Assistant Professor - Rhetoric and Writing Studies

The Department of English at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a tenure‐track position in Rhetoric and Writing at the level of assistant professor to begin August 2026. Teaching responsibilities include courses in rhetoric and writing at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Alongside a primary focus on rhetoric and writing, the candidate may have related expertise in supporting areas, such as technical and professional writing, digital media, writing and technology, or women’s and gender studies, among other specialized sub-fields of interest.

This is a full‐time, nine‐month position in the Department of English. The position requires commitments to research, teaching, and service.

Teaching Expectations : The teaching load is 2 / 2 and consists of relevant undergraduate and graduate courses, such as our own ENGL 2300 - Interpreting Discourse, ENGL 3002 - Technical Writing, ENGL 3300 - Rhetoric : Texts and Historical Texts, ENGL 3301 - Writing : Practice, Pedagogy and History, ENGL 4300 - Studies in Rhetorical Theory, ENGL 4301 - Studies in Composition Theory. The new hire will also have opportunities to teach other related courses in the Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture concentration as well as graduate courses and serve on graduate student committees.

Research Expectations : Competitive candidates should maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of a Research 1 Institution. A well-planned research and publishing agenda at the level of an R1 record is required for the position to meet the expectations for our tenure-track faculty. The College provides support for research and faculty development.

Required Qualifications :   Ph.D. in English or related fields with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition. Applicants who are A.B.D. and will complete the Ph.D. by the time of appointment will be considered.

Application Deadline : The deadline for all application materials is November 20, 2025. Initial interviews will be conducted by Zoom. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre‐employment background check. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at : https : / / lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / LSU / job / 0223-OK-Allen-Hall / Assistant-Professor Rhetoric-and-Writing-Studies_R00109766

Applications must be submitted online through LSU’s HR portal and should include :

1. Letter of application which includes a description of your fit for the position relative to the required and preferred qualifications listed in the advertisement

2. Complete curriculum vitae

3. Complete contact information for three references (mailing address, phone, and email)

4. Relevant writing sample of an article or chapter

Contacts : For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the chair of the search committee, Jimmy Butts (jbutts@lsu.edu).