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- Full-time
- Opening on: Sep 9 2026
- AddRan College
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Application Deadline:
Review begin September 30, position open until filled
Position Details:
Rhetoric of Health and Medicine
Appointment begins August 2027
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The Department of English at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track colleague at the rank of assistant professor with expertise in rhetorics of health and medicine (RHM). As RHM is an interdisciplinary field, a successful applicant will demonstrate a foundational focus in rhetoric, composition, writing studies, or technical communication as well as a research agenda informed by some of (but not all or limited to) the following disciplines and subfields: disability studies; community literacy; Indigenous studies; science and technology studies; Black studies; global/transnational rhetorics; feminist, queer, and trans rhetorics; antiracist rhetoric and writing; medical humanities; etc.
TCU proudly follows a teacher-scholar model. Tenure line faculty have a regular 3/2 course load, and newly hired faculty receive pre-tenure course release support for research. All faculty teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate theses/dissertations, and serve on graduate student committees. The successful candidate will join a cohort of seven tenure-stream rhetoric and composition faculty and contribute to dynamic graduate programs as well as support the growth of an undergraduate major and minor in writing and rhetoric. Candidates with relevant expertise may also contribute to our department’s programs in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies and Women and Gender Studies as well as the program in Digital Culture/Digital Analytics and other interdisciplinary initiatives. The position carries a nationally competitive salary, benefits, and internal research support.
Required qualifications: A PhD in rhetoric, composition, writing studies or a closely related field with RHM focus in hand at the time of appointment; the ability to publish high-quality scholarly research in relevant areas; and demonstrate excellent teaching at the college level. Preferred qualifications: Interest in securing external research funding; experience with curriculum development and/or program administration; strong knowledge of research methods in writing studies; and a record of working collaboratively and across the disciplines.
Review of materials begins September 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Required materials must be submitted to TCU’s online application:
- CV
- Letter of interest outlining a strong research agenda, teaching record, and service, mentoring, and/or administrative experience.
Additional materials (requested after first-round review):
- Writing sample
- Teaching Portfolio (10 pages max)
- Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
Department Details:
As the largest department in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts, the TCU Department of English is a vibrant and diverse intellectual community. We offer distinct majors and minors in the study of writing and rhetorics; literatures and cultures; and creative writing as well as an MA in English (including an Accelerated BA to MA program), a PhD in English, a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, and a pilot postdoctoral program. We also serve as the administrative home for the programs in Women and Gender Studies and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies. Our 35 full-time permanent faculty members are dedicated teacher-scholars and productive leaders in their fields. The department values and supports synergistic inquiry between the areas of study represented within the department as well as interdisciplinary connections across the university.
The department has a particularly long history and well-established reputation in Rhetoric and Composition Studies. Our faculty have edited and established field-defining journals, hosted important conferences, held leadership roles with professional organizations, and won important awards while remaining dedicated teachers and mentors to many professionals, notable scholars, and community leaders.
Learn more about us at https://addran.tcu.edu/english/
School/College Description:
Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 10 departments (Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, and World Languages & Global Studies), and two units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force). AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.
University & Fort Worth Description:
About TCU
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class, private, Carnegie-classified national research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States.
TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful — spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from downtown.
The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty members.
About Fort Worth
Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the United States.
Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
- CV
- Letter of interest outlining a strong research agenda, teaching record, and service, mentoring, and/or administrative experience
Additional materials (requested after first-round review):
- Writing sample
- Teaching Portfolio (10 pages max)
- Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
Employment Values Statement:
Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability
Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics.
The Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report can be found on the TCU Police Department website at https://police.tcu.edu/annual-security-report, or a paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the TCU Police Department at 817-257-7930, or via email at police@tcu.edu.
- 501255
- Faculty
- Full-time
- Opening on: Sep 9 2026
- AddRan College
Add to favorites
Application Deadline:
Review begin September 30, position open until filled
Position Details:
Rhetoric of Health and Medicine
Appointment begins August 2027
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The Department of English at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track colleague at the rank of assistant professor with expertise in rhetorics of health and medicine (RHM). As RHM is an interdisciplinary field, a successful applicant will demonstrate a foundational focus in rhetoric, composition, writing studies, or technical communication as well as a research agenda informed by some of (but not all or limited to) the following disciplines and subfields: disability studies; community literacy; Indigenous studies; science and technology studies; Black studies; global/transnational rhetorics; feminist, queer, and trans rhetorics; antiracist rhetoric and writing; medical humanities; etc.
TCU proudly follows a teacher-scholar model. Tenure line faculty have a regular 3/2 course load, and newly hired faculty receive pre-tenure course release support for research. All faculty teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate theses/dissertations, and serve on graduate student committees. The successful candidate will join a cohort of seven tenure-stream rhetoric and composition faculty and contribute to dynamic graduate programs as well as support the growth of an undergraduate major and minor in writing and rhetoric. Candidates with relevant expertise may also contribute to our department’s programs in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies and Women and Gender Studies as well as the program in Digital Culture/Digital Analytics and other interdisciplinary initiatives. The position carries a nationally competitive salary, benefits, and internal research support.
Required qualifications: A PhD in rhetoric, composition, writing studies or a closely related field with RHM focus in hand at the time of appointment; the ability to publish high-quality scholarly research in relevant areas; and demonstrate excellent teaching at the college level. Preferred qualifications: Interest in securing external research funding; experience with curriculum development and/or program administration; strong knowledge of research methods in writing studies; and a record of working collaboratively and across the disciplines.
Review of materials begins September 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Required materials must be submitted to TCU’s online application:
- CV
- Letter of interest outlining a strong research agenda, teaching record, and service, mentoring, and/or administrative experience.
Additional materials (requested after first-round review):
- Writing sample
- Teaching Portfolio (10 pages max)
- Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
Department Details:
As the largest department in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts, the TCU Department of English is a vibrant and diverse intellectual community. We offer distinct majors and minors in the study of writing and rhetorics; literatures and cultures; and creative writing as well as an MA in English (including an Accelerated BA to MA program), a PhD in English, a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, and a pilot postdoctoral program. We also serve as the administrative home for the programs in Women and Gender Studies and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies. Our 35 full-time permanent faculty members are dedicated teacher-scholars and productive leaders in their fields. The department values and supports synergistic inquiry between the areas of study represented within the department as well as interdisciplinary connections across the university.
The department has a particularly long history and well-established reputation in Rhetoric and Composition Studies. Our faculty have edited and established field-defining journals, hosted important conferences, held leadership roles with professional organizations, and won important awards while remaining dedicated teachers and mentors to many professionals, notable scholars, and community leaders.
Learn more about us at https://addran.tcu.edu/english/
School/College Description:
Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 10 departments (Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, and World Languages & Global Studies), and two units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force). AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.
University & Fort Worth Description:
About TCU
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class, private, Carnegie-classified national research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States.
TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful — spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from downtown.
The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty members.
About Fort Worth
Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the United States.
Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
- CV
- Letter of interest outlining a strong research agenda, teaching record, and service, mentoring, and/or administrative experience
Additional materials (requested after first-round review):
- Writing sample
- Teaching Portfolio (10 pages max)
- Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
Employment Values Statement:
Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability
Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics.
The Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report can be found on the TCU Police Department website at https://police.tcu.edu/annual-security-report, or a paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the TCU Police Department at 817-257-7930, or via email at police@tcu.edu.
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The qualifications that appear most often in professor of rhetoric jobs.
- Earned doctorate in rhetoric, composition, or a closely related communication field
- Demonstrated record of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed rhetoric or composition journals
- Experience teaching undergraduate writing, argumentation, or public speaking courses
- Ability to teach graduate seminars in rhetorical theory or research methods
- Familiarity with writing program administration, assessment, or curriculum design
- Evidence of ongoing research agenda in a defined area of rhetorical studies
Tips for Your Professor of Rhetoric Job Search
Tailor your dossier to each department
Rhetoric departments vary widely in emphasis, from classical argumentation to digital media studies. Read each job ad carefully and reframe your research statement and sample syllabi to mirror the department's stated priorities before you submit.
Lead your CV with peer-reviewed publications
Search committees for rhetoric positions weigh refereed journal articles in outlets like Rhetoric Society Quarterly or College Composition and Communication heavily. Place your publications section immediately after your education credentials, not buried below service or teaching experience.
Prepare a teaching philosophy that names your methods
Generic statements about student-centered learning won't stand out. Name the specific rhetorical frameworks you use in the classroom, such as Toulmin argumentation, genre pedagogy, or multimodal composition, and connect each to measurable student outcomes you've observed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of rhetoric openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Request letters from discipline-specific referees
At least one of your letters should come from a scholar who can speak to your contributions to rhetoric and composition specifically, not just to your broader academic performance. A letter from a composition or communication studies faculty member carries more weight than a general academic endorsement.
Negotiate startup support and course load together
Once an offer arrives, ask about course release in your first year, conference travel funding, and research startup funds in the same conversation. These resources directly affect your ability to publish toward tenure and are far easier to secure before you sign than after.
Professor of Rhetoric Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of rhetorics?
The companies hiring the most professor of rhetorics right now include Eckerd College, SUNY Maritime College, and Texas Christian University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings tend to cluster at research universities and regional comprehensive institutions with active writing programs.
How many professor of rhetoric jobs are remote?
About 0% of professor of rhetoric openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote arrangements most common in online writing program administration roles and distance-education composition positions rather than traditional campus-based tenure-track appointments. Most on-campus teaching roles still require in-person presence for the full academic year.
How do you become a professor of rhetoric?
Earning a doctorate in rhetoric, composition, or communication studies is the standard entry point for tenure-track positions. During your doctoral program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, teach as an instructor of record, and present at major conferences in the field. After graduating, apply to visiting, postdoctoral, or tenure-track openings, and build a coherent scholarly agenda that distinguishes your research contributions.
Can you get hired as a professor of rhetoric with little teaching experience?
Adjunct and visiting instructor roles are the most realistic entry points when your teaching record is thin. Departments filling these positions weigh your coursework, research potential, and ability to hit the ground running on core writing or argumentation courses. Teaching one or two sections as a graduate instructor, even informally, and documenting your outcomes in a teaching portfolio strengthens your candidacy significantly.
What does the professor of rhetoric interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a preliminary screening interview conducted by a small committee, often held at a major disciplinary conference or over video. Finalists then receive a campus visit invitation that typically includes a research presentation, a teaching demonstration with real students, individual meetings with faculty and administrators, and a session with graduate students. The full campus visit usually runs across two days before the committee deliberates.
Where can I find and apply to professor of rhetoric jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of rhetoric jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and interests.
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