Academic Professional and Technical Writing Position
21 hours ago
The Department of Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for two tenure-eligible faculty positions to begin August 15, 2025. The first position is Open Rank and the second is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek colleagues with scholarly expertise in Professional and Technical Writing. Candidates with interest and/or experience in writing program administration are also encouraged to apply.
About the DepartmentThe Department of Writing Studies is the twenty-first department in the College of Arts and Sciences and was approved by the University of Miami Board of Trustees in January 2022. In addition to housing the first-year writing program, the department offers courses in professional writing, leadership and innovation, science writing, legal writing, and civic and community engagement. The department has also successfully launched an innovative, forward-looking Minor in Professional Writing. As well, the department oversees the University's Writing Center, which coordinates writing enriched curriculum efforts for the university community.
About the OpportunityCandidates will also have an opportunity to teach in the College of Arts and Sciences' exciting new co-major in Innovation and Society. Innovation and Society infuses design thinking and data science as core competencies within a liberal arts framework that centers the needs of humans facing significant global challenges. The co-major emphasizes experiential learning, critical making, and equitable and inclusive design practices in pursuit of solving problems with/in community.
Qualifications- Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication, Composition and Rhetoric, or closely related field, in hand by August 15, 2025
- A robust research agenda in writing and rhetoric studies
- Evidence of equitable and inclusive teaching excellence at the college level, especially with diverse student populations
- A publication record commensurate with rank
The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world. More than 19,000 students from around the world are pursuing their academic goals at the University of Miami, a vibrant and diverse community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.
Application MaterialsApplicants must submit their application materials to the University of Miami's Career Opportunities website, located at: Please upload the following under CV/Resume as a single PDF document:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of commitment to diversity
Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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Coral Gables, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full timeAbout the PositionThe Department of Writing Studies at the University of Miami invites applications for a tenure-eligible faculty position in Professional and Technical Writing. We seek colleagues with scholarly expertise in the field and a commitment to teaching excellence.ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in Professional and Technical Writing, including...
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Coral Gables, Florida, United States University of Miami Full timeAbout the PositionThe Department of Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for a tenure-eligible faculty position in Professional and Technical Writing. We seek colleagues with scholarly expertise in writing and rhetoric studies, with a focus on professional and technical...
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Coral Gables, Florida, United States University of Miami Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe University of Miami's Department of Writing Studies invites applications for a tenure-eligible faculty position in Professional and Technical Writing. We seek colleagues with scholarly expertise in this field and a commitment to teaching excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in Professional and Technical Writing, including...
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Coral Gables, Florida, United States University of Miami Full timeCurrent Employees: If you are currently employed at the University of Miami, please log in to Workday to utilize the internal application process. For guidance on applying for faculty or staff positions using the Career worklet, please refer to the provided resources. The Department of Writing Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University...
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Coral Gables, Florida, United States University of Miami Full timeCurrent Employees: If you are currently employed at the University of Miami, please log in to Workday to utilize the internal application process. For guidance on applying for faculty or staff positions, please refer to the appropriate resources. The Department of Writing Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami is seeking...
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