American University of Armenia
Armenia
Industry:
Education
Type:
Not-for profit organization
Date of Foundation:
1991
Full-Time Faculty Position in Rhetoric, Composition, and Writing Studies
Full time
Yerevan
Employment term Permanent
Category Education/training
Job description:
Program: BA in English and Communications
Job Type: Full-time, Assistant/ Associate Professor
Position Overview: The American University of Armenia (AUA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Rhetoric, Composition, and Writing Studies, starting in July 2027. This position is open at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Faculty members at AUA are typically expected to teach three courses per semester, engage in program development and university service, and pursue an active research agenda.
The English and Communications program at AUA introduces its students to the wide range of literacies needed to analyze complex problems and produce innovative creative work in the mid-21st century. Our alumni often go on to top graduate programs at institutions such as Harvard University, Columbia University, Sciences Po, the Sorbonne, and University College London.
About the American University of Armenia: Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia is committed to providing excellent education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. AUA’s mission is to bring American education to Armenia, preparing Armenian citizens and those of the region to address the needs of sustainable development in an environment that values academic excellence, free inquiry, integrity, scholarship, innovation, leadership, and service to society. AUA is accredited by the US Department of Education, through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) regional accrediting body, and it benefits from a formal affiliation with the University of California system, which has significantly influenced its academic development and offers legal and investment support.
Job responsibilities
- Teach core Sophomore-level and Senior-level writing courses to English & Communications majors.
- Teach upper-division elective courses in areas of rhetoric and writing studies, which may include composition studies and pedagogy, rhetorical theory, digital and multimodal rhetoric, professional and technical communication, public writing, or related fields.
- Teach General Education courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences to non-major students.
- Engage actively in research that contributes to the fields of Rhetoric, Composition and/or Writing Studies.
- Contribute to curricular and programmatic developments.
- Mentor students in their academic and professional development.
- Participate in program, college, and university service activities.
Required qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching and publishing in the fields of Rhetoric, Composition, and/or Writing Studies. Candidates should hold a PhD in Rhetoric/Composition, English, or a closely related discipline upon employment. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of teaching and scholarly publication appropriate to their career stage.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching non-native English speakers and/or conducting academic work in an international context. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to AUA’s BAC (Belonging, Access, Community) principles, as well as to social and environmental justice, anti-racism, and culturally sustaining practices within their research, teaching, and service.
Additional information
Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with university-wide pay scale, qualifications and experience.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a 2-3 page cover letter addressing their teaching strategies and philosophy, relevant professional experience, as well as current and future research directions. Applications should also include a Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact information of three referees. All materials should be submitted via AUA career platform here.
Priority will be given to applications received by December 8, 2026. Application review will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. Inquiries about the search may be directed to the EC program chair, Dr. Mica Hilson (mhilson@aua.am).
