Dear colleagues,
The Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) Program in the Department of English at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. We welcome applications from candidates with specialization in technical communication, emerging technologies and AI, grant writing, nonprofit and community writing, writing across the curriculum, or cultural rhetorics.
Start Date: August 1, 2027
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/187383
Essential Functions
Teaching will include undergraduate rhetoric and writing courses in the Professional Writing and Rhetoric major with the possibility of teaching courses in Rhetoric and Composition in the graduate program in English Literature and courses in the First-Year Writing Program. Candidates should demonstrate a well-defined and productive research agenda, teaching excellence, and a willingness to serve the department, university, and profession. The ability to seek external funding is strongly encouraged to support research. Because Baylor is a Christian university, candidates should also demonstrate a faith commitment and an active spiritual life. The position offers generous benefits in a rapidly growing town with beautiful parks and a thriving business district.
Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain external funding to support their program of research at a level consistent with those at peer R1 institutions. Faculty in the Department are supportive and eager to collaborate.
Qualifications
- PhD in rhetoric and composition/writing studies or related discipline in hand by August 1, 2027.
- Evidence of a productive research agenda in rhetoric and composition/writing studies.
- Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience in rhetoric and composition/writing studies or related area.
- Experience teaching advanced writing and rhetoric courses preferred.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following materials through Interfolio: (a) a letter of application, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) official transcript for the Ph.D. or highest degree earned, (d) a writing sample, (e) three letters of recommendation, and (f) a completed Religious Affiliation Form (RAF). The Religious Affiliation Form requests religious self-identification information including any past or current involvement in a faith community.
All materials must be received by 11 PM Central on 09/15/2026. I’ve attached the full job ad, and questions concerning the position should be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Lisa Shaver at Lisa_Shaver. The PWR faculty is a collaborative and supportive community, and we would love for you to join our team!
Take good care,
Callie
Dr. Callie Kostelich
Assistant Professor, Professional Writing & Rhetoric
Director of First-Year Writing
Appointments: https://calendly.com/callie_f_kostelich-baylor/30minutes
Office: CS G04B
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