THIS FACULTY POSITION BEGINS ON AUGUST 16, 2025!
Application review begins immediately and will continue until filled.
The UCA Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program, housed in the School of Communication, seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design.
You may direct questions about the position to Dr. Kyle Mattson: kmattson
Full text of job ad available from this link (or text below link):
https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/17213
FULL TEXT OF JOB AD:
Posting Number: F0222025
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design
Department: School of Communication – University of Central Arkansas
Position Summary: The University of Central Arkansas visiting faculty is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is non-tenure track and a one-year appointment. Housed in the School of Communication the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program seeks candidates for a 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor position (beginning August 16, 2025).
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Teach in the Technical and Professional Writing and Writing Studies tracks of our major. Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester). Applicants should have a background in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Writing, or a closely related field and experience teaching college writing. In addition to teaching courses in the major, duties include introductory courses in the First-Year Writing Program.
Required Education and/or Experience: PhD in Technical and Professional Writing, Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field. Experience teaching college writing and evidence of excellence in teaching required. Candidates must have a genuine interest in general education instruction, assessment, and program initiatives.
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Evidence of advancing inclusive pedagogies that meet the educational aspirations of a diverse student body is integral. Applicants will also have a clear research agenda that connects with their areas of specialization. Specializations might include Editing, Publishing, Technical Writing, Rhetorical Theory, and/or Information Design.
Application: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for four references to UCA’s online application system. The full ad and application can be found at https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/17213
More About the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program and the University of Central Arkansas: The Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design (WRID) program at UCA offers two distinct tracks: Writing Studies and Technical and Professional Writing. The Writing Studies track focuses on analyzing how language connects with specific audiences, exploring topics like the social history of writing and theories of identity. The Technical and Professional Writing track equips students with practical skills to create impactful documents, such as white papers and social media campaigns, while collaborating with community partners on real-world projects.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000, of which more than 15% are graduate students. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate and 60 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.
AA/EOE
Kyle Mattson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Writing, Rhetoric, & Information Design Program CoordinatorSchool of Communication, Thompson 325
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR 72035