The University of Alabama in Huntsville is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with specialization in technical communication and experience researching and teaching the theory, practice, and ethics of writing with large-language models. Please see the full job ad below or at https://www.uah.edu/hr/careers/faculty-careers.
Please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a 15-20 page scholarly writing sample, and a one-page teaching philosophy to Dr. Chad Thomas at eh by December 1, 2025.
I’m happy to answer any questions about the position or UAH!
Thanks,
Ryan
Announcement of Assistant Professor: Department of English
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Department of English at The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in English with an emphasis in technical and professional communication or a related field. Candidates should have experience researching and teaching the theory, practice, and ethics of writing with large-language models and artificial intelligence. Ideal candidates will demonstrate potential for future scholarship related to writing with large-language models. The regular teaching load is three courses (9 credit hours) per semester and may include both undergraduate and graduate courses in traditional and online formats, including courses toward a fully online Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication. The position involves developing and teaching courses in areas such as writing with LLMs, prompt engineering, rhetoric and artificial intelligence, technical communication, technical editing, and user experience. The position also involves service to the department, college, university, and profession.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in English with emphasis in technical communication or related discipline
- PhD in English with an emphasis in technical and professional communication or a related field
- Experience teaching technical communication courses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Record of scholarly publication discussing technical communication, writing, and large-language models
- Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments
- Experience developing new courses about writing with large-language models and technical communication
- Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2026
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The English Department at The University of Alabama in Huntsville provides robust curricula in literature, creative writing, and technical and professional communication. The department supports a BA in English, minors in technical writing, literature, and creative writing, an MA in English, and Graduate Certificates in Technical Communication and User Experience. The department also offers writing and literature courses for students across the university. Applicants can find more information about the Department of English at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/english.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville has nine departments, supporting sixteen bachelor’s degree programs, three master’s programs, one PhD program, and six certificate programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our college is housed across three separate buildings on campus, including the newly refurbished Morton Hall, with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research and creative activity. Our class sizes are relatively small, and our faculty are committed to students’ success. Applicants may find more information about the College, the University, and Huntsville at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/prospective-faculty.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until December 1, 2025. Applicants should submit a letter of interest (describing their qualifications for the position, including relevant research and teaching experience), a curriculum vitae, a 15-20 page scholarly writing sample, and a one-page teaching philosophy.
Submit application materials to Dr. Chad Thomas at eh. Please include the words “Tenure-Track Application” in the subject line and reference the log number 26-27-411. Please direct any questions related to the position to Dr. Chad Thomas at cat0009.