Dear All,
I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays.
I wanted to send a reminder regarding American University of Beirut’s open TT Composition and Rhetoric Position. Along with a comp/rhet background, we are looking for candidates with experience in Language/Linguistics. The job ad is below. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the position, the department, or moving to Lebanon: hn55.
I look forward to your inqueries and applications.
Best,
Halle
The Department of English at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric to begin Fall 2026.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in Writing Studies, Rhetorics, and Language.
The first-year teaching load is 1/1, and 2/2 thereafter.
Areas of preferred emphasis include composition studies, research methods and design, and rhetorical theory. Candidates with expertise or demonstrated ability in sociolinguistics are also encouraged to apply.
An active research agenda is expected of a successful candidate. Research startup funds are provided, and additional internal support is available through competitive grant applications.
Applicants should submit a complete application by January 15, 2026.
Applications will include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (maximum 1,000 words)
- Writing sample (manuscript-length, up to 10,000 words)
- List of three references.
References will be contacted for shortlisted candidates only. Must have PhD in hand by Fall 2026 to be considered.
AUB offers a generous benefits package including:
- Tuition remission for dependents from grade school through university
- Housing stipend
- Health insurance and retirement
- Public service loan forgiveness
Please submit application materials to interfolio.