Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.