Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence - Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing, beginning July 1, 2027. A Ph.D.

is required by appointment, with a record of research and teaching across AI, rhetoric, and digital publishing. The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load, contribute to curriculum, mentor students, and engage in scholarly work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-2 load of graduate and undergraduate courses across writing, editing, and digital publishing.
• Maintain an active research program engaging AI's impact on writing, editing, and publishing.
• Contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula, mentor students, and participate in service.

Education

Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related degree

Job description

Department:

English and Comp Literature - 311500

Posting Open Date:

10/06/2026

Application Deadline:

11/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence - Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006149

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing, beginning July 1, 2027. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, Writing Studies, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching engage the evolving relationships among writing, editing, digital publishing, and artificial intelligence. We welcome candidates working across rhetoric and composition, writing studies, technical and professional communication, digital rhetoric, literacy studies, or related fields.
The successful candidate will maintain a research program that examines how AI is reshaping writing, editing, digital publishing, and rhetoric. We are particularly interested in scholars who move beyond simple narratives of technological optimism or critique.
We seek candidates who approach artificial intelligence as a complex scholarly problem that demands historical, theoretical, empirical, creative, and pedagogical investigation. Candidates should demonstrate how their work develops and applies questions about authorship, creativity, expertise, communication, labor, literacy, ethics, publishing, and/or the future of humanistic inquiry.
Candidates should also demonstrate a record of research, publication, and practical and pedagogical engagement with emerging technologies. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries through expertise in multiple areas of study and the creative integration of diverse approaches.
We also seek candidates with a commitment to collaborative scholarship, which may be demonstrated through leadership and participation in academic programs, research initiatives, or public-facing projects. Beyond research collaborations, we value public outreach, the sharing of resources, and community-building activities that contribute to vibrant intellectual communities and broaden the impact of scholarly work.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is committed to hiring an exceptional teacher/scholar who brings energy and a fresh perspective to their research, pedagogy, and service and who is ready to teach in our Rhetoric and Composition program.
We seek candidates who can contribute to UNC’s academic mission as a public institution, especially through commitment to diversity of perspective, intercultural understanding, and engagement with local resources and communities. We encourage candidates to consult our website to learn about the Department’s curriculum, values, and mission. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship institution of a strong state university system comprising 17 campuses across North Carolina; neighbor institutions within 25 miles include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and Meredith College. Chapel Hill is a vibrant college town near the Research Triangle economic hub and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Position Summary

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence – Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing. The successful candidate’s duties will include teaching, research, and service. This Assistant Professor will teach a 2-2 load made up of graduate and undergraduate courses; contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula; mentor students; participate in select administrative activities; and engage in ongoing scholarly research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related degree and instructional experience at the college level by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching, a strong research portfolio, expertise in research methods, a history of collaboration, experience in research and teaching related to Artificial Intelligence and its relationship to Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.