Assistant or Associate Professor of English

Assistant or Associate Professor of English

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH

La Roche University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position in English Studies : Professional & Creative Writing and the College Writing Program to teach in-person classes on our campus in Pittsburgh’s North Hills. The position will start in August 2026, beginning with the fall semester.

A writing-focused and writing-intensive program, the Professional & Creative Writing major at La Roche University prepares undergraduate students for public lives working in various genres and professional settings. La Roche University graduates who have majored in Professional & Creative Writing occupy a variety of writing positions in fields such as advertising, creative writing, journalism, public relations, teaching, and business. The program is also an excellent foundation for those wishing to attend graduate or law school.

La Roche University embraces its Catholic identity and welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. We foster global citizenship and cultivate a community of scholars committed to promoting justice and peace in our rapidly evolving global society.

• Teach four courses per semester, including but not limited to the following (on rotation) : Journalism, Sports Writing, Academic Writing & Research, Technical Writing, and Creative Non-Fiction
• Serve as Faculty Advisor for the Redhawk Post student newspaper
• Participate actively as a member of the English Department, including attendance at monthly department meetings, end-of-semester assessment meetings, student-centered writing and literary events, and Humanities Division meetings
• Participate in course and programmatic development and assessment within the English Department
• Maintain currency in the field through publication and professional development
• Represent the English Department at Open Houses and other prospective student events
• Participate actively as a member of Academic Senate, including serving on Senate standing committees

Education / Qualifications :

In order for applications to be fully processed, a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references must accompany a completed application. Candidates subject to background clearances. Review of applicants will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link :

Applicants for this position must have current legal authorizationto work in the United States.La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

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