We’re hiring an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina. Please share this posting with any students or colleagues that you think might be interested. And I’m happy to answer any questions I can about working here, living in Columbia, etc.
Thanks,
Kevin
The Department of English at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time, 9-month position in Technical and Professional Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025. We seek a dynamic TPC scholar whose research addresses one or more of the following areas: global/transnational communication and rhetoric; diversity, social advocacy, or social justice; improvement of information design and communication for oppressed, underrepresented, or minoritized communities; multilingualism or global Englishes; rhetorics of health and medicine; disability studies; universal or inclusive accessible design; feminisms; research methods; TPC pedagogies; or WID/WAC. Evidence of the ability to conduct excellent research is essential. The successful candidate should be prepared to contribute to our undergraduate programs, which include an English major concentration in Writing and a minor in Professional Writing and Communication, and our M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Composition and Rhetoric. The teaching load is 2/2. Ph.D. in a relevant field must be in hand by August 16, 2025.
All applicants must complete an online application at: ruleh).
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
USC’s flagship campus in Columbia is an R1 University, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as one of only 107 public and 39 private institutions of higher education with “very high research activity” as well as a strong focus on community engagement. The University offers more than 350 degree programs, houses a nationally-ranked library system, and serves a diverse population from across the state and beyond it—with close to 35,000 students on the main campus and more than 50,000 students enrolled at one of eight institutions system-wide. The city of Columbia, the state capital, is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. and is close to mountains and the coast.
A nationally ranked department, the Department of English at the flagship campus includes undergraduate and graduate programs in literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and speech communication. Our faculty also work in interdisciplinary units within the College of Arts and Sciences, including African American Studies, Comparative Literature, Film and Media Studies, Global Studies, Linguistics, and Women’s and Gender Studies. For more information about English at USC, please visit our website at sc.edu/English.
The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Kevin Brock
Associate Professor and Director of First-Year English
Department of English Language and Literature
University of South Carolina
Humanities Office Building
Columbia, SC 29208
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