Professor of Rhetoric Jobs
Professor of Rhetoric jobs are open across colleges, universities, and professional writing programs, from lecturer and visiting instructor to tenured associate and full professor, with specializations in composition studies, public discourse, and technical communication. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals.
The Full-Time Faculty role will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies in the English & Rhetoric program.
Job Summary:
Full-time faculty may have responsibilities in four areas: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development. The amount of time spent in each area is determined on an annual basis, after discussion between the faculty member and their Program Head, and may vary from year to year. The workload is based on the needs of the Department and School, consistent with the university’s mission as a teaching institution. While the majority of faculty typically spend the greatest percentage of their time teaching, there is the opportunity in a given year for the percentage of time in any category to change.
Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate courses. The number of courses assigned will consider credentials, program needs, course types, the number of different preparations, and the number of students served.
Service will typically include participating in and/or taking leadership roles in Purdue Global department or institution-wide governance committees. Service examples also include course lead, training and mentoring other faculty, facilitating student-focused organizations or activities, the evaluation of student portfolios, curriculum work, vacation relief for colleagues, and leadership in professional organizations.
Scholarship activities vary with the interests of the individual faculty member and may not be required. Scholarship activities should be developed in consultation with the Department Chair. Examples of PG scholarship activities include developing and implementing solutions or new approaches to academic and professional challenges, as well as publishing articles related to research within the discipline or profession and/or presenting at academic or professional meetings.
Some professional development (8 hours) is required for all faculty over the course of a year. Faculty development beyond these minimum expectations may be considered part of an annual workload, if determined appropriate by the Academic Department Chair or requested by the faculty member and approved by the Chair.
A balance of these four responsibilities is intended to sustain the academic goals of the university to serve adult learners, and advance the professional goals of the faculty, while creating a supportive learning environment that provides students with a clear path to graduation.
Teaching is typically the primary assignment for a Purdue Global faculty member, with service, scholarship and additional professional development activities comprising the balance of the annual workload. If no assignments are made in service and scholarship, a faculty member whose only assignment is teaching would not exceed 16-18 courses taught in a year.
What to expect in this role:
- Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
- Reports concerns regarding student academic progress to Success Coaches or Academic Advisors, as appropriate. Refers students with questions regarding financial aid, academics, attendance, and personal issues or concerns to the appropriate departments.
- Actively assists the University in retention and/or outreach efforts, which may include directly contacting students who are not engaged in the course or absent per department or campus guidelines.
- Maintains open and timely communication with students and the university via Purdue Global email. Reports student behavioral and Code of Student Conduct issues.
- Participates in institutional assessment and assists Chairs and Deans to develop and implement new programs as assigned.
- Regularly attends and participates in faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions. Serves on university committees as assigned.
- Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. Incorporates creative instructional strategies and/or learning activities.
- Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades.
- Follows university style and branding guidelines for materials that are created for students. Providing students with materials that always meet accessibility standards.
Experience:
Earned doctoral degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, Technical/Professional/Digital Writing, or a related field AND 18+ graduate credit hours in doctoral-level writing and research AND 18+ graduate credit hours in Technical, Professional, or Digital Writing
Minimum 2– 4 years related subject-matter work experience; at least 3 years of online teaching experience.
What we're looking for:
- Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Additional Information:
- The target salary for this position is $64,000. Learn more about our benefits HERE
- Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- This is a U.S.-based position. This position is open to candidates who reside and are authorized to work in the United States.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position.
- We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards .
- When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) This position is generally classified as exempt unless a non-exempt classification is required by applicable state law.
- Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.
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Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals.
The Full-Time Faculty role will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies in the English & Rhetoric program.
Job Summary:
Full-time faculty may have responsibilities in four areas: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development. The amount of time spent in each area is determined on an annual basis, after discussion between the faculty member and their Program Head, and may vary from year to year. The workload is based on the needs of the Department and School, consistent with the university’s mission as a teaching institution. While the majority of faculty typically spend the greatest percentage of their time teaching, there is the opportunity in a given year for the percentage of time in any category to change.
Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate courses. The number of courses assigned will consider credentials, program needs, course types, the number of different preparations, and the number of students served.
Service will typically include participating in and/or taking leadership roles in Purdue Global department or institution-wide governance committees. Service examples also include course lead, training and mentoring other faculty, facilitating student-focused organizations or activities, the evaluation of student portfolios, curriculum work, vacation relief for colleagues, and leadership in professional organizations.
Scholarship activities vary with the interests of the individual faculty member and may not be required. Scholarship activities should be developed in consultation with the Department Chair. Examples of PG scholarship activities include developing and implementing solutions or new approaches to academic and professional challenges, as well as publishing articles related to research within the discipline or profession and/or presenting at academic or professional meetings.
Some professional development (8 hours) is required for all faculty over the course of a year. Faculty development beyond these minimum expectations may be considered part of an annual workload, if determined appropriate by the Academic Department Chair or requested by the faculty member and approved by the Chair.
A balance of these four responsibilities is intended to sustain the academic goals of the university to serve adult learners, and advance the professional goals of the faculty, while creating a supportive learning environment that provides students with a clear path to graduation.
Teaching is typically the primary assignment for a Purdue Global faculty member, with service, scholarship and additional professional development activities comprising the balance of the annual workload. If no assignments are made in service and scholarship, a faculty member whose only assignment is teaching would not exceed 16-18 courses taught in a year.
What to expect in this role:
- Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
- Reports concerns regarding student academic progress to Success Coaches or Academic Advisors, as appropriate. Refers students with questions regarding financial aid, academics, attendance, and personal issues or concerns to the appropriate departments.
- Actively assists the University in retention and/or outreach efforts, which may include directly contacting students who are not engaged in the course or absent per department or campus guidelines.
- Maintains open and timely communication with students and the university via Purdue Global email. Reports student behavioral and Code of Student Conduct issues.
- Participates in institutional assessment and assists Chairs and Deans to develop and implement new programs as assigned.
- Regularly attends and participates in faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions. Serves on university committees as assigned.
- Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. Incorporates creative instructional strategies and/or learning activities.
- Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades.
- Follows university style and branding guidelines for materials that are created for students. Providing students with materials that always meet accessibility standards.
Experience:
Earned doctoral degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, Technical/Professional/Digital Writing, or a related field AND 18+ graduate credit hours in doctoral-level writing and research AND 18+ graduate credit hours in Technical, Professional, or Digital Writing
Minimum 2– 4 years related subject-matter work experience; at least 3 years of online teaching experience.
What we're looking for:
- Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Additional Information:
- The target salary for this position is $64,000. Learn more about our benefits HERE
- Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- This is a U.S.-based position. This position is open to candidates who reside and are authorized to work in the United States.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position.
- We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards .
- When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) This position is generally classified as exempt unless a non-exempt classification is required by applicable state law.
- Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.
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What Employers Look For
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, Purdue University, and Oakland University, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Georgia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 50% of professor of rhetoric openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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