Director of Composition, Assistant Professor

Radford University • Radford, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Writing, Language, and Literature in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track position as the Director of Composition at the assistant professor level. Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field required. Experience in writing program administration and writing tutor training preferred. Candidate must have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. Position responsibilities include: 1) teaching undergraduate and graduate composition courses; 2) developing strong collaborative relationships with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Mentoring Program and the Harvey Center for Learning and Writing; 3) engaging in a productive and independent line of research; 4) participating in SWLL, college, and university service activities; 5) other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field
• knowledge of best practices in writing program administration, including digital writing and the influence of technologies
• evidence of effective teaching
• Candidates should have completed the doctoral degree by the August 10th, 2026 start date.

Nice To Haves

• a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition
• Writing center experience and/or experience in writing tutor training.
• experience or interest in Writing in the Disciplines and/or Writing Across the Curriculum
• experience in program-level leadership, including collaboration with and across divisions, programs, and systems

Responsibilities

• teaching undergraduate and graduate composition courses
• developing strong collaborative relationships with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Mentoring Program and the Harvey Center for Learning and Writing
• engaging in a productive and independent line of research
• participating in SWLL, college, and university service activities
• other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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