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Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition – Montana State University Billings

HIRING FOR
Assistant Professor
IN THE FIELD OF
Humanities
SALARY

As per university norms

POSTED ON
22/10/2026
LAST DATE
01/01/2027
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Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition – Montana State University Billings

  • Institution: Montana State University Billings

  • College: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

  • Department: English, Philosophy and Modern Languages

  • Position: Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition

  • Additional Role: Writing Program Coordinator

  • Announcement Number: FAC-VA-2700004P

  • Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Academic Year

  • FTE: 1.0

  • Location: Billings, Montana, United States

  • Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

  • Open Date: October 2, 2026

  • Application Deadline: January 1, 2027

  • Open Until Filled: Yes

  • Expected Start: Fall 2027

  • Teaching Load: 21 credits per academic year, with reassigned time for Writing Program Coordinator duties

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available; applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future

Overview of the Role

The Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages at Montana State University Billings invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, Writing, and Composition, or a closely related field, beginning in Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate composition and writing courses and will also serve as the Writing Program Coordinator.

Opportunities may also be available to teach literature courses and develop new courses within the candidate’s area of specialization.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will primarily teach:

  • Undergraduate English Composition

  • Writing Courses

  • Professional and/or Technical Writing

  • Other Literature or Writing courses as needed

Additional opportunities may include:

  • Second-Year Composition

  • Grant Writing

  • Creative Writing

  • Courses developed within the candidate’s specialty area

Teaching may be delivered through:

  • Onsite

  • Online

  • Hybrid

  • HyFlex formats

Summer teaching opportunities may be available but are not required.

Writing Program Coordinator Responsibilities

The successful candidate will also serve as Writing Program Coordinator, with responsibilities including:

  • Conducting peer reviews of part-time composition instructors.

  • Providing pedagogical support to composition faculty.

  • Meeting regularly with writing instructors.

  • Developing methods for composition placement.

  • Assessing the effectiveness of the composition programme.

  • Evaluating student placement practices.

  • Assessing the effectiveness of enhanced composition courses.

  • Developing and overseeing a comprehensive university-wide plan for composition instruction.

Additional Responsibilities

The position also includes:

  • Academic advising.

  • Student mentoring.

  • Departmental service.

  • College and university committee service.

  • Contributions to programme assessment.

  • Contributions to curricular development.

  • Maintaining an active research agenda.

  • Presenting scholarly work.

  • Publishing research.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should have:

  • A Ph.D. in English, Composition, or a closely related field.

ABD candidates may also be considered.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

  • Appropriate academic preparation in the required area.

  • Interest and ability in undergraduate teaching.

  • Experience teaching professional and/or technical writing.

  • Experience working with diverse student populations.

  • Commitment to inclusive and effective teaching.

  • Ability and willingness to teach using onsite, online, hybrid, and/or HyFlex formats.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

  • Experience teaching second-year composition.

  • Experience teaching grant writing.

  • Experience working with first-generation students.

  • Experience teaching Creative Writing.

  • Secondary expertise in Creative Writing.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active programme of:

  • Research

  • Conference presentations

  • Scholarly publication

The faculty member will also contribute to ongoing curricular and assessment needs within the department.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

The position is benefits eligible and may include:

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage

  • Life insurance

  • Long-term disability coverage

  • Retirement benefits

  • Employee and dependent tuition waiver

  • Sick leave

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to campus recreation and university facilities

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

  1. Curriculum Vitae

  2. Cover Letter

  3. List of at least 3 References

  4. Philosophy Statement

  5. Teaching Evaluations

  6. Research Agenda

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Therefore, employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this position.

Important Dates

  • Open Date: October 2, 2026

  • Screening: Begins 10 calendar days after the position was posted

  • Application Deadline: January 1, 2027

  • Open Until Filled: Yes

  • Expected Start: Fall 2027

Applications will be reviewed and candidates may be interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Montana State University Billings employment portal.

Announcement Number: FAC-VA-2700004P

Official Posting:
https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7821

Application Link:
https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7821/pre_apply

For employment-related enquiries:

Email: employment@msubillings.edu

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