Assistant Professor of Professional Writing (F0033)
About Longwood University
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of English and Modern Languages in the Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure track position (F0033) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2025.
We desire candidates with expertise or research interest in emerging technologies and generative AI to complement our department strengths in rhetoric and composition studies. The successful candidate will engage their teaching and scholarship on topics such as writing and emerging technologies, digital media, critical AI studies, user-experience design, generative AI management, or other areas that reflect the candidate's strengths. Additional areas of interest could include digital humanities, medical humanities, gaming/media studies, and science writing. We would welcome candidates whose teaching includes conversations about the roles professional communication and writing can play in promoting equity and an inclusive community. In addition to the primary responsibility of innovative undergraduate teaching, applicants should demonstrate collaboration skills, the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, evidence of scholarly activity or scholarly potential, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. We are a collegial university and department committed to teaching and strong student-faculty interaction.
The successful candidate will embrace the opportunity to work closely with students. Courses may include Introduction to Rhetorical Studies, Introduction to Digital Writing, Technical Writing, Professional Writing, and courses in the candidate's expertise. The department expects candidates to have an active scholarly agenda in Rhetoric/Composition and provides support for these activities. There are opportunities for curriculum and course development within the department, the University's Civitae Core Curriculum, and the interdisciplinary minors in U.S. Race and Ethnic Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The normal teaching load is four courses per semester with a class size of no more than 25 students.
Requirements:
- Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in English or Composition Studies/Rhetoric (PhD or EdD); ABD candidates must have an expected completion date by August 2025 for preferred consideration.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
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A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 11/12/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant’s professional experience
