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The Department of Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for two tenure-eligible faculty positions to begin August 15, 2025. The first position is Open Rank and the second is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. For both positions we seek colleagues with scholarly expertise in Professional and Technical Writing. Candidates with interest and/or experience in writing program administration are also encouraged to apply.


The Department of Writing Studies is the twenty-first department in the College of Arts and Sciences and was approved by the University of Miami Board of Trustees in January 2022. In addition to housing the first-year writing program, the department offers courses in professional writing, leadership and innovation, science writing, legal writing, and civic and community engagement. The department has also successfully launched an innovative, forward-looking Minor in Professional Writing. As well, the department oversees the University's Writing Center, which coordinates writing enriched curriculum efforts for the university community.


Candidates will also have an opportunity to teach in the College of Arts and Sciences' exciting new co-major in Innovation and Society. Innovation and Society infuses design thinking and data science as core competencies within a liberal arts framework that centers the needs of humans facing significant global challenges. The co-major emphasizes experiential learning, critical making, and equitable and inclusive design practices in pursiut of solving problems with/in community.


Qualifications
•Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication, Composition and Rhetoric, or closely related field, in hand by August 15, 2025
•A robust research agenda in writing and rhetoric studies
•Evidence of equitable and inclusive teaching excellence at the college level, especially with diverse student populations
•A publication record commensurate with rank


About UM


The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world. More than 19,000 students from around the world are pursuing their academic goals at the University of Miami, a vibrant and diverse community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.


Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, the University now comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in nearly 350 majors and programs. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).


Application Materials
Applicants must submit their application materials to the University of Miami's Career Opportunities website, located at: https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/index.html Please upload the following under CV/Resume as a single PDF document:
• CV
• Cover letter
• Research statement
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of commitment to diversity


Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to blauren@miami.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position(s) are filled.


Inquiries and requests for information about this search can be sent to Ben Lauren at blauren@miami.edu.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Faculty