Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence – Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence – Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Department: Department of English and Comparative Literature

• Position: Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence – Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing

• Vacancy ID: FAC0006149

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

• Teaching Load: 2-2

• Location: North Carolina, United States

• Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Salary / Remuneration: Dependent on experience and qualifications; exact amount not specified

• Posting Open Date: October 6, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

• Open Until Filled: No

Overview of Role

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on the evolving relationships among artificial intelligence, writing, editing, digital publishing, and rhetoric.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, service, mentoring, and curriculum development across undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Research Focus

The position is especially suited to scholars working across areas such as:

• Rhetoric and Composition

• Writing Studies

• Technical and Professional Communication

• Digital Rhetoric

• Literacy Studies

• Digital Publishing

• Artificial Intelligence and Writing

• Authorship and Creativity

• Communication and Labour

• Ethics and Publishing

• Humanistic Inquiry and Emerging Technologies

The Department is interested in scholarship that examines AI as a complex historical, theoretical, empirical, creative, and pedagogical problem rather than through simplistic narratives of either technological optimism or critique.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Carry a 2-2 teaching load.

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curricula.

• Mentor students.

• Participate in selected administrative activities.

• Maintain an active scholarly research programme.

• Contribute to departmental and university service.

• Participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a:

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

The degree must be completed by the time of appointment.

Applicants should also have:

• College-level instructional experience.

• Research related to writing, editing, digital publishing, rhetoric, and/or AI.

• Ability to contribute to the University’s teaching and research mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates demonstrating:

• Excellence in college-level teaching.

• Strong research portfolio.

• Expertise in research methods.

• History of interdisciplinary or collaborative scholarship.

• Research and teaching experience related to Artificial Intelligence and Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing.

• Practical and pedagogical engagement with emerging technologies.

• Public-facing or community-engaged scholarly work.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

   • Discuss teaching, research, and interest in the position

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

   • Current and future scholarly work

4. Writing Sample

5. Sample Syllabus

   • Related to writing, editing, digital publishing, rhetoric, or AI and writing

   • Include a brief contextual statement explaining alignment with pedagogical philosophy

6. Four Letters of Recommendation

Important Dates

• Posting Open Date: October 6, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

• Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2027

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the UNC-Chapel Hill application portal.

Vacancy ID: FAC0006149

Application Link:
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326415

Search Committee Chair: David J. Baker
Email: davidbak@email.unc.edu

Application Portal Support: Sujata Paudel
Email: paudels@unc.edu

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