Composition and Rhetoric Alumni Placement

Composition and Rhetoric alumni find fulfilling roles in teaching, research, writing program administration, and more.

Alumni panel speaking to current grad students.

This chart shows the first jobs of our Composition and Rhetoric PhD alumni. To learn where our grads are now, visit our Alumni page and click the links on alumni names.

Placement of Composition and Rhetoric alums: 59% are tenure stream, 27% are non-tenure stream, 7% are alt-ac, and 7% are outside higher ed.

Tenure Stream Faculty: 59%*
Non-Tenure Stream Faculty: 27%*
94% of non-tenure stream positions are long-term, continuous appointment positions.
Alt-Ac: 7%
Some of our alumni have pursued alternative-academic roles in higher education. Job titles include: Assistant Director of Learning Center, Data Analyst, Educational Developer, Program Coordinator.
Outside Higher Ed: 7%
Some of our alumni have pursued roles outside of higher education. Job titles include: Senior Instructional Designer, High School Teacher, Productivity Coach.

*Tenure and Non-Tenure Stream Faculty placements with WPA roles: 26%
Of Tenure and Non-Tenure Stream placements, more than a quarter have involved WPA (writing program administration) work, a testament to the sound professional development and practical experience our grads gain through their work with the Writing Program, Writing Center, and other programs on campus.

Updated spring 2026.