The Writing and Rhetoric Program at the University of Virginia invites applications for three Assistant Professors of English, general faculty, beginning August 25, 2023. These are three-year, tenure-ineligible appointments with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon available funding, satisfactory performance, and need for the positions. Responsibilities will include teaching three courses per semester, typically two first-year writing courses and one intermediate or advanced writing or rhetoric course, and departmental service. Assistant professors on the general faculty, after serving for six years, become eligible for promotion to the rank of associate (tenure-ineligible) and afterward to full professor (tenure-ineligible).
A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, English, Writing Studies or a related field or an MFA in Creative Writing is required for this position. We prefer applicants with experience in teaching composition, including experience teaching intermediate and advanced Writing or Rhetoric courses that may contribute to our planned minor in public writing and rhetoric. We are also interested in applicants with administrative experience in a Writing and Rhetoric-focused program.
Ideal applicants will demonstrate a commitment to supporting and developing diverse communities. They will have experience or teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:
The Writing and Rhetoric Program is part of the English Department. It is a growing, energetic program whose faculty have a rich range of interests, including inquiry-based writing instruction, public writing and rhetoric, and the areas mentioned above.
To Apply:
Review of applications begins on February 8, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please apply through Workday, and search for R0043508. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’.Complete an application online with the following documents in a single PDF:
In a continuing effort to enrich the academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Virginia actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.
Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Stephen Parks, chair of the search committee, at [email protected].
Questions about the application process should be directed to Melanie Sponaugle, Faculty Search Advisor, at [email protected].
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.
UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu.
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree. ABD may be accepted.
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines
Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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