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Assistant Teaching Professor - English - 498581-2453 at BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description The Department of Writing Studies invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the area of English Teaching with a start date of August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in the English Teaching and First-Year Writing programs, directing the English Teaching program, and serving as co-director of the Boise State Writing Project. This position provides candidates with unique opportunities to work with teachers across the career span, from preservice teachers in the English Teaching major to practicing teachers in the Boise State Writing Project. Additionally, by teaching in both the First Year Writing program and English Teaching program, the candidate will continue to engage in the praxis of writing pedagogy, which will inform their instructional work with preservice teachers. This position will teach up to four classes per semester with expectations for service, including serving as Director of the English Teaching Program. Department overview : With 31 full-time faculty members and 241 majors, the Department of Writing Studies (DWS) houses two degree programs, English Teaching and Professional & Public Writing, as well as the Boise State Writing Project, Boise State Writing Center, and First Year Writing Program. DWS has built a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. Faculty in the department lead and participate in initiatives across campus and in the community. This kind of community-engaged work gives students opportunities to engage in hands-on, meaningful learning and apply their coursework to real-world experiences. Colleagues support one another in thinking through student-centered approaches and innovating in their practice. The English Teaching program prepares students for English Language Arts certification in grades 6-12. Students learn through methods courses, field-based courses, and mentorship in local classrooms. Through these experiences, students learn to create dialogic classrooms that value young people's languages, literacies, and lives. About Boise State : Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed. Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise. Minimum qualifications : PhD or EdD in English education, literacy education, curriculum and instruction with a focus on English Language Arts / literacy, or a related field Experience teaching English Language Arts in grades 6-12 in the United States Certification in teaching English Language Arts grades 6-12 (from any state within the US) Preferred qualifications : Experience teaching writing in a concurrent enrollment classroom or postsecondary setting Participation and / or leadership within a National Writing Project site Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, dialogic, inclusive, and asset-based pedagogical approaches Required application materials : Current resume or CV Cover letter Teaching philosophy statement List of three references Closing Date : Position will close for new applicants on December 2, 2024. For questions regarding this position, please contact Amber Warrington at . Salary and Benefits : Salary $60,000 (9 month contract) Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here. The position is promotable through ranks of assistant, associate, and full professor. Promotions occur through a peer review process. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to) : 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees) Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents See our full benefits page for more information Advertised : October 18, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time Applications close : December 2, 2024 11 : 55 PM Mountain Standard Time To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account