Computational and/or Digital Rhetorics - Open Rank

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The Department of Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for a tenure-track/tenure-eligible Open Rank position (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) in Computational and/or Digital Rhetorics (AI and Writing), to begin August 15, 2027.

We seek a scholar whose research examines the relationships among writing, rhetoric, literacy, and emerging computational technologies, including artificial intelligence. Candidates may work in areas such as digital rhetoric, writing technologies, computational rhetoric, AI and writing, digital humanities, rhetoric of technology, literacy studies, human-centered computing, or related fields. We especially welcome applicants whose work combines theoretical and empirical inquiry with innovative approaches to research, teaching, and program development.

The successful candidate will join a growing Department of Writing Studies and contribute to the University of Miami’s broader investments in artificial intelligence, digital scholarship, and/or the digital humanities. The ideal hire will strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations across the College and University.

The Department of Writing Studies serves students from every college and school at the University of Miami and functions as a University-wide hub for writing and communication development. In addition to housing a large First-Year Writing program serving more than 2,400 students annually, the department offers undergraduate and graduate coursework in rhetoric, writing studies, professional communication, writing technologies, multimodal design, legal writing, civic engagement, and innovation studies. The department also oversees the University Writing Center.

The successful candidate will maintain an active and visible research agenda; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric, writing, literacy, and technology; contribute to graduate teacher preparation; and participate in curriculum and program development. Candidates with experience or interest in writing program administration, assessment, digital scholarship, or AI-enhanced educational innovation are especially encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in scholars who view writing programs, literacy development, and AI-enabled communication as opportunities for nationally significant research and public engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Composition and Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated research agenda related to writing, rhetoric, literacy, and computational or digital technologies.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Record of scholarly achievement commensurate with rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with writing program administration, curriculum development, assessment, or graduate teacher education.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across the humanities, social sciences, computing, design, and professional fields.

About the University of Miami

The University of Miami is among the nation’s leading research universities and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the university enrolls more than 19,000 students and supports a vibrant and diverse intellectual community committed to teaching, research, creativity, and public engagement. The University has made significant investments in artificial intelligence, digital scholarship, and interdisciplinary research that connect the humanities with emerging technologies.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF to miami.edu/careers:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three professional references (letters will be requested only of finalists by the search committee chair)

Review of applications will begin on November 30 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair Ben Lauren, [email protected].

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty