Assistant Professor Positions – Texas Tech University

Faculty Opportunities: Assistant Professor Positions – Texas Tech University

• Institution: Texas Tech University

• Location: Lubbock, Texas, United States

• Number of Openings: 3 total

  • 2 positions in Rhetoric and Writing Studies

  • 1 position in Organizational Communication

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and departmental budget; exact salary not specified

1. Assistant Professor – Rhetoric and Writing Studies

• Department: English, College of Arts & Sciences

• Job ID: 46320BR

• Number of Positions: 2

• Teaching Load: 2/2

• Appointment: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of English at Texas Tech University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Rhetoric and Writing Studies.

Faculty will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentor graduate students, develop a strong record of peer-reviewed and/or funded research, and participate in departmental, university, and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

• Mentor graduate students.

• Develop a record of peer-reviewed and/or funded research.

• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

• Contribute to the Technical Communication and Rhetoric programme.

• Teach across onsite, hybrid, and/or online formats as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Technical Communication, English, or a related field by the time of appointment.

• At least 2 years of demonstrated college-level teaching effectiveness; graduate teaching experience counts.

• Research and teaching specialization in Rhetoric and Writing Studies.

• Record of peer-reviewed publication and/or a clearly promising research and publication agenda.

Preferred Areas

Preference may be given to applicants specializing in:

• Rhetoric of Technology

• Digital Rhetoric

• Writing Pedagogy

• Community Literacy

• Writing Program Administration

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Programme or academic administration.

• At least two years of online teaching.

• Grant-supported research or scholarship.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. List of References

Contact: Dr. Scott Weedon, Search Committee Chair
Email: Scott.Weedon@ttu.edu

2. Assistant Professor – Organizational Communication

• Department: Department of Communication Studies, College of Media & Communication

• Job ID: 46257BR

• Number of Positions: 1

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Work Allocation: 40% Research, 40% Teaching, 20% Service

• Teaching Load: 2/2

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

• On-Duty Report Date: Mid-August 2027

• Application Deadline: Not provided in the supplied source text

Overview of Role

The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organizational Communication.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally visible research agenda, teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, pursue external funding, and contribute to service, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an active research agenda in Organizational Communication.

• Pursue external research funding.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Mentor students.

• Teach Organizational Communication and related subjects such as:

  • Conflict and Problem Solving

  • Group Communication

  • Leadership

• Develop special-topic courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

• Contribute to community-engaged scholarship and outreach.

• Collaborate across disciplines on research, teaching, and engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Ph.D. in Communication or equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field.

• ABD candidates may apply, but the degree must be completed before the official start date.

• Clear research agenda in Organizational Communication.

• Evidence of conference papers and/or peer-reviewed publications.

• Record of receiving internal or external funding for research, teaching, travel, or service.

• Evidence of instructional experience.

• Evidence of service to the discipline, academy, and/or community.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Publications in Organizational Communication.

• External research funding.

• At least two years of college-level teaching experience.

• Graduate student mentoring experience.

• Interdisciplinary or community-engaged scholarship.

• Professional engagement through organizations such as:

  • OCMC

  • Aspen Engaged

  • NCA

  • ICA

• Experience teaching across different modalities.

• Student-centered pedagogy addressing contemporary workplace needs.

• Community engagement and outreach experience.

Important Dates

• Assistant Professor – Rhetoric and Writing Studies: November 1, 2026

• Assistant Professor – Organizational Communication: Deadline not stated in the supplied source; verify before publication

• Expected Start Date for Both Searches: September 1, 2027

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