The English and Communications program at AUA
introduces its students to the wide range of literacies needed to analyze complex problems and produce innovative creative work in the
mid-21st century. Our alumni often go on to top graduate programs at institutions such as Harvard University, Columbia University, Sciences
Po, the Sorbonne, and University College London.
About the American University of Armenia: Founded in 1991, the American University
of Armenia is committed to providing excellent education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. AUA's mission is to bring American
education to Armenia, preparing Armenian citizens and those of the region to address the needs of sustainable development in an environment
that values academic excellence, free inquiry, integrity, scholarship, innovation, leadership, and service to society. AUA is accredited by
the US Department of Education, through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) regional accrediting body, and it benefits
from a formal affiliation with the University of California system, which has significantly influenced its academic development and offers
legal and investment support.
Responsibilities:
- Teach core Sophomore-level and Senior-level writing
courses to English & Communications majors. - Teach upper-division elective courses in areas of rhetoric and writing studies, which
may include composition studies and pedagogy, rhetorical theory, digital and multimodal rhetoric, professional and technical communication,
public writing, or related fields. - Teach General Education courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to non-major
students. - Engage actively in research that contributes to the fields of Rhetoric, Composition and/or Writing
Studies. - Contribute to curricular and programmatic developments.
- Mentor students in their academic and professional
development. - Participate in program, college, and university service activities.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and publishing in the fields of Rhetoric, Composition, and/or Writing Studies.
Candidates should hold a PhD in Rhetoric/Composition, English, or a closely related discipline upon employment. Candidates should
demonstrate a strong record of teaching and scholarly publication appropriate to their career stage.
Preference will be given to
candidates with experience teaching non-native English speakers and/or conducting academic work in an international context. We particularly
encourage applications from individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to AUA's BAC (Belonging, Access, Community) principles, as well
as to social and environmental justice, anti-racism, and culturally sustaining practices within their research, teaching, and service.
Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with university-wide pay scale, qualifications and experience.
Application
Process:
Interested candidates should submit a 2-3 page cover letter addressing their teaching strategies and philosophy,
relevant professional experience, as well as current and future research directions. Applications should also include a Curriculum Vitae and
the names and contact information of three referees. All materials should be submitted via AUA career platform
here.
Priority will be given to applications received by December 8, 2026. Application review will continue on a rolling basis
until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. Inquiries about the search may be directed to the EC
program chair, Dr. Mica Hilson (mhilson@aua.am).
