Assistant Teaching Professor, Writing Studies

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Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assistant Teaching Professor is a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure-track position. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the First-Year 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 long-term success and flourishing at the University.

Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, 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 University’s largest academic unit with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, 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 University’s 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 first-year 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.

DepartmentWriting Studies

Position TypeTeaching Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2), or email .

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.

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Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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