Assistant Professor of English

Assistant Professor of English
Full-time, 9-month position

Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Inspired at Minot State University! Founded in 1913, as a Normal School, we remain true to our tradition of applied teaching and learning delivered by an outstanding community of faculty and staff. MSU is a public university, serving a diverse student body of approximately 2800 students, regional, national, and international in character, with over 57 degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Minot State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, who will begin in August 2027. This is a tenure-track position. The teaching load for faculty at MSU is 12 credit hours per semester (fall and spring), with a course load for this position loosely split 3/1 or 2/2 per term between Writing and British Literature. There is also the possibility of teaching other courses in the program based on interest and expertise. As part of teaching, the candidate will advise students and provide guidance on their academic pursuits, internships, capstone projects, and other endeavors. In addition, the candidate will maintain an active program of scholarly activity and demonstrate a commitment to service within the department, university, community, and field. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in British Literature and have expertise in teaching writing. Priority will be given to applicants with evidence of (1) teaching experience, (2) a record of service to campus and community, and (3) an active program of research and creative endeavor.

Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minot State University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family health insurance, TIAA retirement plan, tuition waiver benefits, and more. The university is also home to an on-site daycare and preschool program. Explore MSU Benefits

Application Documents
Applications must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (no longer than one page), and the names and contact information of three professional references. Please complete an application through the MSU Human Resources webpage.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu
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Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. If you have questions about the position or Minot State University, please contact:

Dr. Mark Singer
Chair | Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
701-858-3134 |mark.singer@minotstateu.edu