Assistant Professor or Teaching Assistant Professor, Professional Writing/Publication Specialist

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The Professional Writing/Publication Specialist will be hired at the rank of either an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) if the applicant has a completed Ph.D. or Teaching Assistant Professor (non-Tenure Track) if the applicant has a completed Master’s degree. ABDs will be considered for the Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) rank. Questions regarding ABDs should be addressed with the Position Contact during the recruitment process.

The teaching load is twelve (12) credits per semester, which equates to four (4) courses per semester. Courses to be assigned from Professional Writing and Composition depending on need; including Grant and Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Outdoor Writing, and/or Writing for Digital Media, depending on experience. Course assignment distribution will typically be six (6) credits in composition and six (6) credits in the incumbent’s area of specialization each semester.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

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Department:

The English Department is one of the largest academic units at UW-Stevens Point. Some 17 faculty offer a full range of classes from first-year composition and humanities general education courses to upper-division literature, writing, and teacher education classes fulfilling the requirements of our major, minors, and certificates. Our commitment to teaching is of primary importance, but department members also manage to engage productively in a variety of scholarly and creative projects. The department also houses the Cornerstone Press, one of the only undergraduate student-staffed publishing houses in the United States.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Master's degree with appropriate specialization and professional experience in publishing or publication management to be considered for Teaching Assistant Professor (non-Tenure Track).
• Completed Ph.D. in appropriate specialization is required to be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track). ABD will be considered with a deadline to have the degree completed by December 31, 2026.
• Active publication record in area of expertise
• A record of outstanding teaching, including in composition, as well as a demonstrated strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and awareness of the importance of diversity in education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with publication management and production
• Teaching experience and/or publication in professional writing, including Grant and Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Outdoor Writing, and/or Writing for Digital Media
• Coursework and/or teaching interest in digital storytelling

Education:

Completed Master's degree with appropriate specialization and professional experience in publishing or publication management to be considered for Teaching Assistant Professor (non-Tenure Track).

Completed Ph.D. in appropriate specialization is required to be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track). ABD will be considered with a deadline to have the degree completed by December 31, 2026.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 03/08/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name: Dr. Rebecca Stephens, Professor and English Department Chair

Email: Rebecca.Stephens@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-3208

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, etc.) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.