University of Colorado Boulder
Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Culture
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Culture
The Department of Communication in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applicants for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Rhetoric and Culture of Radical Global Imaginaries. A PhD with a specialization in rhetoric and culture is required at the time of appointment, as is an emerging record of excellence in research related to: Native and Indigenous sovereignty and knowledges, decoloniality and anti-colonialism, rhetoric and law, planetary imaginaries, climate justice, deterritorialization, abolitionist radical imaginaries, and/or international law and policy. Eligible candidates should be willing and able to teach classes in rhetoric and culture, as well as publish with expertise in one or more of their research areas. Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor students in their area(s) of specialty. Expectations would include teaching foundational rhetoric courses including rhetorical methods, rhetorical criticism, argumentation and advocacy, as well as courses in the candidate's area of expertise such as rhetoric, culture, and law. The ideal candidate will contribute to and complement our existing critical, qualitative, and transnational scholarly research strengths in: African thought; Black radicalism; climate and environmental justice; sustainability and storytelling; critical and cultural studies; feminist, queer, and trans rhetorics; Latinx and Chican@ Studies; critical theory; and/or social movements. Cu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities Teach 4 courses per year, assigned as two courses per semester. Be a productive scholar and contributor to their discipline, commensurate with the expectations and standards of a public R1 university. Provide service and leadership to their department, college, university and profession. What We Can Offer The annual salary range for this position is $82,000 to $91,000. The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. What We Require PhD in communication with a specialization in rhetoric and culture. Completion of the degree is required by the time of appointment. Research agenda that contributes to knowledge in one of the identified areas of expertise. Demonstrated ability to teach foundational classes in rhetoric and culture. Expertise in and ability to teach at least one of the following areas: native and Indigenous sovereignty and knowledges, decoloniality and anti-colonialism, rhetoric and law, planetary imaginaries, climate justice, deterritorialization, abolitionist radical imaginaries, international law and policy. Special Instructions Current CV. A letter of application clarifying your qualifications and professional goals. Writing sample, which could include a published article or chapter, etcetera. Evidence of Teaching Excellence. This could include course materials, peer teaching observations, student evaluations, etcetera. Syllabus/Syllabi. All files must be converted to PDF format. During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation at a later time. For full consideration, please apply by October 16, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
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The Department of Communication in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applicants for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Rhetoric and Culture of Radical Global Imaginaries. A PhD with a specialization in rhetoric and culture is required at the time of appointment, as is an emerging record of excellence in research related to: Native and Indigenous sovereignty and knowledges, decoloniality and anti-colonialism, rhetoric and law, planetary imaginaries, climate justice, deterritorialization, abolitionist radical imaginaries, and/or international law and policy. Eligible candidates should be willing and able to teach classes in rhetoric and culture, as well as publish with expertise in one or more of their research areas. Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor students in their area(s) of specialty. Expectations would include teaching foundational rhetoric courses including rhetorical methods, rhetorical criticism, argumentation and advocacy, as well as courses in the candidate's area of expertise such as rhetoric, culture, and law. The ideal candidate will contribute to and complement our existing critical, qualitative, and transnational scholarly research strengths in: African thought; Black radicalism; climate and environmental justice; sustainability and storytelling; critical and cultural studies; feminist, queer, and trans rhetorics; Latinx and Chican@ Studies; critical theory; and/or social movements. Cu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities Teach 4 courses per year, assigned as two courses per semester. Be a productive scholar and contributor to their discipline, commensurate with the expectations and standards of a public R1 university. Provide service and leadership to their department, college, university and profession. What We Can Offer The annual salary range for this position is $82,000 to $91,000. The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. What We Require PhD in communication with a specialization in rhetoric and culture. Completion of the degree is required by the time of appointment. Research agenda that contributes to knowledge in one of the identified areas of expertise. Demonstrated ability to teach foundational classes in rhetoric and culture. Expertise in and ability to teach at least one of the following areas: native and Indigenous sovereignty and knowledges, decoloniality and anti-colonialism, rhetoric and law, planetary imaginaries, climate justice, deterritorialization, abolitionist radical imaginaries, international law and policy. Special Instructions Current CV. A letter of application clarifying your qualifications and professional goals. Writing sample, which could include a published article or chapter, etcetera. Evidence of Teaching Excellence. This could include course materials, peer teaching observations, student evaluations, etcetera. Syllabus/Syllabi. All files must be converted to PDF format. During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation at a later time. For full consideration, please apply by October 16, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
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