Job: TT Assistant Professor position at the American University of Beirut

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Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to share that the American University of Beirut's English Department is conducting a search for a tenure track assistant professor of Composition and Rhetoric. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in Linguistics as well as Composition and Rhetoric. The job ad is pasted below. If you have questions about moving to and living in Lebanon, feel free to reach out: hn...@aub.edu.lb. 

Best,

Halle

The Department of English at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric to begin Fall 2026. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in Writing Studies, Rhetorics, and Language.

The first-year teaching load is 1/1, and 2/2 thereafter. 

Areas of preferred emphasis include composition studies, research methods and design, and rhetorical theory. Candidates with expertise or demonstrated ability in sociolinguistics are also encouraged to apply.

An active research agenda is expected of a successful candidate. Research startup funds are provided, and additional internal support is available through competitive grant applications. 

Applicants should submit a complete application by January 15, 2026.

Applications will include: 

1)cover letter

2)curriculum vitae

3)research statement (maximum 1,000 words)

4)writing sample (manuscript-length, up to 10,000 words)

5)list of three references.

References will be contacted for shortlisted candidates only. 

AUB offers a generous benefits package including:

Tuition remission for dependents from grade school through university

Housing stipend

Health insurance and retirement

Public service loan forgiveness

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