Three Assistant Professor of English Positions – Jacksonville State University

Faculty Opportunities: Three Assistant Professor of English Positions – Jacksonville State University

• Institution: Jacksonville State University (Jax State)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English

• College: College of Arts & Humanities

• No. of Positions: 3

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Location: Jacksonville Main Campus, Alabama, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and university needs; exact salary not specified

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Application Deadline: November 3, 2026 for all three positions JSU Careers

1. Assistant Professor of English – 20th-Century American Literature

Specialization

20th-Century and Contemporary American Literature

The successful candidate will teach American literature from the beginning of the twentieth century through the contemporary period while maintaining an active scholarly or creative research agenda. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses in 20th-Century and Contemporary American Literature.

• Teach Composition as required.

• Conduct scholarly and/or creative research sufficient for tenure and advancement.

• Contribute to departmental and university service.

• Participate in the academic development of English programs.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English with a specialization in 20th-Century American Literature by the appointment date.

• Ability to teach Composition.

• Evidence of excellent teaching.

• Evidence of scholarly potential.

Preferred Areas

Preference may be given to candidates with additional expertise in:

• Native American Literature

• Asian American Literature

• Latinx Literature

• Other minority literatures

Application Link

https://careers.jsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-english-20th-century-american-literature-jacksonville-al-main-campus-alabama-united-states

2. Assistant Professor of English – Rhetoric and Composition Studies

Specialization

Rhetoric and Composition Studies, Composition Theory, and Writing Pedagogy

The successful candidate will teach courses ranging from introductory through graduate-level Rhetoric and Composition, along with first-year writing, speech, and literature. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and graduate-level Rhetoric and Composition courses.

• Teach First-Year Writing.

• Teach Speech and Literature courses as needed.

• Conduct scholarly research sufficient for tenure and advancement.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition by the appointment date.

• Ability to teach Composition.

• Evidence of excellent teaching.

• Strong scholarly potential.

Preferred Areas

Additional experience or expertise may be preferred in:

• Cultural Rhetorics

• Feminist Rhetorics

• Technical Communication

• Professional Communication

Application Link

https://careers.jsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-english-rhetoric-composition-studies-jacksonville-al-main-campus-alabama-united-states

3. Assistant Professor of English – Professional Writing

Specialization

Professional Writing

The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate Professional Writing program and the university’s new Doctor of Arts in English program, while also teaching Composition, Speech, and other courses as required. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Professional Writing courses.

• Contribute to undergraduate Professional Writing programs.

• Teach courses in the new Doctor of Arts in English program.

• Teach Speech and Composition as needed.

• Maintain a scholarly research agenda sufficient for tenure and advancement.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

Priority Areas of Expertise

The department is particularly interested in candidates working in:

• Digital Writing

• User Experience / User Interface

• Writing for Social Media

• Podcasting

• Technical Writing

• Business Writing

• Writing for Artificial Intelligence

Additional expertise in Game Studies or Digital Humanities may be preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Professional Writing by the appointment date.

• Ability to teach Composition.

• Evidence of excellent teaching.

• Evidence of scholarly potential.

Application Link

https://careers.jsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-english-professional-writing-jacksonville-al-main-campus-alabama-united-states

Common Application Checklist

Applicants for the respective positions should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Teaching Philosophy

4. Unofficial Transcripts

Candidates advancing to the first round of interviews will be required to provide three letters of recommendation.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline – 20th-Century American Literature: November 3, 2026

• Application Deadline – Rhetoric & Composition Studies: November 3, 2026

• Application Deadline – Professional Writing: November 3, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027 JSU Careers

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