Title: Assistant Professor of Professional & Technical Writing
Department Org: English - 101010
Employee Classification: F1 - Faculty 9 Month AAUP
Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors
Primary Location: MC AC
The University of Toledo Department of English Language and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track position in Writing Studies and Composition with a specialization in Professional and Technical Writing. The successful candidate must have a strong grounding in the theory and practice of writing; additional knowledge in Writing Program Assessment and Administration is desired. We expect this position to help lead a revision of our Professional and Technical Writing program to respond to emerging professional challenges including the emergence of generative AI, and to help research and build a program of professional development for managing AI in writing courses. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in writing theory and practice as well as general education writing courses, participation in the administration of our Composition program, and serving as an advocate for Composition across the university and in the community.
Applicants will be expected to provide a CV, a letter of application including discussion of research interests and teaching and administrative experience, at least three letters of reference, and a sample of their scholarly writing. The position will begin in August, 2027; review will begin on December 11th and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Andrew Mattison, Chair of the English Department, at andrew.mattison@utoledo.edu.
The candidate should demonstrate commitment to excellence in research and teaching and will have earned the PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field by the time of appointment.
Publications or externally funded research in professional and technical writing, the teaching of writing, or digital rhetorics is preferred. Experience in Writing Program Administration is also preferred.
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
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