Assistant Professor of English - WVU Tech (Beckley)

The School of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English. We are seeking an outstanding candidate to complement the faculty in our multidisciplinary School on our campus in Beckley, WV.

Responsibilities include teaching twelve undergraduate hours per semester, including first year composition and advanced writing courses. The successful candidate will actively contribute to scholarly pursuits, departmental initiatives, and the intellectual and cultural life of the university and will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population. Additional responsibilities include committee assignments, participation in professional development, attending regularly scheduled faculty and department meetings, and other duties associated with a tenure-track faculty position.

A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in English with a specialization in rhetoric and composition conferred by August 2026 is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Candidates must also exhibit evidence of effective teaching experience at the college level along with evidence of scholarly promise.

Application Materials

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample syllabus
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references
• One-page teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how research interests inform teaching
• Unofficial graduate transcripts

Additional materials may be requested, and references may be contacted as the search progresses.

Date of Appointment: August 2026

Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 2026 and continue until filled.

About the University: WVU Tech is a regional division of the West Virginia University system with a campus located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment, and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near several state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities.

More information about the School of Arts and Sciences can be found at: https://www.wvutech.edu/academics/sas.

Apply online at: https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities/internal-and-external-faculty-portal

For more information or to ask a question, contact Dr. Rachel Bragg at Rachel.Bragg@mail.wvu.edu