Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor Technical and Professional Writing
Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor Technical and Professional Writing
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applicants for a oneyear nontenure 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 oneyear position (AY 202526.
About the English Department
All fulltime members of the English Department teach six courses per year twothirds of which are nonmajor 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. More information about the College of Arts & Sciences the Department of English and our English BA program can be found at the University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic missiondriven urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan areas and MinneapolisSt. Paul international airport we are Minnesotas largest private university with eight schools and colleges 150 undergraduate majors/minors and 55 graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristic.
This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Salary & Benefits
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program which includes:
- Medical dental and vision insurance options
- Employerpaid disability life and AD&D benefits
- All eligible fulltime faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Salary range: $65000 $73000
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
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 nonmajors
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at After creating and submitting an applicant profile you will be taken to the jobspecific application.
Please upload the following materials to your profile:
- A cover letter that describes your qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Three pieces of evidence of teaching effectiveness: e.g. course evaluations teaching materials and/or syllabi.
- A statement that discusses the candidates philosophy of teaching and commitment to the universitys mission and convictions. Information on the St. Thomas mission and convictions can be found here.
- A writing sample of roughly 20 pages doublespaced.
- 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 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 cochairs Dr. Erika Scheuer and Dr. Olga Hererra if you have any questions.
Established in 1885 the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area ofMinneapolisSt. Paul and is Minnesotas largest private university. Its 10000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts professional and graduate programs.
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