Assistant Teaching Professor, First-Year Writing

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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

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/COLLEGE: Department of Writing
Studies/School for Interdisciplinary Studies/College of Humanities
and Social Sciences

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Writing Studies at Montclair State University
invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, teaching track,
Assistant Teaching Professor position, beginning in August 2027.
Primary teaching responsibilities will be in an evolving WAC/WID
first-year writing program that includes interdisciplinary
partnerships with the sciences, business, and the arts; and in the
Public and Professional Writing major, minor, or certificate
programs, as appropriate. The teaching load is 4/4. First-Year
Writing and one or more of the following areas: Technical and
Professional Communication; Multilingualism; or Community-Engaged
Writing Pedagogies.

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 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.

Teaching Faculty members are expected to contribute to the
University's mission through excellence in teaching and
service.

Teaching: The standard annual teaching load for 10-month
teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with
an additional 6 TCH in the summer for 12-month faculty. Additional
TCH reassigned time (course release) is available for faculty with
additional responsibilities such as administering programs.
Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success and
measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive
pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and
pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom
instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and
updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and
institutional strategic priorities.

Service: Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform
valuable service to the department, college/school, university.
This includes participating in shared governance, academic program
vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the
University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the
specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive
course release.

THE DEPARTMENT OF WRITING STUDIES

The Writing Studies Department is a growing department with an
undergraduate major and minor in Public and Professional Writing, a
certificate in science writing and design, and a large general
education writing program, serving nearly 4,000 students per
semester. The department offers a range of courses that include
emphases on technical, digital, visual, medical/health, social
justice, and community-based rhetoric and professional writing.
Writing Studies courses are taught by over 30 full-time faculty as
well as a dedicated part-time cohort with expertise areas that span
science, technical, business, and health-related professional
writing; rhetoric studies; community-engaged teaching, learning,
and advocacy; creative writing; literary study and the arts. Our
faculty are active writers, scholars, teachers, and artists who
present their work at conferences and in monographs, professional
journals, arts magazines, and other media; offer workshops on
writing and teaching; and actively participate in the life of the
university and surrounding communities.

THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair
State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s,
and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and
interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many
outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines,
all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous
and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development
of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop
in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and
share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act
ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume
leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be
responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing
of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and
students, and graduate programs that train students to apply
knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that
benefit our local and broader communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• MA, MFA, or PhD in Writing or English (with emphasis on

composition and rhetorical studies; technical communication;
professional writing; or related fields required); terminal degree
(MFA or PhD) strongly preferred. Candidates with an 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.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching students across a range of

backgrounds and experience.

• A record that demonstrates interest and commitment to

service.

STARTING DATE August 27, 2027

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.

Salary Range

$68,910.41-$75,985.55 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits,
including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition
assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not
limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s
relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity,
when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective
bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within
a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual
provisions.

Department

Writing Studies

Position Type

Teaching Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday
Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email
talent@montclair.edu .

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.

Additional information can be found on the website at

www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

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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
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