Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

English and Comp Literature - 311500

Posting Open Date:

10/17/2024

Application Deadline:

11/18/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005324

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with education/experience

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in any area of rhetoric and composition, with possible areas of interest including but not limited to the history of rhetoric, technical and professional writing, disability studies, digital rhetoric, or the study of language and literacy in relation to varied communities. The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition, beginning July 1, 2025. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Our department is home to a dynamic and close-knit rhetoric program, offering numerous opportunities for leadership and collaboration. We support an engaged cadre of graduate students and offer an undergraduate writing minor along with a well-enrolled writing concentration within the English major. Faculty in our program work closely with students and play a key role in shaping the future of our curriculum and research initiatives. Faculty have opportunities to affiliate with interdisciplinary programs, including Health Humanities, Game Studies, and Digital Humanities, allowing for broad cross-disciplinary engagement and research.

The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load made up of graduate and undergraduate writing, rhetoric, and related courses; contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula; mentor students; participate in select writing program administrative activities; and engage in ongoing scholarly research.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is committed to hiring an exceptional teacher/scholar who brings energy and a fresh perspective to their research, pedagogy, and service and who is ready to teach in our Science, Medicine, and Literature undergraduate concentration. We seek candidates who can contribute to UNC's academic mission as a public institution, especially through commitment to diversity of perspective, intercultural understanding, and engagement with local resources and communities. We encourage candidates to consult our website to learn about the Department's curriculum, values, and mission. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship institution of a strong state university system comprising 17 campuses across North Carolina; neighbor institutions within 25 miles include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and Meredith College. Chapel Hill is a vibrant college town near the Research Triangle economic hub and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Position Summary:

We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in any area of rhetoric and composition, with possible areas of interest including but not limited to the history of rhetoric, technical and professional writing, disability studies, digital rhetoric, or the study of language and literacy in relation to varied communities.

Our department is home to a dynamic and close-knit rhetoric program, offering numerous opportunities for leadership and collaboration. We support an engaged cadre of graduate students and offer an undergraduate writing minor along with a well-enrolled writing concentration within the English major. Faculty in our program work closely with students and play a key role in shaping the future of our curriculum and research initiatives. Faculty have opportunities to affiliate with interdisciplinary programs, including Health Humanities, Game Studies, and Digital Humanities, allowing for broad cross-disciplinary engagement and research.

The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load made up of graduate and undergraduate writing, rhetoric, and related courses; contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula; mentor students; participate in select writing program administrative activities; and engage in ongoing scholarly research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, strong research portfolio, expertise in research methods, administrative and service experience.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter that discusses teaching and research
• A CV
• A syllabus for a course related to rhetoric and composition
• A writing sample
• Three letters of recommendation (Directly uploaded to the application portal)

If you encounter any technical issues, please contact with Sujata Paudel at paudels@unc.edu

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