Assistant Teaching Professor Writing Studies
Assistant Teaching Professor Writing Studies
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Job Description
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
- The contact information work experience and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
- Review information and doublecheck all fields containing information that the system parsed the software is intelligent but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
- In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten 10 years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assistant Teaching Professor is a fulltime 10month nontenuretrack position. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the FirstYear Writing Program with opportunities to teach in the Public and Professional Writing major/minor as appropriate. Teaching load is 4/4. Additionally teaching faculty have a service requirement to be fulfilled within the department college and/or university. Writing Studies faculty are a diverse group of writers educators professionals and artists who are committed to the teaching of writing and critical thinking to the students of Montclair State University. The Writing Studies Department fosters the diversity of students interests across disciplines as well as the interdisciplinary nature of the field itself.
The University is committed to the success of teaching faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support longterm success and flourishing at the University.
Position is a twoyear tenmonthnontenure trackappointment with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.
THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is the Universitys largest academic unit with over 5000 undergraduate masters and doctoral students. CHSS awards BA MA and PhD degrees through its 16 departments and 9 programs with over 30 majors and 50 minors. Offering traditional and interdisciplinary learning the College is home to outstanding researchers across all disciplines while its faculty are also superb classroom instructors. The College proudly embraces the Universitys diversity and its dual mission of promoting both research excellence and social mobility through transformative accessible education.
Qualifications:
MA MFA PhD in Writing required (including technical communication; rhetorical studies; professional writing; or various genres of creative writing) or related fields; terminal degree (MFA; PhD) strongly preferred. Candidates with MA must have completed significant graduate coursework and/or professional development in writing pedagogy.
Record of success teaching firstyear writing in a diverse environment; minimum three years experience.
SALARY RANGE Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE August 29 2025
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Cover letter curriculum vitae a teaching statement and a sample syllabus which can be uploaded during the application process.
- Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.
APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
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Writing StudiesPosition Type
Teaching FacultyContact Information:
For questions or concerns please contact Human Resources Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2 or email talent@.
Inclusion Statement
Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged committed to democracy and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
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IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details please visit:
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