ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Job Summary:
Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College’s core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who have an Interest in innovative and forward thinking responses to the impact of generative AI on writing curricula, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves— including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners of all ages. If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo’s mission.

Salary Range:
AFT - U22 - Steps 1-8 $69,373 - $93,659
US work authorization is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Ramapo College currently has a no-sponsorship policy.

The English and Literary Studies (ENLS) program at Ramapo College is currently seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in rhetoric/composition, critical pedagogy, composition pedagogy, English education, curriculum studies, and/or critical literacy. Secondary specializations/certifications in TESOL, SESL, TEFL, and multicultural education are welcome. The candidate should have a PhD in Rhetoric/Composition or a related field.

The candidate will work closely with the campus writing center in efforts to recruit and train tutors and supplemental instructors. The candidate will also coordinate with our Teacher Education program to increase the number of students in the secondary education track of our major. The ideal candidate will have experience or promise in building bridges between colleges and K-12 schools. The desired candidate will work to connect these programs and to serve these students by developing courses and extracurricular programming (e.g., workshops for local high school teachers). The candidate would teach four sections of Critical Reading and Writing (CRWT) each year. The other two courses may include: LITR 302: Grammar, Theory, and Pedagogy, LITR 261: Writing: Theory, and Pedagogy, as well as new related courses developed by the candidate, according to programmatic needs.

PhD in Rhetoric/Composition or a related field is required.

To apply - Please include CV, Cover letter and Teaching Statement

Applications will begin to be reviewed December 1, 2025 and will continue until position is filled.

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.