Assistant Professor

Emory University • Oxford, GA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University’s Oxford College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Oral Communication, beginning in fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the Writing and Communication Program by teaching first-year writing and courses in public speaking, oratory, multimedia communication, or a related area. The teaching load is three courses per semester, including multiple sections of first-year writing annually and a Discovery Seminar every other academic year.

The candidate will maintain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications and serve the Writing and Communication Program, General Education Program, and the broader campus. The role includes developing the area of oral communication across campus. Oxford College serves approximately 1,000 first- and second-year students in an intensive liberal-arts program on Emory University’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in English, Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Communication, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching oral communication and first-year writing.
• Demonstrated research agenda and peer-reviewed publication.
• Experience working with students from different backgrounds and learning styles.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues across different perspectives and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Primary specializations in oral communication and first-year writing.
• Secondary interests in public speaking, oratory, writing/communication centers, multimedia communication, community-engaged learning, oral history, performance studies, or media studies.
• Experience advising and/or mentoring undergraduates.
• Experience supporting faculty who wish to incorporate speaking components into their courses.
• Experience supporting students in speaking assignments across the curriculum.
• Demonstrated potential to support and expand the writing and communications program in oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester, including multiple sections of first-year writing annually.
• Teach a Discovery Seminar every other academic year.
• Teach courses in public speaking, oratory, multimedia communication, or a related area.
• Maintain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Serve the Writing and Communication Program, General Education Program, and the broader campus.
• Develop the area of oral communication across campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree