Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship (Multiple Positions Starting August 1, 2026)

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,882 - 67,078; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Research support

Job-market assistance

Job summary

A prestigious educational institute in Atlanta, Georgia is offering the Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship starting August 1, 2026. This 3-year position involves teaching three courses per semester, conducting scholarly research, and serving on program committees. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field by August 1, 2026, and possess university-level teaching experience in writing and communication. The fellowship provides comprehensive benefits and a starting salary of $60,980, with increases in years two and three.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be conferred by August 1, 2026.
• Ph.D. conferred within the last five years.
• Required official transcript must show Ph.D. degree conferral by June 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses of first‑year composition or business/technical communication per semester.
• Pursue scholarly research and/or creative work.
• Serve on Writing and Communication Program committees.
• Attend new Brittain Fellow orientation and required postdoctoral seminars.

Skills

University-level teaching experience in writing and communication courses

Research or teaching expertise in Global Englishes

Experience with writing center studies or tutoring

Expertise in technical communication

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship (Multiple Positions Starting August 1, 2026)

Georgia Tech invites applications for the Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship, a 3‑year position beginning August 1, 2026. The fellowship includes service, research, and a 3/3 teaching assignment in first‑year composition or business/technical communication.

Full benefits are provided, including health insurance, retirement, research support, and postdoctoral seminars. Fellows receive support for writing and multimodal pedagogy development and job‑market assistance.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Department Information

The Writing & Communication Program is part of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Over 6,000 students per year take courses in first‑year composition, business/technical communication, research writing, and learning support.

Job Summary

As a Marion L. Brittain Fellow you will teach, conduct research, and serve on program committees. You will work in a supportive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses of first‑year composition or business/technical communication per semester
• Pursue scholarly research and/or creative work
• Serve on Writing and Communication Program committees
• Attend new Brittain Fellow orientation and required postdoctoral seminars

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in rhetoric, composition, business/technical communication, literature, film, visual rhetoric/design, or other humanities fields, conferred by August 1, 2026
• Official transcript showing Ph.D. degree conferral no later than June 1, 2026 (required for onboarding)
• Ph.D. conferred within the last five years
• University‑level teaching experience in writing and communication courses (e.g., first‑year composition, business or technical communication, writing‑intensive courses)

Preferred Qualifications

• Research or teaching expertise in Global Englishes or English Language Learning
• Experience with writing center studies or tutoring
• Expertise in technical communication, business communication, or communication in STEM disciplines/professions

Proposed Salary

First‑year base salary is $60,980, with increases for years two and three.

Required Documents to Attach

Provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses qualifications for a multimodal writing program, and a list of three references.

Apply Before Date

Optimal consideration is February 15, 2026. Review continues until positions are filled.

Contact Information

For information, contact Search Chair Andy Frazee at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute complies with federal, state, and local laws governing equal opportunity.

Additional Information

This position is not supervisory, does not involve financial responsibilities, does not require driving or travel, is not a position of trust, and does not require a purchasing card or security clearance. A successful candidate must pass a background check. For more details, see the Georgia Tech pre‑employment screening policy.