Creative & Professional Writing Assistant Professor - Composition

Western Connecticut State University Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences Creative & Professional Writing Assistant Professor - Composition Tenure Track Academic Year 2026 - 2027 Western Connecticut State University's Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Creative & Professional Writing department. This successful applicant will serve as Coordinator of Composition and Coordinator of the Writing Center. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. The Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences www.wcsu.edu/sas/ is home to 11 departments, 19 undergraduate majors, six (6) graduate degree programs, and offers a variety of ways for students to further their education. The Department of Creative and Professional Writing offers the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing with concentrations in Creative Writing, Journalism and Public Relations, and Business and Technical Writing. The Department's graduate program includes the nation's only Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing. The department also offers three undergraduate minors and a variety of writing intensive courses for credit in General Education. Faculty in the department carry twelve (12) credit hours per semester, but the Composition Coordinator receives reassigned time each semester for both Composition coordination and Writing Center coordination. Additional information on the department may be found at www.wcsu.edu/writing .

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will teach in and oversee the university's Composition program, which includes the first-year

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course, a second-tier composition course, a training course for Writing Center tutors, and teaching-in-the-schools courses. The Coordinator will serve as a leader in envisioning and revising the Composition curriculum as needed and in advising the university on General Education matters related to Composition. In the Writing Center, the Coordinator will supervise student peer tutors, provide tutoring and specialized support during peer-led tutoring sessions, manage the Writing Center space, provide development and training opportunities to Composition instructors and student tutors, supervise the embedded tutor program, and take responsibility for healthy operation of the Composition Program and the Writing Center. Professors are expected to maintain an active research program, serve on committees, and advise students.

Qualifications :

Completed terminal degree (Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or Writing, or an MFA in Writing preferred) at the time of application, evidence of scholarship in Rhetoric and Composition or experience leading a composition program, and experience working in or leading a Writing Center or similar services to provide student learning support in writing required. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in teaching college composition, experience in administration and assessment, experience providing experiential learning (including but not limited to training student tutors), and a background in faculty development. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience. WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups. The successful candidate is expected to value and encourage all forms of diversity, including neurodiversity.

Salary & Benefits:

The hiring salary range is $73,912 - $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience.

Please note:

WCSU is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Faculty also have access to generous travel and/or research funds. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/ .

Application Process:

Interested applicants must submit a letter of application that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position, areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, and research interests; a current curriculum vita; a writing sample; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Additional materials may be requested by the search committee upon review of materials. Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu referencing Creative & Professional Writing - Assistant Professor in the subject line. To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/RcwmaclGT6/Creative-Professional-Writing-Assistant-Professor-Composition All materials should be submitted as PDF files and be submitted no later than Monday June 15, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer