Assistant Professor of Literature and Writing Studies – California State University San Marcos

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Literature and Writing Studies – California State University San Marcos

• Institution: California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Literature and Writing Studies

• Job Number: 562556

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Primary Area: Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition

• Related Areas: Cultural and Decolonial Rhetorics, Civic Rhetoric, Visual Culture, Film Studies, Creative Writing

• Teaching Load: Three 3-unit courses per semester

• Salary / Remuneration: Anticipated hiring range approximately INR 7.16 lakh – INR 7.39 lakh per month, equivalent to approximately INR 85.98 lakh – INR 88.62 lakh annually

• Location: San Marcos, California, United States

• Application Review Begins: November 2, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Literature and Writing Studies at California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s Literature and Writing Studies curriculum and work closely with the General Education Writing (GEW) Program. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to writing program administration, graduate mentoring, thesis supervision, and departmental leadership.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach three 3-unit courses per semester.

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate Literature and Writing Studies programs.

• Work closely with the General Education Writing Program.

• Partner with the GEW Director in program administration and research.

• Contribute to campus-wide writing requirements.

• Collaborate with the CSUSM Writing Center and Library.

• Mentor master’s-level graduate students.

• Chair graduate theses.

• Participate in curriculum development and departmental leadership.

• Potentially rotate into the GEW Program Director role depending on expertise and interest.

Priority Teaching & Research Areas

Candidates with expertise in the following areas are particularly encouraged:

• Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition

• Cultural Rhetorics

• Decolonial Rhetorics

• Native American and Indigenous Rhetorics

• Chicanx and Latinx Rhetorics

• African American Rhetorics

• Asian and Pacific American Rhetorics

• Comparative Rhetorics

• Civic Rhetoric

• Visual Culture

• Film Studies

• Creative Writing

• Writing Program Administration

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition or a related field.

• ABD candidates may apply.

• Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment.

• Applicants with a degree in a related field should explain how their doctoral training prepares them to contribute to Literature and Writing Studies.

• Evidence of scholarly work in one or more relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Can contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Have an interest in first-year writing instruction.

• Have experience or interest in writing program administration.

• Bring expertise in culturally engaged or decolonial approaches to rhetoric.

• Can contribute to broader interdisciplinary areas such as visual culture, film studies, or creative writing.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter – maximum 2 pages

3. Teaching Philosophy – maximum 1 page

4. Sample First-Year Writing Syllabus

5. Sample Syllabus for a Course Proposed for the LTWR Major

6. Contact Information for Three References

Additional materials may be requested before interview.

Application Process

• Job Number: 562556

• Application Review Begins: November 2, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

• Application Link: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=562556&lJobSourceTypeID=860&sLanguage=en-us

CSUSM requires employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

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