Writing Program Director & Rhetoric/Composition Professor

1000scholars; Cotati (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition and Writing Program Director. The role combines teaching with leadership of the university's first-year writing program and curriculum oversight.

The position includes teaching rhetoric and composition, supervising program assessment, and advancing inclusive pedagogy for multilingual learners. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $84,000 for this tenure-track appointment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a closely related field, by Aug 1, 2027.
• Evidence of graduate-level coursework in composition theory and pedagogy.
• Experience teaching at the university level and ability to teach first-year writing.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and administer a university writing program.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting diverse students.
• Evidence of active scholarly agenda in rhetoric and composition or writing studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative leadership for the university's first-year writing program and teach rhetoric and composition courses.
• Coordinate curriculum development, program assessment, and support multilingual literacy and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship in rhetoric and composition.

Skills

Teaching university courses

Rhetoric and Composition

Program leadership

Inclusive teaching

Scholarly research

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Rhetoric & Composition or related field

Graduate coursework in composition theory & pedagogy

Job description

Sonoma State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition and Writing Program Director. The role combines teaching with leadership of the university's first-year writing program and curriculum oversight.

The position includes teaching rhetoric and composition, supervising program assessment, and advancing inclusive pedagogy for multilingual learners. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $84,000 for this tenure-track appointment.