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.

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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