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Open-Rank, Tenure Track Faculty in Writing and Rhetoric
The Writing Program at FIU invites applications for a tenure-track position (Open Rank) in Writing Studies to begin August 13, 2026. We welcome applications from candidates whose research and teaching examine the ways in which artificial intelligence intersects with writing, rhetoric, and technical, public, or professional communication. Areas of interest may include but are not limited to: AI-mediated workplace writing, AI and multilingual/cross-cultural communication, or the rhetorical and ethical implications of generative AI in professional and public contexts.
Responsibilities
· Teach in both the undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) programs in Writing and Rhetoric. The typical full-time (9-month) teaching load is 2/2.
· Maintain a productive research record in writing and rhetoric.
· Contribute service to the Writing and Rhetoric Program, English Department, and broader university and South Florida communities in the forms of student mentoring, curriculum development, community engagement, and/or collective governance.
Qualifications
· Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Communication, or a closely related field.
· A visible research agenda and potential for publication in the field of writing and rhetoric.
· Evidence of successful college-level teaching in writing and rhetoric.
· A publication record appropriate for the given rank.
About the Department
The English department and the Writing and Rhetoric Program offer a BA track and MA track in Writing and Rhetoric along with a successful certificate in Professional and Public Writing. Our curriculum includes a range of upper-division and graduate professional, technical, and community writing courses as well as a strong first-year writing sequence. As teachers, we are heavily invested in our community, with our students frequently participating in project-based learning alongside local and international community partners. Please visit our website for more information about our program.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536664 at creedenm.
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca.