment in a department with a growing Writing and Rhetoric emphasis program. Our new colleague will teach upper-level courses in writing and rhetoric, genre studies, and writing pedagogy, as well as first-year writing.
Strong candidates will demonstrate: expertise in writing studies; evidence of teaching effectiveness; strong collaboration and written communication skills; and potential for professional flexibility in teaching and curriculum development. A preferred secondary specialty for applicants is research, teaching experience, and/or professional development in emerging writing technologies. Online teaching experience is also preferred.
We seek a colleague who will be a dedicated teacher, engaged colleague, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with varied backgrounds and career goals. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a high-ranking comprehensive university specializing in teaching (teaching load is 4/4). Candidates must have a PhD in Writing & Rhetoric or a related field. ABD candidates will also be considered, with an understanding that their degree will be conferred by the end of the first academic year.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Writing & Rhetoric or a comparable field completed by the end of the first academic year.
- Ability to teach first-year writing and upper-level classes in writing studies and rhetoric
- Evidence of undergraduate teaching effectiveness
- Evidence of/potential for scholarship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to teach an undergraduate course in writing pedagogy
- Scholarly interest in emerging writing technologies
- Commitment to student recruitment and retention
- Online teaching experience
- Potential for professional flexibility and curriculum development
- Commitment to professional service
- Commitment to mentoring and advising undergraduate students
- Evidence of effective collaboration and written communication
Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by November 18th. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required, including letter of application, c.v., and graduate unofficial transcript(s) uploaded through the electronic portal. Applicants under further consideration will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. For additional information about this faculty position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/. First review of applications will begin November 18th. Applicants are encouraged to apply by that date in order to ensure full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted via phone or video conference.