Assistant Professor of English

Position: Assistant Professor of English - Norwich University
Job Description:

The Department of Global Humanities is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in English with expertise in rhetoric and writing studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2026. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in professional and technical writing. We are especially interested in candidates with an interest in exploring the impact, implementation, and/or teaching of AI in rhetoric and writing studies.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with complementary expertise in digital media studies, community writing and literacy, or other composition related fields.

Responsibilities include teaching a 3/4 course load (21 credits), which may include Writing and Inquiry in Public and Academic Contexts, Professional and Technical Writing, Digital Storytelling, Arguing and Persuading, and other topics in writing and communications. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of our writing curriculum, including courses that interrogate the relationship between humans and technology that could serve students across the institution.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, student retention, and recruitment.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Communication, or a closely related field by July 1, 2026; demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing, professional and technical writing and/or advanced writing courses.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, CV, and Norwich application.

We will begin interviewing candidates after February 15th. Preference will be given to applicants whose materials are submitted by this date.

Contract start date July, 1 2026.

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