Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Rhetoric and Composition)

Department

Department of English | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Florida State University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition to begin Fall 2025. Academic specialty in rhetoric and composition with preferred area of interest in Critical Composition Studies (histories, theories, or methods).

The typical teaching assignment for faculty in Rhetoric and Composition is two courses per semester, including one graduate course per year, with regular opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in our innovative Editing, Writing, and Media track; senior seminars in English; and graduate seminars in both the Rhetoric and Composition core and in special topics. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include leadership and participation in a thriving graduate program in Rhetoric and Composition.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service is required. We are particularly interested in potential colleagues with research/teaching interests that include but are not limited to inclusive pedagogies, cultural rhetoric, Critical Race Theory, translingualism, and/or queer studies.

Preferred Qualifications

At least three years of experience teaching at the post-secondary level, with an established record of mentoring students and a publication history commensurate with the expectations of a Highest Research Activity doctoral institution.

Contact Info

Dr. Tarez Graban - tgraban@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

A cover letter, CV, and teaching statement should be included. After the initial review of applications, applicants selected for preliminary interviews will be asked to submit additional materials.

We also request three letters of recommendation for this position. This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request the letters through our system:

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2) Click the My References link;
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4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being advertised as open until filled. We will begin considering applications on October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted over Zoom. We hope to bring finalists to campus in January 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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