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Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Literature, Writing, and Film

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English beginning in August 2026 with expertise in medieval and/or early modern British literature. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching, research, and service.

Job Details:

The successful candidate will be able to teach first-year composition courses such as Introduction to College Writing and Reading (English 101) and Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research (English 102), as well as survey courses in early British literature and upper-division literature courses within the candidate’s primary field of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. Participation in various service activities within the department and broader university community is also expected.

Responsibilities:

Full-Time teaching responsibilities include a 4/4 load, which in any given semester is expected to consist of at least two sections of first-year writing and as many as two sections of courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Research expectations include peer-reviewed publications and other creative activity relevant to the discipline. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

The UW-Whitewater Department of Literature, Writing, and Film is one of fifteen departments in the College of Letters and Sciences. The college offers more than sixty majors, minors, and nine pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls.

The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film offers majors in English - Creative Writing, English - Literature, English Literature and Language Arts Education, Film Studies, and Professional Writing and Publishing. More information about the department, programs, faculty, and students can be found at https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/literature-writing-film.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Department of Literature, Writing, and Film.

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. There may be additional opportunities to teach and earn a salary during the summer months.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English Literature or its equivalent is required. ABD candidates may apply but must complete their degree by August 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and teaching experience in first-year composition as well as medieval and/or early modern literature, including Shakespeare.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in and a commitment to teaching, with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and first-generation students.
• The candidate will also demonstrate clear evidence of scholarly potential as well as a commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as an active member of the university community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. If you are uploading more than 5 documents to an application please combine files and label accordingly:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• One-page statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Sample publication or brief scholarly writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages)
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Mark Zunac

Search Committee Chair

Associate Professor, Department of Literature, Writing, and Film

zunacm@uww.edu

262-472-1056

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 15th, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

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.

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