SUBR | Assistant Professor of Technical Writing (Tenure-Track)

SUBR | Assistant Professor of Technical Writing (Tenure-Track) | Position Type: Full-Time Unclassified | Salary: $54,000 - $56,000

Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will serve as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Technical Writing and will teach freshman composition and undergraduate English courses, including introductory and upper-level courses, with an emphasis on technical and professional writing. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active record of scholarship and professional development appropriate to their field of study and consistent with departmental and university expectations for tenure and promotion.

Additional responsibilities include serving on departmental and university committees; participating in departmental and university functions and initiatives; providing academic advising and mentoring to students; and contributing to the academic and professional development of students.

The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, incorporate, and effectively utilize instructional technologies across multiple course delivery modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Instruction

• Teach undergraduate and upper-level courses in Technical Writing, English, and related areas as assigned.
• Provide effective instruction consistent with departmental and university academic standards.
• Maintain appropriate instructional materials and course content to support student learning.

Departmental and University Service

• Participate in departmental and university service activities.
• Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Contribute to the academic mission and activities of the department and university.

Student Advisement and Mentoring

• Provide academic advisement to undergraduate students.
• Mentor students in support of their academic and professional development.
• Assist students with navigating academic requirements and identifying appropriate educational and professional opportunities.

Scholarship and Professional Development

• Develop and maintain an active record of scholarship appropriate to the discipline and consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Engage in scholarly research and pursue opportunities for publication.
• Participate in grant writing and other scholarly activities that support research and academic initiatives.
• Participate in professional conferences and scholarly travel to present research, exchange knowledge, and remain engaged with developments in the discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Communication, Professional Writing, English, Writing Studies, or a closely related field. ABD candidates with a firm dissertation defense date may be considered.
• One (1) to five (5) years of experience teaching college-level courses.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in college-level teaching.
• Experience teaching general education courses.
• Ability to teach courses for majors and other courses as needed by the department.
• Evidence of scholarly presentation and publication potential.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application.

• External applicants can apply here.
• Current Southern University employees should apply here.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A cover letter detailing experience and alignment with the role.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting expertise and accomplishments.
• Three (3) professional references.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Rasheedah Jenkins | Interim Chair

Language & Literature

Rasheedah.Jenkins@sus.edu

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

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