Assistant Professor and Writing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all sections of required first-year writing courses to ensure consistency in learning outcomes and assessment.
• Develop and maintain shared curricular materials, rubrics, and instructional resources.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and support full-time and adjunct faculty teaching writing courses.
• Lead campus-wide efforts to integrate generative AI literacy into writing instruction and faculty development.
• Coordinate general education writing assessment, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Provide oversight for the writing components of the Excel and Bridge programs to support student transition and retention.
• Maintain a 3/3 teaching load and an active research agenda in rhetoric, composition, or writing studies.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Rhetoric & Composition, Writing Studies, English (with a composition focus), or a closely related field (ABD considered with evidence of timely completion).
• Demonstrated experience teaching first-year writing or multi-section writing courses.
• Evidence of innovative teaching and curriculum development.
• Familiarity with writing assessment and general education frameworks.
• Engagement with emerging technologies in writing instruction, specifically generative AI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or coordinating a college-level writing program.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and academic leadership.

About the Company

Bryant University is a selective, four-year residential institution known for integrating the arts and sciences with business. Recognized as a top national leader in student education outcomes, Bryant is committed to providing transformational learning experiences through academic innovation and experiential learning.