Assistant Professor of Rhetoric, tenure-track

Rhetoric/Writing Excellence, Eckerd College . Assistant Professor of Rhetoric, tenure-track position, to start in August 2027. The Writing Excellence Program at Eckerd College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Rhetoric. Applications welcome from candidates with specialization in Rhetoric of Science and/or Social Science. Seeking an applicant committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research within a liberal arts environment.

Teaching will include 7 courses per academic year (3-1-3) , including primarily 100-level composition courses, with some advanced composition and rhetoric courses. Additionally, participation in an interdisciplinary, values-oriented general education program is required, including regular rotation in two common core courses and a first-year seminar program. Candidates with experience in global perspectives, community-engaged learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and/or experiential learning are especially encouraged to apply.

Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. The successful applicant will demonstrate engaged and effective teaching and will be expected to maintain a research agenda that complements the Writing Excellence program.

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references via . Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Alexis Ramsey-Tobienne ( View email address on us.fitly.work ). 

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.