The Rhetoric Program in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a specialist in Professional and Technical Communication at the rank of teaching-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in teaching and shaping the future of our Professional & Technical Communication programs. Our professional and technical writing degrees include a B.A. and M.A in Professional Writing and a B.S. in Technical Writing. The Rhetoric program oversees the professional & technical writing programs as well as our M.A. and Ph.D. in Rhetoric.
We are looking for a new colleague to teach core and elective professional and technical communication courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. See the list of courses in our MAPW program as an example of the kind of courses you might be asked to teach.
This faculty member will begin as the Associate Director of our Professional & Technical Communication Programs. Depending on their prior administrative experience, we anticipate that within 2–3 years the faculty member will fully transition into the role of Director.
Successful candidates ideally should
- understand evidence-based pedagogy and professional practice in professional and technical communication,
- be interested in the programmatic aspects of professional and technical communication education (administrative experience is a plus, but not required),
- have professional experience in the production of professional or technical communications, and
- be interested in pursuing research related to their administrative and/or teaching roles
For further information about our department and university, see: https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/english/
Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment in Rhetoric, Communication Studies, Technical/Professional Communication, Writing Studies or a closely related field.
Appointment, Rank, and Salary: Nine-month, teaching-track Assistant Professor. The teaching-track load is three courses each semester (fall/spring). Salary commensurate with experience.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted online through Interfolio. Follow the link below to electronically submit a curriculum vitae, three current letters of reference, a writing or research sample, teaching portfolio (teaching statement, syllabi, and assignments), and a cover letter. Interfolio can be accessed using this link https://apply.interfolio.com/172501.
Questions may be addressed to Jessica Bittel, [contact details available in the full listing] [contact details available in the full listing].
Application Deadline: Applications received by October 24, 2026 will be given full consideration.
Application Process: This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information.
