Assistant Professor

Emory University; Oxford (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University’s Oxford College seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of English with a focus on Oral Communication to begin fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach first-year writing and courses in public speaking, oratory, multimedia communication, and related areas; maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications; and participate in service to our Writing and Communication Program and General Education Program, expanding oral communication across campus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English, Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Communication, or related field by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching oral communication and first-year writing.
• Demonstrated agenda of research and peer-reviewed publication.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles, collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in first-year writing and oral communication (public speaking, oratory, multimedia communication) across the undergraduate program.
• Maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to service through the Writing and Communication Program, General Education Program, and broader campus initiatives.

Skills

Teaching oral communication

First-year writing

Diversity & inclusion collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in English or related field

Job description

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Description

Emory University’s Oxford College invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor of English in Oral Communication to begin fall 2027.

The successful candidate will be able to expand our writing and continuing communications program by teaching courses in first-year writing, as well as in public speaking, oratory, multimedia communication, or a related area. The teaching load is three courses per semester, including multiple sections of first-year writing annually, and a Discovery Seminar every other academic year. The candidate will also maintain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications. Additional duties include service to our Writing and Communication Program, General Education Program, and beyond, developing the area of oral communication across our campus.

Who We Are

One of Emory University’s four schools partnering in undergraduate education, Oxford College provides approximately 1000 first- and second-year students of high academic profile an intensive liberal-arts program for the first two years of their Emory bachelor’s degree. Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, Oxford College immerses students in a small liberal arts campus community emphasizing discovery, exploration, and reflection both in and beyond the classroom. For more information about Oxford College and for a full list of open positions, visit http://oxford.emory.edu/hiring

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English, Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Communication, or related field by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching oral communication and first-year writing.
• Demonstrated agenda of research and peer-reviewed publication.
• Experience working with students from different backgrounds and learning styles and collaborating with colleagues across different perspectives and disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Primary specializations in oral communication and first-year writing.
• Secondary interests in public speaking, oratory, writing/communication centers, multimedia communication, community-engaged learning, oral history, performance studies, or media studies.
• Experience advising and/or mentoring undergraduates.
• Experience supporting faculty who wish to incorporate speaking components into their courses.
• Experience supporting students in speaking assignments across the curriculum.
• Demonstrated potential to support and expand our writing and communications program in the area of oral communication is especially desirable.

Additional Details

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