Assistant Professor - Rhetoric and Writing (AI and Emerging Technologies)

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - Rhetoric and Writing (AI and Emerging Technologies)

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSS - Department of English (Susan D Weinstein (00005145))

   

Work Location:

0260 O.K. Allen Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing with a specialization in AI and emerging technologies, beginning in August of 2027.

 

About Us: Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, LSU is the flagship land-grant institution in Louisiana and a Research 1 University. We support research and teaching in a broad range of fields, including British, American, and postcolonial literatures; Caribbean, African American, and Black studies; Southern studies; feminist studies; queer studies; digital humanities; film and media arts; rhetoric; literacies; and English Education. English faculty teach in numerous interdisciplinary programs in these and more fields.

 

Requirements: Ph.D. in English, Writing and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Literature, or related fields by the time the position begins (August 2027); record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. This hire is designed to expand the purview of our department as it pertains to the study of technologies’ relations to writing and rhetoric. The successful candidate will build expertise in subfields such as writing in the age of AI, histories of writing technologies, AI and/or emerging technologies’ effects on cultural production, humanistic and interpretive approaches to AI literacies, emerging technologies and writing instruction, theories of rhetoric and technologies, or critical AI studies.

 

Teaching Expectations: The teaching load is 2/2 and consists of graduate and undergraduate courses. The new hire will have opportunities to teach in the Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture concentration and related English courses (including courses such as ENGL 2123: Literary Tradition and Themes, ENGL 2300: Interpreting Discourse, ENGL 3002: Technical Writing, ENGL 3300: Rhetoric: Texts and Historical Texts, ENGL 3301: Writing: Practice, Pedagogy and History, ENGL 3384: Cultural and Textual Studies, ENGL 4121: Studies in Literary History, ENGL 4300: Studies in Rhetorical Theory, or ENGL 4301: Studies in Composition Theory) along with special topics courses developed for graduate courses and serving on graduate dissertation committees.

 

Research Expectations: Competitive candidates should maintain an active scholarly profile at par with the expectations of a Research 1 Institution. We are especially open to a broad range of approaches to the subject of writing and rhetoric in the age of AI, including methodologies that emphasize critical awareness, the philosophy of technology, and humanistic approaches. The College provides support for research and faculty development.

 

Application and Interview Timeline: The committee will start reviewing applicants beginning December 15, 2026. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom in January 2027.

Application Process: All materials should be submitted electronically at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0260-OK-Allen-Hall/Assistant-Professor---Rhetoric-and-Writing--AI-and-Emerging-Technologies-_R00122172; you can also find a copy of the ad there.

Please note that an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Application Materials:

1. Letter of application (2 pages)
2. Current CV
3. 2-page research statement
4. Names (with contact information) of three referees from whom we may request confidential letters of recommendation.
5. Relevant writing sample of an article or chapter

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.

Questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges may be addressed to a member of the search committee, Jimmy Butts ([email protected]), Jennifer Davis ([email protected]), or Lauren Coats ([email protected]), or the English Department administrator, Mr. Richard Landry, at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

November 12, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 12, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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