The University of Richmond’s Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning August 2024.

The successful candidate for this position will teach the department’s “Media, Culture, and Identity” course, a general education offering that addresses basic theoretical frameworks and concepts in media studies, in addition to electives related to their area of research expertise. While we are open to a range of scholarly interests, we are especially receptive to colleagues working in one or more of the following areas: media history, race and representation, public memory, rhetorical theory and criticism, qualitative research methods, or American Studies. We are also interested in candidates with a strong commitment to pedagogies that value diversity and inclusivity. The teaching load is three classes per semester. A Ph.D. is required prior to appointment.

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students “to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.”

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. For more information on the department and its programs, please see rhetoric.richmond.edu.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit the following materials: a brief cover letter; a 1-2 page statement of teaching interests, as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to inclusive pedagogy, a current curriculum vitae, and copies of graduate transcripts. Candidates for this position may be asked at a later date to provide the names and contact information for three references, who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will commence May 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.