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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for writing professor in Missouri is $75,094.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,300.00 and $85,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a writing professor do?

A Writing Professor teaches courses in writing, composition, and sometimes literature at colleges or universities. They help students improve their writing skills, develop critical thinking, and understand various writing styles and genres. In addition to teaching, Writing Professors often conduct research, publish their own work, and participate in academic committees or conferences. They may also mentor students and advise them on academic or career matters.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a writing professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Writing Professor, you generally need an advanced degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field, along with a strong portfolio of published work and teaching experience. Familiarity with digital learning platforms (such as Blackboard or Canvas), academic research databases, and current citation styles (APA, MLA) is often required. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and adaptability set exceptional professors apart in engaging diverse learners. These skills are critical for fostering student growth, maintaining academic rigor, and adapting to evolving educational environments.

What are some common challenges writing professors face when supporting students with diverse writing backgrounds?

Writing Professors often encounter students with varying levels of experience, language proficiency, and familiarity with academic writing conventions. One challenge is designing assignments and feedback that are accessible yet rigorous for all learners. Professors must balance fostering creativity with teaching essential structure and style. Collaborating closely with colleagues in the English department and writing centers, they also develop resources and workshops to address students' individual needs and promote equitable learning outcomes.

What is the difference between Writing Professor vs Writing Instructor?

AspectWriting ProfessorWriting Instructor
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in English, Composition, or related fieldBachelor's degree often sufficient; teaching certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentColleges and universities, often involved in research and curriculum developmentCommunity colleges, adult education, or online courses, primarily focused on instruction
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academiaCommunity colleges, vocational schools, online platforms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic roles, qualifications, and career pathsFinding teaching opportunities, certification requirements

Writing Professors typically hold advanced degrees and work in higher education, focusing on teaching and research. Writing Instructors often have a bachelor's degree and teach writing at community colleges or online. Both roles involve teaching writing skills but differ in credentials, work environment, and institutional level.

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Infographic showing various Writing Professor job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,094 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physics

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physics

Job no: 561830
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

School/Department Name: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $105,000- $108,000

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 17, 2027

Application Deadline: November 22nd, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in quantum information science beginning in August 2027. Applicants must demonstrate the potential for developing an active research program, seeking external funding, and engaging in meaningful mentorship and engagement of undergraduate and masters students in their research. Applicants should also be committed to teaching lower division, upper division and graduate classes in physics and quantum information science.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, to engaging students in research projects, and to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in physics and in STEM disciplines more broadly. Our department grants bachelor’s degrees in physics, bachelor’s degrees in physics for teacher preparation, masters degrees in physics, and master's degrees in Quantum Technology (MSQT). Learn more about us at our website: https://www.sjsu.edu/physics/

The Department of Physics and Astronomy and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll more than 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. We strive to provide an equitable, professional environment where we respectfully engage each other with empathy and compassion. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

  • Doctoral degree in physics or a related field.
  • Candidates should demonstrate quantum information science (QIS) research experience that complements existing departmental experimental and theoretical expertise.
  • Candidates should be familiar with a variety of contemporary, research-based teaching practices and be committed to teaching lower-division, upper-division, and graduate classes in physics and quantum information science.
  • Candidates should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

  • Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in writing grants for external funding, or demonstrated skills and preparation relevant to writing successful grant applications
  • Demonstrate the potential for meaningful engagement of undergraduate and masters students in their proposed research.
  • Documentation of excellent teaching at the university level.
  • We highly value experience with and commitment to service in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in physics and/or STEM in general. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who have a record of such activities, whether or not this service was formally required by previous positions.
  • Applicants should demonstrate that they are prepared for and enthusiastic about teaching a breadth of classes, which can include: upper-division labs, quantum mechanics, quantum information, quantum algorithms, statistical mechanics, and mathematical methods in physics.
Key Responsibilities
  • The successful candidate will teach courses at the BS/BA and MS level, including upper division and graduate courses related to quantum information science.
  • The candidate will be expected to engage undergraduate and graduate students in physics research, and to develop an externally funded research program that provides support and mentorship for these students.
  • The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually on department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
  • Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
  • The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity—in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and academic preparation—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Application Procedure
  • statement of teaching interests/philosophy (3 pages maximum)
  • research plans (3 pages maximum)
  • contact information for 3 references

And arrange for three reference letters to be submitted by the application deadline. AI-generated applications will not be considered.

Pursuant to California Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world - San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

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