Posting Details Job Title Assistant Professor of African-American Rhetoric (Tenure Track) Department ENGLISH Position Number F0958A Job Description The Department of English at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric with a specialization in African-American Rhetoric. This is a 10-month annual tenure track appointment that begins July 25, 2025. This Assistant Professor will teach 3:2 load in the department’s thriving Rhetoric and Writing Studies programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels in online, hybrid, and on-site capacities. Specifically, they will teach general education courses, writing and introductory rhetoric courses for majors, and graduate courses in historical rhetoric and their specialization. They will also engage with the scholarly conversations about African-American rhetoric and mentor graduate students, and the position offers opportunities for original course offerings in each program. Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Rhetorical Studies and African-American Rhetoric by July 24, 2025. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Applicants must have expertise, experience, or be able to demonstrate how they will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preferred Qualifications + Grant-funded research. + Experience with online teaching and learning. + Experience with interdisciplinary and community-based research. + Experience teaching racially diverse and underrepresented populations. Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 11/13/2024 Application Review Date 01/10/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21987 to apply and attach the following with their online application: + A cover letter detailing your research and teaching experience and the core principles that inform their approaches. The committee would also like to learn how would you see your expertise fitting into the existing English curriculum (https://catalog.odu.edu/courses/engl/) at all three instructional levels. + A current CV. + Unofficial graduate transcripts. + Contact information for 3 professional references. Additional materials may be asked of candidates as they advance. Applications must be submitted by January 10, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain active until it is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kevin E. DePew (kdepew@odu.edu). Telework Friendly No Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141. 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About the College https://www.odu.edu/arts-letters About the Department https://www.odu.edu/english Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print) + Higheredjobs.com + DiverseJobs.com + InsightIntoDiversity.com + Jobs.Virginia.gov + Old Dominion University website + Virginia Pilot (website or print) + Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print) + Academic Keys + Other + If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Contact Information for Professional References Optional Documents