Assistant Professor of English

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Assistant Professor of English Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU South Bend English Location South Bend Position Summary

The English Department at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Composition and First Year Writing in the department's expository writing program, to begin August 1, 2027. Applicants should have enthusiasm for teaching first-year students and First-Year Writing in a First Year Writing General Education program integrated within a collegial and lively English Department. The full-time load (100% FTE) is 12 credit hours (typically four courses) each fall and spring semester, with one course reassigned time for scholarly and creative activities following university & campus policies. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality instruction, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in service activities.

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Basic Qualifications

Required Basic Qualifications:

• PhD in Composition or First Year Writing; ABD candidates nearing completion of degree will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Investment in a research agenda in the field.
• Active engagement in service activities.
• Commitment to supporting students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.

Preferred Basic Qualifications:

• Experience or expertise in writing program leadership.
• Experience in curriculum development and program development.
• Strategies for student retention.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity in the field.
• Additional qualifications in Professional Writing or English as a Second Language a plus.

Department Contact for Questions

Elaine Roth

elaroth@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions

Interested candidates should send transcripts, curriculum vitae, and letter of application addressing research interests and teaching experience and philosophy.

For Best Consideration Date 11/02/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101612-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other
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