"Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric"

Job Details

Dept. of Literature, Media, and Writing
Composition and Rhetoric - Tenure Track

The Department of Literature, Media, and Writing at Hartwick College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2026, pending final administrative approval. We seek candidates with expertise in First-Year Writing, with preference given to those with additional background in Multilingual Writing Pedagogies, Media Studies, and Technical Writing. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Composition & Rhetoric, English, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates with exceptional experience in teaching first-year writing will be considered. Specific teaching assignments will include College Writing and Co-requisite College Writing, with the possibility of other courses in rhetoric and composition based on areas of expertise. Teaching load will average 20 semester credit hours or their equivalent per academic year, and all faculty members teach during the College’s distinctive four-week January Term. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. Tenure-track faculty are expected to actively engage in scholarly or creative activities. Committee service, including campus wide and departmental governance, and academic advising are expected for re-appointment, tenure, and promotion.

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Salary Range: $59,000-61,000

To apply, please send:

• a cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and addressing teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and research interests, including evidence of teaching and scholarly excellence
• a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system,
• three letters of reference from your academic referees, sent directly by them to acadaff@hartwick.edu, with the position title and your name in the Subject line
• other discipline-specific application materials (optional)

Questions about the position may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Robert Seguin, at seguinr@hartwick.edu.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

Visit the following website to apply:

https://hartwickcollege.applytojob.com/apply/Peftc8sz7M/Assistant-Professor-Of-Composition-And-Rhetoric