Below you will see multiple job openings! 

Methodist College is hiring for two faculty positions in the field of Rhetoric and Composition; one position is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and the other is for a 1-year, full-time Lecturer. 

University of South Carolina is hiring a Full-time, Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Technical and Professional Communication

See below for all three job opportunities! 

Methodist College:

1-year, full-time Lecturer-direct contact: Kelly Neil- NeilK[at]smcsc.edu
Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a full-time, one-year faculty appointment (Annually Contracted Faculty) with a focus in Rhetoric and Composition for the 2024-2025 academic year. The teaching load is 5/5. Candidates are expected to contribute to the department by primarily teaching Developmental English and Expository Writing with opportunities to teach other composition and literature courses based on the candidate’s interests. The successful candidate should have expertise and interest in innovative pedagogies and demonstrate a record of teaching excellence.

Spartanburg Methodist College has a long history of providing excellent undergraduate education for students who are traditionally underserved. The institution seeks qualified candidates who possess the skills and abilities to work with students who have academic and life challenges. The successful candidate will have a clearly articulated teaching philosophy; experience with first-generation, non-traditional, and/or traditionally underserved student populations; and a record of teaching excellence. Spartanburg Methodist College particularly welcomes applications from candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications for this position include:
A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related discipline. (ABD with identified completion date will also be considered.) All areas of specialization are welcome.
2 years of teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
Please submit the following to apply:
cover letter explaining your interest in the position, qualifications, and reason you are applying
curriculum vitae
college transcripts (can submit copies/unofficial transcripts to apply, but will be required to submit official copies to be hired)

 

Full Time Lecturer of English- direct contact: Kelly Neil- NeilK[at]smcsc.edu
Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment for an Assistant Professor of English with a focus in Rhetoric and Composition beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. The teaching load is 4/4. Candidates are expected to contribute broadly to the department by teaching lower-level courses, as well as developing upper-level courses in their area of specialization. The successful candidate should have expertise and interest in innovative pedagogies, demonstrate a record of teaching excellence, possess a commitment to service, and show potential for research and scholarship.

Spartanburg Methodist College has a long history of providing excellent undergraduate education for students who are traditionally underserved. The institution seeks qualified candidates who possess the skills and abilities to work with students who have academic and life challenges. The successful candidate will have a clearly articulated teaching philosophy; experience with first-generation, non-traditional, and/or traditionally underserved student populations; and a record of teaching excellence. Spartanburg Methodist College particularly welcomes applications from candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications for this position include:
A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related discipline. (ABD with identified completion date will also be considered). We are especially interested in candidates with areas of specialization in professional writing; technical communication; digital and social media studies; visual rhetorics; business, grant, and non-profit writing; or editing and publishing. Additional experience with creative writing and/or journalism is welcome.
2 years of teaching experience at the college level is preferred

Please submit the following to apply:
cover letter explaining your interest in the position, qualifications, and reason you are applying
curriculum vitae
college transcripts (can submit copies/unofficial transcripts to apply, but will be required to submit official copies to be hired)

Application deadline is January 15, 2024

About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.

SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.

 

See both job postings HERE 

USC:

Full-time, Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Technical and Professional Communication: direct contact- Chris Holcombe: holcombc[at]mailbox.sc.edu.

The Department of English at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Technical and Professional Communication. We seek a scholar with a research agenda focused on diversity and social advocacy in technical and professional writing and communication. Research emphases might include rhetorics of health and medicine; disability studies; universal design and inclusive accessible design; TPC pedagogy; intercultural or cross-border communication in medical, community, and organizational contexts; multilingualism or global Englishes in TPC; or improving information design and communication for oppressed, underrepresented, or minoritized communities. Evidence of the ability to conduct excellent research is essential. The successful candidate should be prepared to offer courses in the undergraduate major concentration in Writing, minor in Professional Writing and Communication, and M.A. and Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, where the teaching load is typically 2/2

Required Education and Experience
PhD must be attained and in hand by August 16, 2024.

Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 10/06/2023

Special Instructions to Applicant
All applicants must complete an online application at:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154418. Applicants must submit a letter of application, CV, writing sample, and letters of recommendation from three references. Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Chris Holcomb (holcombc [at]mailbox.sc.edu).

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

 

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