About the Organization

Emory University is a leading private research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Renowned for excellence in teaching, research, healthcare, and community engagement, Emory offers world-class education across diverse disciplines. The Department of English and the Emory Writing Program are recognized for innovative teaching, interdisciplinary research, and inclusive pedagogy.

Recruitment Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the First-Year Writing (FYW) Program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate writing courses.
• Train and mentor writing instructors.
• Develop and assess writing curriculum.
• Support approximately 800 first-year students annually.
• Conduct research in writing pedagogy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty.
• Support inclusive and community-based writing initiatives.
• Develop graduate teaching practicum.
• Participate in university academic service.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in first-year writing pedagogy.
• Leadership experience in writing program administration preferred.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Familiarity with multilingual learners.
• Justice-oriented pedagogy.
• Community-engaged teaching experience.
• Experience in digital rhetoric, technical communication, or critical data literacies.

Selection Process

• Online application screening.
• Review of application materials.
• Shortlisting.
• Teaching portfolio submission (for shortlisted candidates).
• Three recommendation letters.
• Interview.
• Final faculty selection.

How to Apply

1. Apply online through the Interfolio portal.
2. Submit a Letter of Application.
3. Upload Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Shortlisted candidates will later submit:
   • Teaching Portfolio
   • Three Letters of Recommendation.
5. Submit the application before 1 December 2026.

Why Apply?

• Join one of America's leading research universities.
• Leadership opportunity in the First-Year Writing Program.
• Multi-year faculty appointment.
• Strong research and teaching environment.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Competitive salary and faculty benefits.
• International academic exposure.

Who Can Apply?

• PhD holders in Composition, Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or related fields.
• Researchers in Critical Data Studies.
• Faculty with first-year writing experience.
• Experienced writing program administrators.
• Candidates passionate about inclusive teaching and curriculum development.

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