Postdoc in Writing & Communication — 3 Year Research/Teaching

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

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.