Assistant Professor in Literature and Composition (tenure track)

Position Summary:

This tenure-track Assistant Professor in English will serve as the department’s expert in Literature and Composition. The primary responsibility of this position is teaching, but continuing to develop a research agenda is expected and supported by the department and college.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Teach 21 credit hours per academic year as assigned. Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.   
• Must be able to teach Women’s Literature, Composition, and WID. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in the classroom and during office hours
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• PhD in American or British Literature with concentration in Women’s Literature or Gender and Sexuality Studies. Doctoral candidates (ABDs) must have a degree in-hand by August 2026.
• Experience teaching Composition courses
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks within strict timelines. 

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• Experience teaching Composition
• Experience teaching underrepresented populations. 

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Chair of English, Journalism and Media, and Writing Department

Work Environment:  

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic) 
  • Ability to work in a confined area (Classroom)  
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time  

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand in front of a classroom, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and write on the board.   
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 

Travel: 

• Less than 5% is expected for this position. 

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

• Exempt  
• Full Time and FTE 1.0 
• Work hours are flexible but should fit within a standard work week.   Employees must be present on campus for class, tutoring and meeting times, but have flexibility for their grading and preparation.  

Compensation

• The position will pay $55,500 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.\

Application Process

• A complete application packet includes:
  • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
  • CV
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application Deadline

Application materials received by 11:59 p.m. on February 15, 2026, will receive full consideration.

​The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check. 

About Fort Lewis College:

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