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Title: Assistant Professor, Composition & Rhetoric

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Jill Parrott (Committee Chair)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of English at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting Academic Year 2025-2026. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins July 31, 2025.

Applicants should have expertise in composition theory and practice and additional expertise in one or more of the following areas: developmental composition, dual credit writing, academic preparedness, literacy, or critical reading.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated teacher and scholar who has evidence of scholarly engagement (i.e., publications or presentations) and has an agenda for scholarly publication projects.

English faculty teach a 4/4 load, teaching undergraduate major and general education courses, mentoring students, and maintaining an active record of service and scholarship. Faculty also have the potential to teach courses in our online MA program in English and Writing Professions (MAEWP).

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field from an accredited institution at time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience: -Three years of college teaching experience
-Expertise in composition theory and practice and one or more of the following: dual credit
writing, academic preparedness, literacy, or critical reading
-Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
-Effective interpersonal communication skills
-Strong oral and written communication skills
-Analytic and problem solving skills
-Active and effective listening skills
-Ability to collaborate with peers and students
-Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
-Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

OPTIONS:
-A minimum of three (3) years experience teaching at the college or university level;
-Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities;
-Experience teaching online courses.
-Experience working with learning management systems.

Job Duties:

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

-Letter of Application
-Curriculum Vitae
-Teaching Philosophy
-Copies of unofficial transcripts
-List of 3 References

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.