Assistant Professor of English - Technical & Professional Communication

Carnegie Mellon University • United States, United States • 2w ago

Description

Teaching-Track Assistant Professor of English - Professional & Technical Communication

The Rhetoric Program in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a specialist in Professional and Technical Communication at the rank of teaching-track (https://www.cmu.edu/policies/faculty/appointments-teaching-track.html) Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in teaching and shaping the future of our Professional & Technical Communication programs. Our professional and technical writing degrees include a B.A. and M.A in Professional Writing and a B.S. in Technical Writing. The Rhetoric program oversees the professional & technical writing programs as well as our M.A. and Ph.D. in Rhetoric.

We are looking for a new colleague to teach core and elective professional and technical communication courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. See the list of courses (https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/english/academic-programs/ma-pw/mapw-curriculum.html) in our MAPW program as an example of the kind of courses you might be asked to teach.

This faculty member will begin as the Associate Director of our Professional & Technical Communication Programs. Depending on their prior administrative experience, we anticipate that within 2-3 years the faculty member will fully transition into the role of Director.

Successful candidates ideally should

understand evidence-based pedagogy and professional practice in professional and technical communication,

be interested in the programmatic aspects of professional and technical communication education (administrative experience is a plus, but not required),

have professional experience in the production of professional or technical communications, and

be interested in pursuing research related to their administrative and/or teaching roles

For further information about our department and university, see: https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/english/

Qualifications

Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment in Rhetoric, Communication Studies, Technical/Professional Communication, Writing Studies or a closely related field.

Appointment, Rank, and Salary: Nine-month, teaching-track Assistant Professor. The teaching-track load is three courses each semester (fall/spring). Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted online through Interfolio. Follow the link below to electronically submit a curriculum vitae, three current letters of reference, a writing or research sample, teaching portfolio (teaching statement, syllabi, and assignments), and a cover letter. Interfolio can be accessed using this link https://apply.interfolio.com/172501 .

Questions may be addressed to Jessica Bittel, jdurst@andrew.cmu.edu (412) 268-4384.

Application Deadline: Applications received by October 24, 2026 will be given full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. Consistent with this commitment, Carnegie Mellon will no longer be requiring or considering applicant diversity statements. If you are interested in this position and have not yet submitted a diversity statement, please do not do so. If you have already submitted a diversity statement, please know that any diversity statements submitted by applicants for this opportunity will not be considered in the hiring decision.

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