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FULL-TIME / TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS - PRE-MLA DEADLINES

Adrian College (MI) - Full-Time Asst. Professor, First Year CORE (Non-TT)

The newly-established Core Department at Adrian College invites qualified professionals to apply for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor position, with training beginning in July, 2014. The CORE department is currently made up of two full time professors, supplemented with instructors from around the College. Primary responsibilities are to teach Academic Foundations I and Academic Foundations II, which are 1st year introductory skills courses including writing, speaking, critical thinking and research.

This position will focus primarily on developing and implementing best practices in Academic Foundations I, which focuses on introductory composition, and integrating CORE courses with the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) requirements in addition to teaching and participating in course development for Academic Foundations II which integrates a Reacting to the Past (RTTP) role playing game based on Adrian College's abolitionist history and heritage. Course teaching load is 12 hours (4 courses) per semester. The instructor is expected to hold regular office hours and participate in departmental activities.

Qualifications

  • PhD in English or a related field required, a specialization in Rhetoric and/or Composition strongly preferred. Degree must be in hand or completed by August 1, 2015.
  • Those with experience and expertise in Writing Program Administration, Assessment, and Curriculum Development are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Teaching experience at the college or university level, especially with first-year students, and particularly in composition and rhetoric.
  • Ability to demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Ability to use technology effectively in the classroom.
  • Interest in developing new course materials as these courses evolve.
  • Effective oral and written skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Send cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio, transcripts (must have official transcripts for final consideration) and names and contact information of four references to coreenglishsearch@adrian.edu. Applications will be accepted until January 9th, 2015.

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply. If offered a position, finalist must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment.

A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate education. The College offers 40 majors and pre-professional programs, 39 athletic teams and eight institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the academic and personal growth of its students.

In recent years, the College has experienced momentous growth garnering national recognition. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Adrian College as the '#1 Up and Coming Baccalaureate School in the Midwest,' as well as ranked Adrian College as 'Regional Top Baccalaureate College in the Midwest' and a 'Least Debt Load College.' Most recently, the College received accolades as one of the 'Top 20 Fastest-Growing Baccalaureate Colleges' by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Adrian College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

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American University of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) - Open Rank Faculty of English and Humanities

The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is a private, non-profit university offering an American-style liberal arts education. We opened our doors in 2005 and currently offer 4 undergraduate academic majors and a new MBA program. We follow a strict non-discriminatory policy, and applicants from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are a young, dynamic university with a student population of over 1000 students. Construction has recently begun on a new 75 acre international campus.
The Department of English and Humanities is seeking qualified native speaker of English candidates for full-time faculty to begin Spring Semester 2015. The rank will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and needs of the University.
Responsibilities and duties:

  • Teaching primarily Composition (freshman composition, research/argument, advance composition) and Literature and able and willing to teach a wide variety of other courses, i.e. Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Film Studies, etc.
  • Teach 12 credit hours per semester. All faculty teach Composition.
  • In addition to teaching, full-time faculty are required to provide service to the university in some capacity either by serving on a committee, assisting the Department Chair with various administrative tasks, advising students on academic affairs, or in other ways. This could include Writing Center administration.
  • Although AUAF is primarily a teaching institution, research is highly desirable and supported through faculty development grants.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. is required in Composition/Rhetoric or Literature or other closely related degrees. (MA holders with extensive experience teaching at the college level and a proven track record teaching composition, literature, humanities courses may be considered.)
  • Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level required; a minimum of two years undergraduate teaching experience preferred.
  • Experience teaching in international locations or multicultural settings preferred
  • If hired, the successful applicant is expected to provide official proof of academic degrees (transcripts sent from the degree granting school directly to AUAF)

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. These posts are subject to budgetary approval.
The American University of Afghanistan offers a generous benefits package that includes a competitive salary, air transportation, University-provided accommodation, and paid health care insurance. This is an unprecedented opportunity to teach at a newly formed American University in an emerging and rapidly changing society.
To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching purpose, and contact information for three references to jobs@auaf.edu.af Please include English and Humanities in the subject line of the email.

Deadline: open until filled (posted 09/30/14)

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Angelo State University (TX) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric and Composition - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH

Department: English & Modern Languages

Salary: Commensurate

Job Summary Tenure-track position in English with specialization in rhetoric and composition.

Duties Teaching load is normally twelve hours per semester, including upper-level and graduate courses and opportunities to teach online. Evidence of satisfactory teaching, scholarly activity/creative endeavor, and leadership/service is expected of all faculty members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience in technical communication, writing program administration, and teaching digital media desired.

Qualifications Ph.D. in English, Technical Communication, or Rhetoric and Composition is required by August 2015.

Closing Date: 11-24-2014

Link to Apply: https://employment.angelo.edu

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: 11/24/14

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): phone interview 12/4

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Appalachian State University (NC) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor - Professional Writing

The Department of English at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in professional writing at the rank of assistant or associate professor to start July 31, 2015, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. We seek a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and academic service. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program and teach a 3/3 course load at the upper-division undergraduate and graduate levels with the opportunity to build the program and develop additional courses in areas of special need or interest.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in professional/technical communication or a closely related field and evidence of successful teaching are required. Evidence of scholarly publication or activity is desirable and required for appointment at the associate level. We especially welcome candidates with auxiliary interests in medical writing, grant writing, crisis communication, digital humanities, intercultural communication, and/or visual rhetoric. An interest in online teaching is an additional plus. Two years professional writing experience preferred.

To ensure full consideration, please send only a letter of application and cv as pdf files to James Burniston at burnistonjc@appstate.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 6 and will continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be considered. Full dossiers will be requested at a later stage in the search. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by Skype.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in the scenic mountains of Boone, NC, it enrolls more than 18,000 students and was recently ranked fourth in the nation among Consumer Digests top values in Public Colleges and Universities and third among U.S. News and World Reports list of the top public master-degree granting universities in the South. The University has been recognized as among the greenest schools in America by the Princeton Review and the Sierra Club. Additional information about the Department of English, Appalachian State University, and surrounding areas may be accessed at: http://www.appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact James Burniston at burnistonjc@appstate.edu. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. For more information, please visit: http://www.hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/academic-affairs.

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Deadline: review begins Oct. 6

Acknowledgment received: 9/23

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Appalachian State University (NC) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Composition at the rank of assistant or associate professor to start July 31, 2015, pending final administrative and budgetary approval. We seek a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and academic service. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program and teach a 3/3 course load at the undergraduate and graduate levels with the opportunity to build the program and develop additional courses in areas of special need or interest.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, evidence of successful teaching, and scholarly publication or promise are required. Area of specialization is open, but we especially welcome candidates with interests in history of rhetoric, digital rhetoric, or multimodal composition. An interest in online teaching and/or future administrative work is an additional plus.

To ensure full consideration, please send only a letter of application and CV as PDF files to James Burniston at burnistonjc@appstate.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 6 and will continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be considered. Full dossiers will be requested at a later stage in the search. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA or by phone or Skype for those who cannot attend the MLA.

MLA JIL (10/3/2014)

Deadline: review begins 10/6/2014

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Request for additional materials: 10/20/2014

Rejection (no interview): 12/2/2014

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Arkansas Technical University (AR) - TT Assistant Professor of English - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Arkansas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English beginning mid-August 2015. Ph.D. preferred, ABD required. Any area of specialization will be considered, but preference may be given to candidates prepared to teach TESOL, technical writing, applied linguistics, or film studies. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to general education instruction, including composition. Arkansas Tech is a mid-sized liberal arts university emphasizing teaching (4/4 load) and undergraduate education. Graduate programs include M.A. in English, M.A. in TESOL, and Master of Liberal Arts.

Closing date is November 14, 2014.

Send letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Carl Brucker, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English and World Languages, Witherspoon 142, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR 72801. Electronic submissions may be sent to engl@atu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately after the application deadline. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. AA/EOE

Deadline: review begins 11/14/2014

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Armstrong Atlantic State University (GA) - Assistant Professor of Professional Writing 

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Professional Writing beginning Fall 2015 pending budgetary approval. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in our undergraduate and graduate Professional Communications programs. Courses might include Introduction to Communication, Freelance Writing, Technical and Professional Writing, Technical Editing, and Publication Design in face to face or online formats. Candidates must have a terminal degree in Professional Writing, English, Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing by August 2015, as well as a demonstrated record of excellent teaching, evidence of scholarly promise, and commitment to university service. Teaching and/or professional experience in public relations, journalism, publishing, editing, advertising, grant writing, or technical writing is also required.

To apply, upload letter of application, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation via http://jobs.armstrong.edu/postings/2796 for review beginning November 18, 2014 and continuing until the position is filled.

Armstrong is an AA/EEO employer encouraging academic excellence through diversity. Georgia is an Open Records state.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27160

MLA JIL 10/10/14

Deadline: Nov. 18

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Auburn University (AL) - TT Assistant Professor (English: Rhetoric and Composition) - INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in rhetoric and composition to begin Fall 2015. The teaching load is 2-2, with assignments in upper-division and graduate rhetoric and/or composition courses as well as teaching in the first-year composition component of Auburn’s core curriculum. Individuals joining our faculty will be working with us to focus and invigorate our first-year writing program and enrich our graduate concentration in rhetoric and composition as well as our undergraduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications: Required qualifications include a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a closely allied field by the August 16, 2015, starting date; a strong research and teaching specialization and an academic background in rhetoric and composition studies; evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level; evidence of potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric and composition; significant potential for successful research, publication, and other scholarly/professional activities; interest in teaching first-year composition; and strong potential as a colleague taking part in the life and work of a unified department of English Studies (including majors in creative writing, literature, and professional writing; graduate concentrations in creative writing, literature, and rhetoric and composition, and a graduate program in technical and professional communication). The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Desired Qualifications: Desired qualifications include a record of publication in the field; administrative interest in first-year composition and writing program administration. Research focus and methodology is open, but we seek candidates with demonstrated research strengths in writing program administration; contemporary composition pedagogy; e-learning (e-portfolios, mobile learning platforms, distance); multimodal literacies; reading/writing connections; historical, regional, and/or feminist rhetorics. Demonstrated strengths in interdisciplinary work and/or civic engagement; interest and/or experience in collaborative work across administrative units (e.g., Writing Center, WAC/WID initiative, Honors College). Demonstrated commitments to collaborative teaching, scholarship, and service.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin October 15; application deadline is December 1. Please have the following documents ready to upload: cover letter; curriculum vitae; writing sample; contact information for three recommenders; transcripts (official transcripts required only upon hire); a portfolio of relevant teaching materials, including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and assignments.

Link to Apply: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/701

Deadline: Dec. 1; review begins Oct. 15

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Ball State University (IN) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric/Composition - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.

Responsibilities: teach classes in rhetoric and composition in the graduate program and also in the undergraduate major in rhetoric and composition and the undergraduate minor in professional writing; keep abreast of relevant scholarly developments and incorporate them into teaching; engage in scholarly research, publication, and professional development in rhetoric and composition sufficient to attain and maintain graduate faculty status; contribute actively to the intellectual and professional life of the department, university, and surrounding community; participate in administrative service as suited to rank and experience. Specific specialty is open.

Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate with emphasis in rhetoric, composition, and/or technical/professional communication by August 1, 2015; record of scholarship in rhetoric, composition, and/or technical/professional communication; record of effective college teaching (at least six semesters).

Preferred qualifications: graduate teaching experience in rhetoric and composition; scholarship and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following—histories of rhetoric/composition, digital literacies, professional writing, cultural rhetoric, critical race theory, disability studies, queer theory, and/or multilingual writing pedagogy.

Send letter of application featuring evidence of scholarship and effective teaching, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract/prospectus or statement of current research, graduate transcripts, and the contact information for three references to: engsearch@bsu.edu (please include “Rhetoric and Composition” in subject line) as electronic submission is encouraged or to Rhetoric/Composition Search Committee, Department of English, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Fax: 765-285-3765

Applications must be received by November 3, 2014. http://www.bsu.edu

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Deadline: Nov. 3

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/17 (Video/non-Skype)

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Bentley University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor, Composition and Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Composition and Rhetoric. We seek a candidate with a record of publication and active research agenda, a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and evidence of administrative experience with writing programs. The candidate will join a department that includes creative writers, media practitioners, literary scholars, rhetorical scholars and cinema and media studies scholars.

Salary, benefits and teaching load are competitive. Bentley's pleasant campus is located in a Boston suburb, close to Cambridge.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric. Applicants must have degree in hand on or before July 1, 2015.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.bentley.edu. For best consideration, please apply by November 3, 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The following materials are requested: CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample, which can be uploaded using the "Other Document" tab in the "Required Applicant Documents" section (25 pages max).

You will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted once the pool has been narrowed.

For questions, please contact Dr. Gesa Kirsch (gkirsch@bentley.edu), Search Committee Chair, English and Media Studies, Bentley University, 175 Forest St., Waltham, MA 02452.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.bentley.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52408

Deadline: Nov. 3

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Birmingham-Southern College (AL) - TT Assistant Professor of English, Director of Writing -- SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department at Birmingham-Southern College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in writing at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2015.

The Director of Writing will manage the campus writing center, teach five courses per year, and provide leadership for the department’s composition program. Teaching schedule is 2-1-2, and will include the first-year Seminar in Critical Thinking and Writing, Intermediate Writing, and upper-level courses. Other duties will include supervising adjunct writing faculty, participating in assessment of student learning outcomes, and serving as a resource for the college’s writing reinforcement initiative.

A strong background in composition and rhetoric is required, and experience with writing center administration is preferred. Additional areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to, new media (digital rhetoric, visual rhetoric), disciplinary specialties (such as science writing or business writing), or composition pedagogy (WAC/WID). Commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in the liberal arts tradition is essential.

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and three reference letters via Interfolio. Review will begin October 20, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be sent to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Tynes Cowan, at tcowan@bsc.edu.

Eligible candidates must have received their Ph.D. by time of employment. BSC is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

MLA JIL 09/19/14

https://apply.interfolio.com/26567

Deadline: Oct. 20

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Rejection (no interview): 11/24 (mail) 

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Bloomfield College (NJ) - Assistant Professor of Writing - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

The Division of Humanities invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Writing, to begin in August 2015. The division seeks a dynamic faculty member with a passion for undergraduate education. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach most of his/her courses in the first-year writing program. There will also be regular opportunities to teach upper-level writing courses.

Candidates should have an earned a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field; ABD considered. Teaching excellence is the first priority at Bloomfield College, so candidates should have a strong record of teaching first-year writing and rhetoric; experience teaching basic writing, first-generation students, and/or pre-college students is a plus.

Applicants must electronically submit (PDF format preferred) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation with contact information (submitted directly from person writing the letter) to FirstYearWriting@bloomfield.edu by December 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted by electronic submission only. Please, no phone calls. If selected for an interview, official graduate transcripts will be required.

Bloomfield College, founded in 1868, is an independent, four-year Minority Serving Institution (MSI). It is located 10 miles west of NYC in Essex County, NJ, and is easily accessible by car or public transportation from New Jersey or New York City. Bloomfield College is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received: Dec. 3, saying that initial review will be complete by Dec 20

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Boise State University (ID) - Asst. Professor, Technical Communication (2 Positions)

Assistant Professor, Technical Communication (two concurrent searches) Department: English Search #AS-0077-14

Boise State University, p0wered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the position of assistant professor of English with a focus in technical communication. Two identical positions are open.

You will have the opportunity to:

teach courses in the English BA emphasis in technical communication and the MA in technical communication
maintain an active research agenda and publication record
participate in university and professional service

At a minimum you should have:

Doctorate in technical communication or a closely related field, in hand by August 2015
Demonstrated research agenda in technical/professional communication
Record of successful college teaching

We seek applicants with experience and expertise in one or more of these areas:

proposal/grant development; writing for nonprofits
HTML/CSS/DITA
content management and single sourcing
content strategy and social media
engineering communication
software documentation and online help

If you are interested in this position): Send the following materials as PDF documents to techcomm@boisestate.edu.

Application letter
C.V.
Writing sample (around 15-20 pages)
Academic transcripts
2 or 3 letters of reference

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the finalists are identified. Applications received after December 1, 2014 will be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool.

About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu/

About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/

About the Department: http://english.boisestate.edu/techcomm/

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Deadline: Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/17/2014

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Bowdoin College (ME) - Director of Writing and Rhetoric [non-TT] - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

Bowdoin College invites nominations and applications for a new position of Director of Writing and Rhetoric. The Director will lead college-wide initiatives designed to enhance students writing and speaking abilities across the curriculum and collaborate with colleagues on a variety of initiatives on writing, including the first-year seminar program and the Writing Project, a course-and center-based peer tutoring program. The Director will design and implement faculty development initiatives around writing and expand efforts to teach and assess writing and speaking. The Director will teach one to two courses per year in writing or rhetoric; these will be coordinated with the offerings of the English Department and the First Year Seminar Program.

Bowdoin has offered first-year seminars across the disciplines since the 1970s, adopting them as a requirement in 2004, and the English Department has regularly offered composition courses since the 1990s. The College established a course- and center-based peer tutoring program in writing in 1993 and enhanced support for multilingual speakers of English in 2004. Both the Writing Project and multilingual student support are housed in the Center for Learning and Teaching, which also includes Bowdoins Quantitative Reasoning Program. The new Director of Writing and Rhetoric will work closely with all of these programs to develop a comprehensive approach to the teaching and assessing of writing and speaking.

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position with non-tenure track faculty status. The position reports directly to the Dean for Academic Affairs. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

The successful candidate should possess: PhD in rhetoric and composition or closely related field. Professional experience reflecting accomplishments in teaching writing or rhetoric at the college-level. Experience administering a writing and oral communication program and faculty development initiatives is desirable. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and staff

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 31% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. For further information about the college please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 8

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype 1/9/2015 (x2)

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Bowie State University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor of English

Responsibilities: Teaches 12 credit hours per semester to include graduate rhetoric and composition courses and freshman writing courses, advises students; conducts research; serves on departmental, school, and/or university committees; writes proposals for public and private grants; performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, tenure-track position.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or a closely related field from an accredited institution required. Minimum three (3) years of college/university teaching experience required. Strong background in composition studies, applied linguistics, and/or writing across the curriculum. Evidence of strong research capability and a strong, peer-reviewed, scholarly publication record in composition studies or a related area; demonstrated ability to teach effectively undergraduate and undergraduate courses in composition; knowledge and experience developing and evaluating undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric and composition including developmental writing; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, university and community service; excellent communication skills; commitment to the mission of the University; digital information technology skills a plus, including Blackboard; bilingualism in modern languages is also a plus.

Condition of Employment: May be required to teach courses in the evening.

http://www.bowiestate.edu/files/resources/assistant-professor-of-english--faculty--english-7.pdf

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Bowling Green State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor in Rhetoric & Writing - MLA / PHONE INTERVIEWS REQUESTED

Rhetoric and Composition. Tenure-track Assistant Professor. The English Department at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Rhetoric and Composition. Candidates should have a strong and varied record of graduate courses in Rhetoric and Composition, a dissertation centered in Rhetoric and Composition, and scholarly interests aligned with the goals and curriculum of BGSU's Rhetoric & Writing PhD Program. We are particularly interested in applicants with one or more of the following specializations: writing program administration, writing across the curriculum, queer rhetorics, disability studies, and literacy studies. The successful candidate will teach courses in the doctoral program, work closely with Rhetoric & Writing PhD students on dissertations and examinations, and work with undergraduate students in writing and other courses, such as those that support the preparation of future secondary teachers. Doctorate in hand or by time of appointment. See our website for a fuller description of the position (www.bgsu.edu/departments/english) and for information about the program in which the position is centered (http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/english/rcweb).

Send letter outlining qualifications relevant to the position, CV which includes a list of graduate courses taken and brief descriptions of courses taught, at least three current letters of reference, and copies of official graduate transcripts to Lawrence Coates, Chair, English Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0191. Applications must be received by October 15, 2014. The starting date of employment is mid August 2015. Final candidate(s) will be required to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to an offer of employment.

BGSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Deadline: 10/15/2014

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Brooklyn College, CUNY - TT Asst. Professor of English (Rhetoric and Composition) - CANCELLED

The Brooklyn College English department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, who will serve as deputy for Freshman Composition with expertise in the evolution and current state of composition theory and practice. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate 2-4 years of excellence in teaching college composition to students of a wide range of ability, both native and non-native users of English.

Preference will be given to those with experience in coordinating freshman composition courses and in training and supervising writing faculty. The position also calls for teaching the practicum in college composition pedagogy, required of all graduate students who desire to teach in our undergraduate program. Candidates should have a promising research and publication agenda and a commitment to university service.

Information about our Composition Program is available online at http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/composition/homepage.html. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in hand or to be awarded by May 2015 in Rhetoric and Composition. COMPENSATION: $61,903 - $74,133; Commensurate with experience and credentials. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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  • Dear Applicant,Thank you for applying for the Assistant Professor - Rhetoric/Composition (CUNY Job ID 11176) at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. We regret to inform you that Brooklyn College has decided not to fill this position at this time.  Thank you for your interest in this position. We wish you success in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Office of Human Resource Services

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (CA) - TT Asst. Professsor, Composition and Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

ENGLISH - Full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 14, 2015. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Specialization in Composition and Rhetoric required, with ability in second language learners and/or literacy studies highly desired. The candidate will help develop and support the composition program, with the eventual goal of assuming some administrative duties. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher/scholar model. In the English Department the typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter with correspondingly reasonable service and research expectations.

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills: Ph.D. in English or related field at time of appointment, experience and excellence in college-level teaching, and evidence of professional activity that keeps the candidate abreast of knowledge and developments within his or her professional field.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Ability in second language learners and/or literacy studies highly desired.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Job Open Date: 09-03-2014

Review Begin Date: 11-14-2014

Link to Apply: https://www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=164063

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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English & Foreign Languages Department in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin fall 2015. Candidates with specializations in Histories/Theories of Rhetoric; Writing in the Disciplines; and Multi-modal Rhetorics are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position: The faculty member will teach undergraduate classes in rhetoric, composition, and literacy, as well as graduate seminars in histories and theories of rhetoric, writing in the disciplines, and pedagogy. The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the university. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach existing courses as well as to develop new courses in line with his or her teaching, research, and service interests. Interests that address global concerns, new media, and/or a commitment to diversity in higher education will be particularly noted.

Minimum Qualifications: •Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition (or closely related field) from an accredited university no later than September 1, 2015 •Evidence of effective college or university teaching experience •Evidence of potential to build a strong record of scholarly publication •Evidence of potential to direct a large writing program

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: •Record of scholarly publication •Experience in writing program administration, including writing-center experience •Familiarity with writing in the disciplines, literacy studies, cross-cultural rhetorics, and/or new media

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of: •a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; •a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; •A statement of the candidate’s teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment with examples of past experiences (not to exceed 500 words); •a completed application form; •a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists); and •three recent (i.e., dated within last two years) letters of reference. (The three letter writers may be among the five individuals whose contact information is provided above.) The link for reference letter writers to follow is https://class.csupomona.edu/apply-eng-letters

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than Friday, November 21, 2014. Early response is encouraged. An online application process will be used. To apply, please go directly to https://class.csupomona.edu/apply-eng

Prior to campus-visit invitations, semi-finalist interviews will be conducted in early January 2015, using Skype or phone.

Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

Rhetoric & Composition Faculty Search Committee, c/o Maria Rodriguez, English and Foreign Languages Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768. Phone: 909.869.3803 FAX: 909.869.4896 Email: mjrodriguez@csupomona.edu

Deadline: Nov. 21

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California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric and Composition -- PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Position: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition, Department of English

Starting Date: Fall, 2015

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or closely related field from an accredited university. The Ph.D. must be conferred by position starting date. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level. Record of or potential for scholarly activity, involving students whenever possible. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.

As a University dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good, the successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in a commitment to these purposes.

Preferred Qualifications: We are particularly interested in candidates whose service and research interests focus on writing program administration or writing in the disciplines, including professional and technical writing. Additional expertise or experience in directed self-placement, stretch composition, digital rhetoric, multimodal writing, and/or civic learning is preferred.

Duties: In addition to teaching, duties include student advisement, engaging in scholarly activity, and committee service for the Department, the College, and the University.

Salary: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. Founded in 1947, the University is in the city of Los Angeles, adjacent to the San Gabriel Valley, and has more than 23,000 students who reflect the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is a federally recognized Hispanic-serving, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving, and Minority-serving institution. Faculty may have the opportunity to establish affiliate status with other academic programs, including the Honors College and ethnic/area studies.

Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation one of which addresses teaching, and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: Address applications and required documentation and/or requests for information to: Dr. James M. Garrett, Chair, Department of English, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032

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Deadline: 10/17/2014 (posted 08/20/14)

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California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - Full-Time Director of Writing Across the Curriculum and the Writing Center

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position. We are seeking a full-time Director of Writing Across the Curriculum and the Writing Center who would be responsible for supervising the Writing Center and for taking the lead in promoting effective instruction across the campus and in expanding the incorporation of writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines.

An earned doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in English, Rhetoric, Composition or a related field and three years experience in an administrative capacity in a writing program. Familiarity with writing instruction in General Education. Current theory and best practices with regard to developmental writing instruction. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Fingerprinting will be taken and checked by the California Department of Justice and FBI.

Applicants should apply online at: http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/openings.php under Management Positions.

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MLA JIL 11/21/14

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California State University, Sacramento (CA) - TT Assistant or Associate in English, Large-Scale Writing Assessment--SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at California State University, Sacramento, invites applicants with expertise in large-scale writing assessment for a tenure-line at the assistant or associate professor level with the qualifications listed below.

Education: Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, Applied Linguistics, or with a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in fields related to large-scale writing assessment and additional expertise in composition and rhetoric, multilingual learners, and/or English education. Degree must be completed by August 2015.

Special Knowledge and Abilities: Special consideration will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of program administration and faculty development.

PREFERRED: - Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric. -The ideal candidate will be able work collaboratively in some of the following areas: Composition/Rhetoric, English Education, and TESOL. - Candidates whose work is interdisciplinary in nature and engages writing theory, literacy studies, and an understanding of multilingual student populations are especially encouraged to apply. - Experience as a college or university professor desirable.

The successful candidate will exhibit superior teaching skills across a broad range of classes to a diverse student body and work well with fellow faculty in various disciplines in shaping the direction of the department and university. Candidate should be prepared to teach GE composition courses, undergraduate and graduate seminars; engage in research, scholarly, and creative activities; advise majors; serve on department, college, and University committees; and perform community service. Teaching load is four courses per semester with reassignment available for program coordination. Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs website located at http://www.csus.edu/about/employment. Review of applications will begin December 22, 2014. Position open until filled. Candidates must include the following attachments with the application: 1. Letter of application, 2. CV3. Unofficial copies of transcripts attesting to highest degree earned (official transcripts required if invited for interview). 4. Dossier 5. Writing sample (15-20 pages). AA/EEO Employer. Clery Act statistics available. Mandated reporter requirements. Criminal background check may be required.

MLA JIL 11/28/14

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California State University, San Bernardino (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Composition/Rhetoric - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department at California State University, San Bernardino announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position that begins September 2015. We seek a composition/rhetoric specialist with particular expertise in new media studies and rhetoric. Secondary expertise in professional writing is desirable.

Typical Activities: The successful candidate will join an active community of teacher/scholars and teach undergraduate and graduate composition and writing studies courses. Normal teaching load is three courses per quarter.

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements include a Ph.D at the time of appointment, evidence of promise in scholarship, commitment to excellence in teaching, and an interest in service to the University.

Supplemental Information: Preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching, active scholarly and professional work, and service to the university and community. In addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the university’s strategic plan. This plan emphasizes: a) teaching and learning excellence; b) student access, retention, and success; c) excellence in research and creative activities; d) campus community; e) community engagement; and f) infrastructure.

Upon submission of application attach vita with letter of application that includes statement on teaching philosophy and strategies, research/professional accomplishments and goals, as well as a description of any interest or experience in one of the three strategic plan areas. Also submit three letters of recommendation, a scholarly writing sample, and a copy of most recent transcripts.

Deadline: Application materials are due by November 14, 2014. Interviews will take place at the MLA Convention in January 2015. Position open until filled. To apply for any of the positions listed, please visit our web site at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/csusb/default.cfm?transfer=1

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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California State University, Stanislaus (CA) - Assistant Professor of English with an emphasis in Professional Writing - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The person appointed to this position will teach in the areas of professional writing as well as composition and rhetoric. Other responsibilities include academic advising of English majors and certificate students. Additional opportunities include developing a certificate program in Professional Writing and performing community outreach to establish internships and in-service workshops. Desired sub-specializations include but are not limited to new media and multi-modal composition. Other areas of expertise may include but are not limited to Humanities and Secondary Education. Doctorate required. Effective teaching is a priority; scholarly productivity, research, creative activity, and service to the University are also required for retention, promotion, and tenure. The position, contingent upon the availability of authorized funding, is an academic year appointment; however, additional summer and winter session appointments may be available. To learn more about us, visit our Web site at http://www.csustan.edu/English.

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MLA JIL 10/10/14

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College of Charleston (SC) - TT Assistant Professor, Composition and Rhetoric - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

The Department of English at the College of Charleston welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Composition and Rhetoric, with a start date of August 15, 2015. Required qualifications include a PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or English with Concentration in Comp/Rhet; demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing and advanced courses in composition and rhetoric; and strong potential for scholarly productivity.

Founded in 1770 and located in the heart of historic Charleston, the College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences institution with a strong commitment to the teacher-scholar model for faculty. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Submit cover letter, cv, statement of teaching philosophy, current transcripts, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio

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MLA JIL 09/19/14

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College of Staten Island, CUNY (NY) - TT Assistant Professor - Composition / Rhetoric - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED 

The Department of English at the College of Staten Island (CSI) seeks a composition-rhetoric specialist for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in English to begin Fall 2015. The new faculty member will teach first-year writing courses; assist the Writing Program Administrator in observing, evaluating, and mentoring writing staff; and perform department and college service appropriate to rank. The candidate will also attend professional conferences and keep-up with literature in the field; perform teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise; and share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

The College of Staten Island is a leading publicly funded unit of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the fastest growing borough of New York City. It is situated on 204 acres of wooded grounds with nineteen buildings constructed in the Georgian style. It is a comprehensive liberal arts and technology institution with a commuter student population and a group of students living in dormitories on campus. Free shuttle service is offered from the Staten Island Ferry to the CSI Campus. CSI is also home to the CUNY High Performance Computing Center and outstanding computational assets are available for research purposes, including a broad portfolio of statistical tools and social science data resources.

A Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric and two years teaching college writing is required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others.

Desired Qualifications: A research and publication plan; college service experience in mentoring and tutoring students; collaborative skills in program planning and in curriculum design; and experience mentoring adjunct writing instructors.

To apply and view complete job description, log on to http://www.cuny.edu. Access the employment page and find Job ID #11538. Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, and a writing sample. All items to be uploaded must be combined in a single document. If you have difficulty with uploading multiple documents to the web site please send them to: facultyrecruithss@csi.cuny.edu. Revised job closing date: January 5, 2015.

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College of Staten Island, CUNY (NY) - Writing Program Administrator (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with Tenure Possible)

The Department of English at the College of Staten Island is seeking a scholar-teacher in composition and rhetoric to join a diverse English Department of remarkable mid-career writing professionals and literary scholars. This position is eligible for tenure where appropriate and open at assistant, associate, or full professor levels depending on qualifications.

This new Writing Program Administrator (WPA) will focus primarily on the tasks of the writing program. In addition, the WPA will perform teaching, research, and guidance in area(s) of expertise and will work closely with departmental and college committees tasked with writing and learning. The WPA will also assign, observe, evaluate, mentor, and supervise a varied staff of professors, lecturers, and adjuncts teaching writing courses; lead hiring of new faculty and staff; and develop new writing courses for general education, for an English major-level concentration in rhetoric and writing, and for a writing minor for non-English majors. In addition to administrative duties, the WPA will teach a reduced load with released time for program administration, participate in professional and campus conferences, and integrate digital tools for writing and instruction.

This position requires a Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric and five years experience teaching college writing. The candidate should also have a background in program administration and substantial publications in the field. Also required are strong skills in communication and collaborative leadership, as well as fluency in schools of thought and professional debates vis a vis academic discourse, WAC, WID, service-learning, ethnography, critical literacy, rhetoric-based pedagogy, grammar-based instruction, `General Writing Skills Instruction,' multicultural literacies, community-based writing, writing centers, process-centered methods, student-centered approaches, digital literacies, public writing, and other relevant paradigms.

To apply and view complete job description, log on to http://www.cuny.edu. Access the employment page and find Job ID #11537. Please submit online a letter of application, a CV, three (3) letters of reference, a one-page 'Vision Statement' on how a college writing program should function and be organized, and a writing sample. All items to be uploaded must be combined in a single document.

If you have difficulty with uploading multiple documents to the web site please send them to: facultyrecruithss@csi.cuny.edu. Revised job closing date: January 5, 2015.

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Daemen College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor Rhetoric and Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

The Department of English at Daemen College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Rhetoric and Composition beginning in August 2015. Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Professional Writing, or related field is required before August 15, 2015. Required qualifications include: a strong record of undergraduate teaching; experience administering first-year writing or writing across the curriculum initiatives; and an interest in program/course development. Desirable areas of scholarly research include professional and technical communication, digital media, and writing program administration.

Responsibilities include: teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced composition, as well as courses in professional writing and media writing; collaborative planning and development of course work for departmental Writing Studies track; coordinating writing programs and initiatives in rotation with other writing faculty; sustaining an active program of scholarly research; and advising undergraduate English students. The position begins September 2015 and is contingent upon final budgetary approval.

For consideration submit letter of interest and C.V. via http://daemen.applicantpro.com. Review of applications will begin November 17th and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications or applications received via other delivery methods will not be considered. Questions about the position may be directed to Nancy Marck Cantwell, Chair, nmarck@daemen.edu.

Daemen College is an AA/EOE and strongly encourages applications from women, veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities and candidates who will contribute to and support the cultural fluency and diversity of our campus.

MLA JIL 10/24/14

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Dean College (MA) - Assistant Professor of English (Spring 2015 or Fall 2015)

Dean College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English, starting Spring 2015 or Fall 2015. Dean College is seeking a faculty member to teach composition and literature, upper division writing courses for all majors, and participate in policy and curriculum administration for the first year writing program. The first year writing program is a well-established curriculum, based on current research and practices in the field of college composition. This is a 10-month, full-time position renewable annually.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Faculty duties include, but are not limited to: • teaching (5 courses per semester); • hold office hours as required and meet with students by appointment; • mentor students regarding academic and career/graduate school preparation; • direct student research projects; • participate in committees as assigned, attend LAS school and program meetings; • participate in recruitment activities; • organize and advise a campus publication; • perform other related duties as assigned;

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in English, with a concentration in rhetoric and composition, and have at least three years of undergraduate teaching experience. The candidate will have a record of scholarly achievement in composition studies, teaching excellence, as well as some experience in writing program administration. The position requires expertise in teaching composition at multiple levels, including basic writing, accelerated models, ESL supported composition, WAC/WID models, digital rhetoric and above all, teaching to a diverse population of undergraduates at varying stages of academic readiness. Experience with course management systems (i.e., Moodle) and classroom media such as smart boards is essential. Research experience, participation in discipline specific professional associations and publications will be given favorable consideration.

To Apply: Please submit the following: 1) a letter of application describing teaching & research interests, 2) curriculum vita, 3) copies of advanced degree transcripts, 4) statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching and research excellence, 5) sample of syllabi, and 6) names/address/phone numbers of the people providing the three letters of reference.

Dean College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Link to Apply: https://deancollege.trackingtalent.com/opportunities/assistant-professor-of-english-

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Denison University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetorical Studies (Dept. of Communication) - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

Department of Communication

Tenure-track appointment in Rhetorical Studies at the level of Assistant Professor.

"Teaching and research interests should include the history of rhetoric, deliberative democracy, and/or ethical perspectives on rhetorical theory and performance. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate a critical interrogation of race/ethnicity, class politics, and/or postcolonialism."

A Ph.D. must be in hand when the appointment begins on August 15, 2015; preference will be given to Ph.D.'s in Communication.

Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2014. Applications submitted by October 15, 2014 will receive full consideration. Position open until filled.

https://employment.denison.edu/postings/644

Deadline: Oct. 15

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Desales University (PA) - English Faculty (Generalist) / Director of Freshman Writing Program - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

English: Direct our Freshman Writing Program - a generalist with academic training in Composition and Rhetoric. Ph.D. and professional experience preferred; A.B.D. considered. Contact: Dr. Brian Kane at Maryanne.Charlton@desales.edu

DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 500-acre campus in eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Traditional-age students (1,600), evening-degree students (800), and graduate students (800) comprise the student body of 3,200. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. The position listed above is full-time, requires successful college or university teaching experience, and begins August 22, 2015. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications.

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to the listed contact at DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034, or at the indicated email address. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EOE

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Deadline: Open Until Filled (posted 10/27/14)

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Duke University (NC) - Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing Studies / Director of Writing Studio (Non-TT)

The Thompson Writing Program at Duke University seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing Studies or related discipline to direct the Writing Studio, the TWP’s writing center. The Director of the Writing Studio is part of a leadership team dedicated to the teaching of first-year academic writing, support for faculty teaching with writing at all levels of the curriculum and for undergraduate writers throughout their careers at Duke. The Professor of the Practice track at Duke is a regular rank faculty track parallel to the tenure track, and affords the possibility for reappointment and promotion to the Associate and Full Professor of the Practice ranks. The position will come with an initial four-year contract, which will be renewable, subject to review, with a start date of July 1, 2015.

The Director of the Writing Studio will be responsible for managing the Writing Studio, a center staffed by approximately 70 undergraduate, graduate and adjunct tutors, all in a free-standing program independent of other departments. Responsibilities include training of both graduate and undergraduate student tutors, supervising an assistant director, leading Studio assessment activities, overseeing tutor scheduling, developing online and print resources for faculty and students, and leading campus workshops related to student writing. The Director will also contribute to strategic planning for the future development of the Studio, collaborate with Duke faculty on curricular initiatives supporting writing across Duke, and sit on college and university committees as appropriate. The Director will teach one course per semester—including Writing 101 and courses related to writing pedagogy. This individual will join a team of four other Assistant and Associate Professors of the Practice and a faculty of 27 post-doctoral teaching fellows.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in writing studies or related field, with active research agenda in an area related to writing center theory and practice • 3 years experience with college-level writing instruction as well as writing center administration. • Experience with program assessment • Experience with supporting the writing needs of English Language Learners • Experience with mentoring or providing professional development for new and returning tutors Highly desirable: • Experience in tutoring or administration of digital pedagogy and support of instruction of oral communication.

A complete application includes a letter of application describing research interests, teaching, and administrative experience; a cv; syllabi for two courses; and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications begins on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4649

https://apply.interfolio.com/26644

MLA JIL 09/19/14

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Duquesne University (PA) - TT Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in Writing Studies - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English department at Duquesne University is seeking a nine-month tenure-track advanced assistant or associate professor in Writing Studies to begin Fall 2015. In addition, the person filling this position will, upon arrival, serve at least one five-year term as the Director of First-Year Writing.

Scholarly field is open but attractive specialties include pedagogy, technical and professional communication, writing for media, and writing program administration.

Responsibilities will include: 1) Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in writing studies. 2) Conduct and publish scholarly research in field of specialty 3)Perform departmental, college, and university service

Founded in 1878 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Its Mission Statement commits the University to “serving God by serving students – through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education, through profound concern for moral and spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and through service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world.”  Applicants for this position should describe how they might support and contribute to this mission.

http://apply.interfolio.com/26480

MLA JIL 09/19/14

Deadline: Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae by Oct. 6 via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae by Oct. 31 via Interfolio. [see NOTES below]

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/3

Rejection (no interview): 11/3

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  • The deadline on this application has been extended to Oct 31 (the committee discovered that the listing on the MLA job list omitted the original due date, which is why the deadline was extended). [posted 10/12]
  • When I originally applied, Interfolio indicated that my application was complete with only a letter and C.V.. Today (11/2), however, I noticed that the application read 'incomplete' in my Interfolio list. When I went to investigate, I discovered that 11 documents were now required. Did anyone else have this experience? If so, do you know who we might contact to gain an extra day or two to fill in the rest of the documents (I'm away from my desk this Sunday)?
  • Were requests for more info sent out via e-mail or mail? I didn't receive either a rejection or request.

East Carolina University (NC) - TT Assoc. Professor (Rhet/Comp) - QEP Director

QEP DIRECTOR Position Number: 001191

The Department of English at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track specialist in Rhetoric and Composition at the Associate Professor level to direct the university's writing-focused Quality Enhancement Plan and to teach graduate (MA and PhD) and undergraduate courses within the department upon completion of the QEP. PhD required. Starting date is August 17, 2015. The position entails full course reassignment for three years (through the end of the 2018 fiscal year) to direct the QEP. Upon completion of the QEP, the position will carry a teaching load of five courses per academic year. The QEP, a five-year, focused course of action addressing issues related to improving student learning, is a major component of the university's accreditation process through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). ECU's QEP "Write Where You Belong"-was approved by SACS in December of 2013 and is currently in its second year of implementation. Key initiatives include a significant revision of the university's English composition sequence, a substantial expansion of the University Writing Center and the university-wide implementation of a writing portfolio. The full text of the QEP can be downloaded at www.ecu.edu/QEP. For the remainder of the QEP period, the Director will ensure and enhance the ongoing implementation process; coordinate the collection and analysis of assessment data related to QEP initiatives; report QEP assessment results to administrators, faculty and the broader university community; collaborate with other administrators of campus writing programs to identify & recommend changes to writing curricula and writing support services and compose the Five-Year QEP Impact Report for SACS.

Qualifications: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related discipline. An active research agenda and service to the university, community and profession are expected. Appointment with tenure may be a possibility for the well-qualified candidate who will possess a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related discipline and a strong record of scholarly publications. She or he will also have experience in writing program administration. Screening begins December 18, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates for this position must complete a candidate profile and submit a cover letter detailing administrative experience, as well as teaching and research interests; a curriculum vitae; one-page philosophy of administration tailored to our QEP; and writing sample (20-30 pages) online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. In addition, arrange for three current reference letters and transcripts to be sent to: Jeffrey Johnson, Chair, East Carolina University, Department of English, Bate Building 2201, Mail Stop 555, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 Official transcript required upon employment.

Required Applicant Documents: resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter/letter of interest, additional document #1, additional document #2 and additional document #3.

This position is subject to the Career Banding Salary Administration Plan. If candidates are not identified at the Advanced level, management may consider candidates at a lower competency level. Pay will be commensurate with applicant's competencies as well as budget, equity and market considerations. Salary Grade Equivalent: 78 (for reduction-in-force priority purposes only). Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Visit this job posting at: http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=76696

MLA JIL 12/12/14

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Eastern Michigan University (MI) - TT Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing - Technical Communication - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English Language and Literature at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in writing with an emphasis in technical communication, beginning Fall 2015. We seek a colleague who will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in technical communication, contribute to curriculum development in technical and professional communication, and strengthen the program’s outreach efforts, which include internship programs and collaborations with business and industry. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Technicaland Professional Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field by August 2015. Preferred candidates will have professional experience in the field, scholarship, teaching experience, and/or a research program reflecting a commitment to technical and professional writing. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in online pedagogy and course development. Secondary interests might include organizational or cross-cultural rhetorics, user experience, user-centered design, rhetorical genre studies, and digital or computational rhetorics. The candidate will join an established, vibrant community of teacher/scholars, which includes nine tenure-track faculty in the EMU Written Communication Program.

All applications must be made online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/emichedu/. Our review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a letter of interest, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample. Please direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Derek Mueller, derek.mueller@emich.edu, 612 Pray-Harrold Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

If contacted, you will be asked to present three letters of reference and official transcripts of your highest degree earned at the time of interview.

About the University: EMU enrolls approximately 23,000 students and offers an outstanding benefits package and a collegial work environment.  EMU’s distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources, strong community initiatives, focus on Education First, and nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate student research achievements set it apart. The EMU campus is located in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor community, five miles from downtown Ann Arbor and 35 miles west of Detroit, MI and Windsor, Ontario.

Deadline: Oct. 15

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Elon University (NC) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Composition Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of English, with a focus on composition studies, beginning mid-August 2015. The teaching load for this position is six courses annually. The candidate will principally teach multiple sections of Elon's required first-year writing course, with the opportunity to teach other courses in English and in Elon's interdisciplinary core curriculum. Opportunities for writing program leadership and teaching an introductory TESOL course are possible.
Requirements: Ph.D.in composition/rhetoric, a research focus in composition studies, and demonstrated professional commitment to and a record of excellence in teaching writing at the undergraduate level.
Elon is a dynamic, private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu. Review will begin immediately. Applications must be received by November 10, 2014, to be assured of consideration.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and names of references to Prof. Paula Patch, search committee chair, at asstprofcomp@elon.edu. Please include your name in the subject line.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins 11/10/2014

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Rejection (no interview): 12/8 (email); 1/7 (email)

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Ferris State University (MI) - TT Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition

Position Number: F11429/F11427

Posting Number: F0001410

Location: Ferris State University - Big Rapids

Summary of Position: Responsibilities include teaching 12 hours of upper and lower-level technical writing and/or composition per semester; holding office hours, providing meaningful and timely feedback to students, advising, providing service to university, college and/or department, participation in assessment and remaining current in content area(s).

Required Education: Ph.D.in English Rhetoric, Composition or related field.

Ph.D. in hand by 8/1/2015.

Required Work Experience: Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduates.

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Undergraduate teaching experience, particularly in teaching 100, 200 and/or 300 level writing.

Posting Date: 09/19/2014

Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled: Yes

Initial Application Review Date: 09/26/2014

Internal/External Posting: External

Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of your Ph.D. degree. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Your cover letter must include your background for the position, teaching experience and approach, and research interests.

Link to Apply: https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/20603

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Ferris State University (MI) - TT Assistant Professor of Writing for the Sciences/Health Professions - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Position Number: F11419/F11431

Posting Number: F0001408

Location: Ferris State University - Big Rapids

Responsibilities include teaching 12 hours of upper and lower-level writing for the sciences and technical writing and/or composition. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), assessment activities and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance.

The successful candidate will teach face-to-face and on-line classes in advanced writing for the health professions, technical communication, as well as additional writing courses appropriate to qualifications.

Required Education: Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field.

Must have PhD in hand by 8/1/2015

Required Work Experience: Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate professional writing.

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Preference given to candidates with experience teaching technical, health sciences, professional and/or scientific writing and with some experience writing in the health sciences/professional/technical/document design fields. Additional preference for further experience or education in proposal writing, business writing, and multimedia writing and design.

Posting Date: 09/19/2014

Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled: Yes

Initial Application Review Date: 09/26/2014

Internal/External Posting: External

Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of your Ph.D. degree. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Your cover letter must include your background for the position, teaching experience and approach, and research interests.

Link to Apply: https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/20607

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Deadline: Sept. 26 (review begins)

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Florida Gulf Coast University (FL) - Asst. Professor, Professional & Technical Writing [Full-Time, Non-TT]

Requisition Number: 2164

Summary: Your initial assignment will include teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Teaches Professional and Technical Writing courses, as well as Freshman Composition; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching. Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the school and university.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent) in Professional and/or Technical Writing or related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. Experience teaching Composition and Professional and/or Technical writing courses.

ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2015. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching Composition, Professional and Technical writing courses as well as teaching virtual and/or hybrid courses. Experience in curriculum development. Experience teaching and developing of large-enrollment courses.

Special Instructions: Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2015

Link to Apply: http://jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53968

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Deadline: 10/28/2014

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Florida State University (FL) - Director of Reading-Writing Center and Digital Studio  [Full-Time - Non-TT]

We invite applications for a Director of the Reading-Writing Center and Digital Studio in the Department of English. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track, renewable contract faculty position with opportunities for advancement. Starting date August 2015. Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition required. Responsibilities include directing the RWC and DS, which offer writing support to all FSU students via tutoring, workshops, and faculty consultations; and teaching courses in theory and practice of writing and tutoring for prospective tutors. Opportunities include working with faculty in a nationally competitive graduate program in Rhetoric and Composition. Application materials (letter, c.v, writing sample, at least three recommendation letters) via Interfolio ByCommittee addressed to Prof. Kathleen Yancey, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32306-1580. Review of applications will begin Jan. 7 for initial Skype interviews; applications will be considered until position is filled. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women encouraged to apply. A Public Records agency.

https://apply.interfolio.com/28036

MLA JIL 12/5/14

Deadline: Jan. 7

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Fontbonne University (MO) - TT Assistant Professor of English / Director of Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Fontbonne University, in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to serve as Director of Composition. A strong commitment to teaching and a Ph.D. in English or related field required; emphasis in composition and rhetoric preferred. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in professional writing. Duties include teaching four courses per semester, overseeing the general education composition program and the Writing Across the Curriculum program, advising, participating in shared university governance, and advancing a department that houses majors in English and Communication Studies. Course release is available for administrative duties. Review of applications begins November 3. Initial interviews conducted by phone. The position starts January 2014 or August 2015. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to Dr. Lisa Oliverio, Department of English and Communication via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/25935. EOE.

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 3

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Gannon University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor and First-Year Writing Program Director - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Gannon University's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and First-Year Writing Program Director in the English Department, to begin August 2015. Requirements include an earned doctorate (completed by fall 2015) in Rhetoric and Composition with experience or training in writing program administration as well as demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Other desirable qualifications include experience in technical writing (preferred), multimodal or digital composition, expertise in linguistics, community engagement, and/or teaching English in a multicultural or international context. Ideally, candidates will have experience using course management systems for purposes of instruction and advising.

Qualified candidates will engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon. The successful candidate will teach three courses a semester and administer the first-year writing program, training and supervising five graduate teaching assistants and a number of adjunct faculty. Responsibilities will include program assessment and development of the program in collaboration with other faculty, the department chair and the writing center director. The position includes the opportunity to teach or develop courses for a professional writing track in the English major or to teach an occasional course for Master's level graduate students. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.

Gannon, a Catholic university, is a comprehensive Masters L institution that is committed to student-centered learning, with an emphasis on professional education integrated with liberal-learning student outcomes. Located near Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, the University offers ready access to a variety of cultural and exciting seasonal activities and is within a two-hour drive of Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo. For more information about what Erie has to offer visit www.visiteriepa.com.

Application Procedure: Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Submit a cover letter, C.V., evidence of effective teaching methods and productive scholarship in your respective field, and the contact information for three professional references to www.gannon.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding his/her terminal degree. References will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicants. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 12/03/14)

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George Mason University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor, Director of Composition - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

The George Mason University Department of English seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor in Rhetoric/Composition to serve as the Director of Composition starting in Fall 2015.

Qualifications: Applicants should have experience in administering a writing program along with research and teaching interests in writing program administration, faculty development, rhetorical theory, or composition theory. Experience working with multilingual writers, online writing courses, writing in the disciplines, and/or program assessment will be beneficial. The Director of Composition will oversee a required first-semester composition course along with a required junior-year composition course that emphasizes disciplinary awareness. Required: Ph.D. in rhetoric, composition, or a related field; and experience teaching college-level writing courses.

Responsibilities: Teaching load is 2/2; the incumbent receives a one course per year reduction for administrative work. Teaching opportunities may include undergraduate courses in composition, advanced composition, rhetoric, or upper-division nonfiction writing; as well as graduate courses in rhetoric, composition theory, and composition pedagogy.

The Department of English offers an undergraduate minor and concentration in rhetoric and writing; M.A. concentrations in the Teaching of Writing and Literature and Professional Writing and Rhetoric; and a new Ph.D. program in Writing and Rhetoric. For more information about the department, visit http://english.gmu.edu/.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F8874z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, C.V., and a list of three professional references with contact information. Additional materials will be requested after the first review of applicants. Review of applications begins November 3, 2014. Initial interviews will be via Skype or phone interview in December 2013 or January 2014; we will not be interviewing at MLA.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/33870

Deadline: 11/3/2014 (*deadline extended)

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George Mason University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor, Professional Writing and Rhetoric - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The George Mason University Department of English seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Professional Writing and Rhetoric to begin Fall 2015.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong background in professional writing research methods, workplace study, and rhetorical theory. Research and teaching interests may focus on one or more of the following: research methods, technical communication, editing, government relations, visual rhetoric, global/intercultural communication, usability. Prior workplace experience in professional or technical communication is preferred. Required: Ph.D. in professional writing, rhetoric, or a related field.

Responsibilities: The 2/2 course load includes undergraduate teaching opportunities in composition, advanced composition, upper-division technical writing, and graduate courses in rhetoric and technical communication.

The Department of English offers an undergraduate minor and concentration in rhetoric and writing, along with an M.A. concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, and a new Ph.D. program in Writing and Rhetoric. For more information about the department, visit http://english.gmu.edu/; for details on programs in writing and rhetoric, see http://writingandrhetoic.gmu.edu/

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F9837z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, C.V., and a list of three professional references with contact information. Additional materials will be requested after the first review of applicants. Review of applications begins November 3, 2014. Initial interviews will be via Skype or phone interview; we will not be interviewing at MLA.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/33885

Deadline: 11/3/2014 (*deadline extended)

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Request for additional materials: 11/15/14 x3

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Georgia Gwinnett College (GA) - Open Rank Professor of English (Non-TT) -  PHONE INTERVIEWS HELD

In anticipation of increases in enrollment for the 2015-2016 academic year, GGC seeks a compositionist with specialties of interest in peer tutoring training, journalism, and professional writing/publication starting August 1, 2015. Successful candidates will teach first-year composition, general education courses, and upper division courses as available and join energetic colleagues working to build an innovative English major with concentrations in Language and Literature, Teacher's Education, Writing and Rhetoric, and Interdisciplinary Studies on the newest campus in the University System of Georgia. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement and research, as well as service to the college and community. GGC is an institution that values innovative teaching, advising and mentoring (advising and mentoring is expected of all faculty). Other related duties as assigned.

In accordance with Board of Regents Policy governing GGC faculty, successful applicants will be eligible to receive 3 or 5 year renewable appointments or one year traditional appointments may also be approved. For more information about our college, please visit our website at www.ggc.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor
  • Assistant Professor Faculty position should hold a Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) specializing in Rhetoric and Composition or closely-related field before or within the semester of the start date.
  • Must have a minimum of 18 English graduate credit hours.

Application Link: https://jobs.ggc.edu/job-details?jobID=16105&job=english-assistant-associate-or-full-professor-fall-2015

Deadline: Open Until Filled (job ad: 10/1/2014)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Phone interviews happened in mid-December, but the position has been relisted so they're still looking for applicants.

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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  • We are a non tenure institution, but that should not worry anyone because contracts are 3 and 5 years and given our growth, we anticipate increasing our faculty for the forseeable future. If you have a degree in RC, want to teach, and are interested in making a difference in the lives of students, this is  the place for you. Our population is ethnically and economically very diverse, students are a pleasure to work with if you understand the limitations of their lives and public school experiences. We are in need of people with experience and training in developmental education because the state is rolling out new developmental education classes/guidelines beginning in the fall of 2015. This is an exciting place to work and we truly are trying to innovate higher education.

Georgia Institute of Technology (GA) - TT Assistant Professor of Technical Communication

The School of Literature, Media, and Communication of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA) seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor (entry level) in the area of technical communication, effective August 2015.

Required qualifications: The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in technical communication or a closely related field; expertise in technical/professional/business communication; a firm theoretical grounding in rhetoric; and facility with the functional application of theory as a foundational basis for research and teaching in technical communication.

Preferred qualifications: Experience outside the academy is desirable and might include work in government, business, nonprofit organizations, the military, and industry, among other venues. Ideal candidates would have experience and/or training in science writing, visual design and communication, data management, big data, or experience architecture.

Research: The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong program of research and grant application commensurate with work at a major research university. The potential to secure external research funding is strongly desirable.

Teaching: The successful applicant should have experience in (and a commitment to) teaching writing/communication courses including technical/professional/business communication, composition, media studies, visual rhetoric/design, technical narratives, and communicating science and technology to public audiences.

The School of Literature, Media, and Communication is a multi-disciplinary program. It offers B.S. degrees in Literature, Media, and Communication and in Computational Media, M.S. degrees in Digital Media and Human Computer Interaction, and a Ph.D. in Digital Media. The School includes the Writing and Communication Program that encompasses the Institute's Communication Center, the Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and Communication Across Tech and provides discipline-specific courses and writing/communication support for campus-wide audiences. For more information, visit http://www.lmc.gatech.edu.

Applicants should send a cover letter surveying the applicants expertise for the position, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three potential references emailed as one single PDF to hiring@mail.gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer whose academic core mission is based on the principles of inclusion, equity, diversity, and justice.

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Deadline: Nov. 10

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Georgia Regents University (GA) - Assistant or Associate Professor of English (Second Language Writing) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Georgia Regents University – The Department of English and Foreign Languages at Georgia Regents University seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor to develop the university’s Second Language Writing (SLW) curriculum and programs. This person will design and teach first-year composition courses for multilingual writers; develop new courses in the Professional Writing and Rhetoric concentration of the English major, such as Writing in International Business Environments; and strengthen the university’s support for multilingual undergraduate and graduate students, especially in the health sciences. The position might also include the opportunity to teach courses in TESOL to English and education majors. Generally speaking, this person’s task is to improve our institution's overall awareness of and engagement with international/L2 students. The new hire will work within a strong group of departmental faculty and will collaborate with other departments, such as Communications, as the new programming takes shape.

Minimum Requirements Minimum qualifications include an earned PhD (by August 2015) in an appropriate field such as English, Applied Linguistics, or Composition/Rhetoric/Writing Studies. Coursework in Second Language Writing and/or ESL is required, as well as experience in teaching first-year composition courses for multilingual writers. For the reasons stated above, background in Professional Writing and/or Communications is desired. For appointment at the associate level, a strong publication record in Second Language Writing and/or ESL is preferred.

How To Apply Qualified applicants should apply online for job opening 7810 at http://www.gru.edu/jobs/faculty. Please make sure you upload a formal letter of application, detailing the candidate's writing and research agenda; a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vitae; and a list of three references. If you have questions, please contact: E. Nicole Meyer, Department Chair, English and Foreign Languages (706) 737-1500

Upon offer to hire, all official transcripts will be required. The review of applications will begin Friday, October 31, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27110

MLA JIL 10/10/14

Deadline: Oct. 31 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for Additional Materials:

Rejection Letter (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): PHONE - 12/11

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: campus visit invitiation 1/15 for Feb/early March

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Gonzaga University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor, Composition and/or Rhetoric - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department at Gonzaga University invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position (3/3 teaching load) to teach composition and/or rhetoric starting September 2015. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate writing courses, advise senior projects, and help develop curriculum within the writing concentration.

Desired Qualifications: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: multimodal composition, digital humanities, creative non-fiction, film, multi-cultural literacies, writing program administration.

To apply, please visit our website at: https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com/. Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy. Email inquiries to Dr. Jeff Miller, Chair of English: millerj3@gonzaga.edu. The position closes on November 3, 2014, midnight, PST. Preliminary interviews will take place in December or January via Skype. For assistance with your online application, call 509.313.5996.

Link to Apply: https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com/postings/5136

Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/10/2014 x 6

Rejection (no interview):

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Grove City College (PA) - Full-Time Writing Faculty (3 Positions) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Writing Program at Grove City College invites applications for three regular full-time faculty positions starting in the fall of 2015. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric, Technical/Professional Communication, Literature, or related field, experience in teaching first-year writing, evidence of teaching excellence, and interest in curricular and program development. The primary focus of successful candidates will be to teach first-year writing, with regular opportunities to teach specialty courses in their area of interest. Faculty members are expected to teach a 4/4 load.

The Grove City College Writing Program is a new and growing program seeking dynamic, creative colleagues to serve the first-year writing core requirement and to collaborate with the writing director to develop interdisciplinary concentrations and minors. Candidates must be committed to teaching highly motivated students at a Christian liberal arts institution. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications.

Send a current curriculum vitae, names of four references (three professional and one pastoral), copies of transcripts, and a letter of interest that includes an explanation of how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with Grove City College’s unique mission as a Christian college (see http://www.gcc.edu/about/whoweare/Pages/Mission.aspx) to: Ms. Jamie N. Christy, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Grove City College, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127-2104 or electronically to employment@gcc.edu. Official transcripts may be requested later in the process. Completed applications should be received by December 15, 2014 for full consideration.

Grove City College is a private educational institution noted for its academic excellence where scholarship is informed by Christian principles. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, marital status, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other college-administrative programs.

https://apply.interfolio.com/28009

MLA JIL 11/28/14

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

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Gulf University of Science and Technology (Kuwait) - TT Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is Kuwait's first private, American-model University. GUST currently offers programs in Arts and Sciences and Business including a MBA.
The Department of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts & Sciences at the Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST) seeks to appoint a dynamic, creative and experienced individual to teach composition and rhetoric. All applicants must expect to teach in the areas of Academic English and Freshman Composition. Successful candidates must be able to articulate a research agenda, have an emerging record of publications, and demonstrate commitments to instructional excellence and departmental service. Candidates are expected to have completed all the requirements for their doctorate at the time of appointment. Applications will be considered on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Although preference will be given to candidates who qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor those who qualify for appointment at higher ranks are also encouraged to apply.
GUST offers competitive salaries and an excellent package including a housing allowance, education allowances for dependents, a medical and dental plan, as well as annual tickets home. Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter, complete CV and the names and contact information for at least three references to Professor Ali Ansari, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at CASHR@gust.edu.kw. In the subject of the email please state "Position applied for: Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric". Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Hofstra University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Department of Writing Studies (2 Positions) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Hofstra University’s Department of Writing Studies and Composition seeks to fill two anticipated tenure-track writing studies specialist positions at the assistant professor level.  The Writing Studies and Composition department supports a minor in Writing Studies, a Writing Center, and courses fulfilling a two-semester general education writing requirement. We invite applications from individuals with Ph.D.s in writing studies, rhetoric, or composition and with an explicit scholarly agenda in the field. We particularly welcome applicants with an interest in digital pedagogy.

Hofstra is a private university located in the greater New York City area, offering bachelor's degrees in 140 programs of study and advanced degrees, certificates, and professional diplomas in 150 graduate programs of study. Hofstra’s AAUP contract provides tenure-track faculty with released time for research as well as a junior leave. Faculty carry a 3-3 (18 semester hour) annual teaching load.

Professional/Technical Writing Specialist: This position calls for a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition, with expertise in technical writing and/or professional writing. The successful candidate will be interested in the development of a major in professional writing. This work will be done in collaboration with faculty in the department and colleagues in the natural sciences as well as in Schools of Engineering and Applied Science, Business, and Communication.   

Associate Director, Writing Center: This position calls for experience in writing center administration and scholarly activity in writing center theory and practice. The department runs a busy Writing Center--staffed by undergraduate, graduate, and faculty tutors. The successful candidate will serve as the Associate Director of the Center and will teach an undergraduate practicum in writing center pedagogy as well as other courses in the department’s curriculum. Preferred secondary research interests include multilingualism, World Englishes, or language acquisition. A third of all of our Writing Center appointments are made by second-language learners.

Application Process: Please use Interfolio <http://apply.interfolio.com/27866> to send a letter of application, a CV, an article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Frank Gaughan, Chair, Department of Writing Studies and Composition. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2014 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

http://apply.interfolio.com/27866

MLA JIL 11/28/14

Deadline: Open Until Filled, Review of Applications begins 12/15/2015

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): GoToMeeting

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/13

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Offer accepted:

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  • We will do first-round interviews in mid-January, via GoToMeeting, a video conference interface.

Holy Family University (PA) - Asst. Professor of Writing - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

Holy Family University, a comprehensive Catholic institution in Philadelphia, PA., invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Writing, beginning January 2015.

The position requires teaching in the university's first-year, undergraduate writing program, as well as courses in composition and, contingent upon availability, literature. The ideal candidate will have specialization and teaching experience in these areas, along with a track record of related research and publication. Candidates should have a commitment to support the mission of Holy Family University and possess excellent teaching skills, an active scholarly agenda and a willingness to participate in student advising and campus service. A Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric is required.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement about teaching and research interest, complete graduate transcripts indicating earned Ph.D., and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Shelley Robbins, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences. All materials are to be emailed to writingsearch@holyfamily.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Deadline: 10/31/2014

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Idaho State University - TT Assistant Professor of English & Philosophy - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in the area of Composition/Rhetoric, specialization open. Expertise in Writing Program Administration, TESOL, professional and technical writing, business writing and/or online pedagogies welcome.

Key Responsibilities

  • 9 workload units teaching per semester, undergraduate and graduate, including general education, undergraduate English major courses, undergraduate internships and independent studies, graduate seminars, and direction of graduate-level mentorships, internships, theses, and dissertations
  • 3-4 workload units per semester research/scholarship with expectation of applying for external funding and producing peer-reviewed articles and/or books in area of specialization
  • 2-3 workload units per semester service

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in English or closely related field in hand by August 2015
  • Specialization in Composition/Rhetoric

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in English or closely related field in hand by August 2015
  • Expertise in Writing Program Administration, TESOL, professional and technical writing, business writing and/or online pedagogies welcome.

Apply online: http://careers.isu.edu
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample (approximately 20 pages), dissertation abstract or equivalent. Three confidential letters of recommendation (submitted directly from letter writers to: turnkris@isu.edu)

Deadline: 11/7/2014

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA 12/11 MLA 12/12

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Indiana University (IN) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor, Composition and Rhetoric - OFFER ACCEPTED

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in composition and rhetoric, to develop and provide training for courses in first-year, advanced, and professional multilingual writing. Specialties might include pedagogies of multilingual composition; global contexts for the study of writing in English; and/or comparison of Western rhetoric with other rhetorics. The appointment is effective starting in the fall of 2015. Teaching load is typically 2-2 on a semester system but can be reduced to accommodate program responsibilities. Ph.D. in English, Writing Studies, or Linguistics required by August 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin October 8 and continue until the position is filled. Letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/914. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Professor John Schilb, Search Committee Chair, at jschilb@indiana.edu or Indiana University Department of English, Ballantine 442, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405. Indiana University is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity; we encourage applications from women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 8

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 10/17 x2

Rejection (no interview): 11/11 x2

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype - 11/5

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 11/18

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted: Received email 12/29 that other candidate accepted the offer

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Asst. Professor,  Basic Writing - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Position: The Department of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2015. We seek a teacher-scholar with demonstrated commitment to the field of composition studies. Qualifications: A PhD in English with specialty area in composition studies or closely related discipline must be in hand by the time of employment. Candidates must have a research agenda, publications, and knowledge of the history of the field of Composition. Expertise and teaching experience in Basic Writing are required. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s), which may include a teaching demonstration. Rank and salary offered will be dependent on candidate’s qualifications. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in our Liberal Studies English program, especially but not limited to Basic Writing; advise students in undergraduate programs; engage in a range of scholarly work; and participate in related university and community service. We are especially interested in candidates who can develop curriculum in Basic Writing and those who have experience developing writing assessments and/or facilitating such assessments.

How to Apply: All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system (http://www.iup.edu/employment). Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will contain a letter of application, CV, three current letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required before hiring), a syllabus and assignment sequence for a basic writing course, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy.

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2014, Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Link to Apply: https://iup.peopleadmin.com/postings/1157

ALSO posted in MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 15

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): x1 (phone) [posted 1/25]

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Asst. Professor, Composition Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2015. We seek a teacher-scholar in the field of Composition Studies who presents the strongest combination of qualifications in terms of research and publications, teaching, and professional involvement. For fullest consideration, completed applications should reach us by November 15, 2014. Visit http://www.iup.edu/employment for a full position description and to apply. IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in composition theory and pedagogy, advise students in undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in scholarly work in the field, and participate in department, university, and community service. Participation in the graduate program in Composition and TESOL also includes teaching graduate students during one, four–week summer session (with additional compensation). The IUP English Department’s commitment to broad faculty participation in the liberal studies requires that all faculty can also expect to teach Composition I and II. The Department of English seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

The successful candidate may be assigned to perform work at regional locations and/or provide instruction through distance education.

Position Qualifications:    A Ph.D. specializing in Composition must be in hand by the time of employment. Candidates must have a research agenda, publications, and knowledge of the history of the field of Composition. Candidates must be qualified to teach doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate courses. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s), which may include a scholarly presentation. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Special Instructions to Applicants:    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2014. All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system. Please do not fax, mail or email any documentation. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will contain a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a scholarly writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and names and email addresses of three reference. Three (3) letters of reference must be on file with IUP before consideration is given for an on campus interview. Official transcripts will be needed for hire.

Link to Apply: https://iup.peopleadmin.com/postings/1159

See also: https://apply.interfolio.com/27349

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/29 Skype interview scheduled (x2)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IN) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Composition/Rhetoric and Writing Center Director) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The IUPUI Department of English seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in composition/rhetoric who will direct our nationally recognized University Writing Center and teach in our Writing and Literacy undergraduate and graduate program, beginning August 2015. The director will work with an associate director and other faculty consultants to supervise faculty, graduate and undergraduate consultants; teach the peer tutor training course; lead professional development activities for consultants; oversee research projects that involve the Center; support outreach activities; and engage in relevant professional activities (research, conference presentations, and publication).

Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric or related field, evidence of successful teaching, demonstrated potential for training and leading Writing Center faculty and of collaborating with other units in the department and university, and demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication are required. Writing Center administrative experience preferred. Teaching load: three courses a year in addition to Writing Center administration. Application—cover letter, three letters of recommendation, CV, a two-page statement of writing center philosophy, and a 10-15 page sample of research-based writing—should be submitted by October 31, 2014, to Professor Steve Fox at this email: mjcurfma@iupui.edu.

Additional information about the position and department can be found at http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/english/. IUPUI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26831

MLA JIL 09/26/14

Deadline: Oct. 31

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Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne (IN) - Assistant Professor of English / Writing Center Advisor 

The Department of English and Linguistics at Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne invites applications for a tenure-track position in composition/rhetoric with expertise in composition theory and writing center theory and pedagogy. The candidate will advise the supervisor of the Writing Center, be a liaison between the department and the writing center, and teach the writing center theory class (W397) each year as well as other undergraduate or graduate-level courses in the writing concentration in our BA and MA degree programs. Position also includes expectations of maintaining research/scholarly endeavor and appropriate service to the university and profession.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in hand by August 2015 and one or more years of teaching experience. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background records check.

Please submit cover letter, a description of your research focus and details of your teaching experience, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching/research effectiveness, 1-2 page teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, a copy of unofficial transcript. In addition, candidates should prepare a 45-60 minute instructional student presentation if invited to campus. Review of applications will begin November 17th, 2014.

Please submit to: Dr. Suzanne Rumsey, Chair of Search Committee; Department of English and Linguistics Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Contact for information: Dr. Suzanne Rumsey Phone: 260-481-6770 Email: rumseys@ipfw.edu

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering more than 200 prestigious Indiana University and Purdue University degrees and certificates. More than 13,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities pursue their education on our 682-acre campus. IPFW combines challenging academic programs with student-centered flexibility at an affordable price. The university's exemplary standards in teaching and research provide unparalleled value for career preparation and professional development in an ever-changing global market. The university's commitment to the region's economic development and to service makes it an economic, cultural, and societal leader in the region. IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is a University accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit: http://www.ipfw.edu/departments/coas/depts/english/index.html

See more at: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000852039-01#sthash.fd3DJsKq.dpuf

https://apply.interfolio.com/27128

MLA JIL 10/10/14

Deadline: Nov. 17

Acknowledgment received: 11/21

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Iowa State University (IA) - Assistant Professor in Rhetorical Studies

The English Department at Iowa State University seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Rhetorical Studies with a primary interest in bridging English and Speech Communication by focusing on contemporary rhetorical theory and its application to understanding civic discourse. The English Department is particularly interested in candidates working in areas such as critical/cultural theory, multicultural or environmental rhetorics, multimodal pedagogy and theory, or the intersections of narrative theory and rhetoric. Teaching responsibilities include foundation courses in Speech Communication or ISUComm where courses focus on WOVE pedagogy (Written, Oral, Visual and Electronic communication), as well as undergraduate and graduate courses related to the candidate’s expertise in the department’s Literature, Rhetoric and Professional Communication, or Speech Communication programs.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit http://www.iastatejobs.com Posting #400102 or http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/8634. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 6, 2015.

https://apply.interfolio.com/28118

MLA JIL 12/5/14

Deadline: Jan. 6

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James Madison University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor (Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC), http://www.jmu.edu/wrtc, an independent department established at James Madison University in 2008, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, beginning August 2015. 

WRTC comprises 50 faculty (approximately 30 full-time and 20 part-time) and 425 majors, minors and graduate students. We work to foster an educational environment in which students and faculty facilitate constructive dialogue in the classroom and community to inspire responsible citizenship in a diverse world. 

James Madison University (http://www.jmu.edu), situated in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley (http://www.harrisonburgva.gov), is a growing university of approximately 20,000 students. JMU has been consistently ranked as one of the South's top public, master's-level universities, according to the annual U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" guide. In addition, JMU earned national recognition for its outstanding first-year experiences, learning communities, and service learning. The Princeton Review cites the university as a "Best Value" and named it one of the nation's most environmentally responsible universities.  

The successful candidate will teach first-year writing and courses in the BA/BS and MA/MS degree programs. Teaching load is 3-3, with reasonable service expectations.  

We seek a colleague who combines technical expertise with a strong grounding in the arts and humanities. A Ph.D. (in hand by August 2015) in Professional and Technical Communication, Rhetoric and Composition or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will specialize in one or more of the following:  - Print and Visual Design  - Web Design and Digital Applications/Interfaces  - Web languages 

Additionally, we seek someone with experience in industry-standard graphics programs and applications. Preferred candidates will provide evidence of excellent teaching, a solid record of scholarly, creative and/or professional productivity, as well as a plan for ongoing research.  

To apply, complete an online faculty profile and upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing qualifications at https://joblink.jmu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2014. As application materials are reviewed, strong candidates will be contacted with a request for additional materials (including a statement of teaching philosophy, a 20-25 page writing sample and samples of digital/multi-modal work, and three letters of recommendation).  

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-6728 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.  

Deadline: review begins Nov. 2

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Lasell College (MA) - Assistant Professor of English (Composition) [Non-TT]

The Lasell College Humanities Department seeks an Assistant Professor of English, with a specialty in composition. More senior rank will be considered, given appropriate experience and professional credentials. Responsibilities: Academic responsibilities emphasize instruction in writing at the undergraduate level; institutional responsibilities include academic advising as well as departmental and institutional service. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence and enthusiasm in teaching and student advocacy; the ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff, and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; and active participation in department and college service that includes but is not limited to faculty standing committee work and advising of undergraduate students.

Qualifications: A doctoral degree in composition and rhetoric, English, linguistics, or a related field is strongly preferred, although an ABD candidate will be considered. A background in the teaching of writing is required, with a preference for experience in college writing instruction.

Lasell College faculty members are employed on renewable single and multiyear contracts; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply: Candidates should send a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a résumé, and names of three references. Lasell College is an equal opportunity employer. HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Open until filled (posted Sept. 16) 

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Lawrence Technological University (MI) - Assistant Professor of Composition - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication at Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track position in composition at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2015. The position requires a Ph.D. in a closely related field (communication, rhetoric and composition, literature or language studies.) The preferred candidate will be able to teach composition, creative and/or technical writing, as well as upper-level elective courses in the area of his or her expertise. The preferred candidate will have a strong publication record and an active research agenda. The preferred candidate will also have administrative experience in developing and implementing undergraduate writing curriculum.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be received by November 31, 2014.

All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research goals. Additional materials will be requested from applicants as they are advanced in the selection process. Application materials must be sent to humchair@ltu.edu, attention Dr. Jason Barrett.

Lawrence Technological University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Deadline: Nov. 31 [?]

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 12/16

Rejection (no interview):

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Louisiana State University (LA) - Associate/Full Professor of English - Director of University Writing Program

The Department of English at Louisiana State University anticipates an opening for a position as Director of the University Writing Program. The appointment will begin with the Fall 2015 semester. The position offers a unique opportunity for a creative, experienced writing program administrator to direct and maintain a well-developed, forward-looking program fully integrated into LSU's general education curriculum. The position is tenure-track at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of English, the largest department on campus with a rich history of excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach.

This position is also responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses and teaching other courses as required by departmental need; directing/supervising graduate and undergraduate students; maintaining an appropriate level of service to the department; and developing and maintaining an independent, vigorous, well-funded research program and publishing results of research in the appropriate journals or other media.
Associate or Full Professor:

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field; expertise in directing a large-scale writing program; evidence of innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and assessment.

Associate Professor: Seven years of related experience.

Full Professor: Ten years of related experience.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

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Louisiana Tech University (LA) - TT Asst. Professor, Tech. Writing/Communication

Position and Qualifications: Louisiana Tech University is seeking a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to teach technical writing for fall 2015. Salary is competitive. Ph.D. in Technical Writing/Communication or English with a specialization and dissertation in Technical Writing required. Evidence of potential for publication, as well as experience in online pedagogy and web-course design desired.

Responsibilities: The position duties include teaching both graduate and undergraduate-level technical writing courses and serving on graduate committees of M. A. candidates with a concentration in technical writing. The course load is 3 sections per quarter with reductions for administrative assignments.

The Program: The English Department offers a concentration and minor in technical writing at the undergraduate level, a graduate certificate in technical writing, and an M.A. in English with a Technical Writing specialization. For more information on the English Department and its technical writing program, please visit http://www.latech.edu/tech/liberal-arts/english/html/literature/index.shtml

​Application: Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three current references with telephone numbers via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/27054) or via email attachment to Dr. Susan Roach, Director, School of Literature and Language, msroach@latech.edu. Application review will begin November 15, 2014 and will continue until position is filled. Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 15 (review begins)

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Luther College (IA) - TT Assistant Professor of English and College Writing Director - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Luther College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English and College Writing Director, a tenure-eligible position beginning late August 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. required by September 1, 2015. The successful candidate should demonstrate training and experience in composition and rhetoric, developmental writing for domestic and international students, writing across the curriculum, writing pedagogy, and literature (field open). We seek applicants who have the ability to teach in a first-year interdisciplinary course in reading, writing and critical thinking, who can administer a college-wide writing center in a liberal arts environment, and who can collaborate with faculty across the disciplines to enhance the teaching of writing. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to write widely and well, and will be expected to maintain an active research agenda.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching duties will include the year-long writing-intensive introduction to the liberal arts with additional courses in writing pedagogy, developmental writing, rhetoric, or literature. As the writing director, this person is responsible for developing and administering the colleges writing center (staffed by 15-20 peer tutors). Teaching and administrative duties will be the equivalent of a six-course load spread over the fall and spring semesters and a January term. Additional duties include advising, committee and departmental work, and meeting with prospective students.

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY: Luther College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of completed applications will begin November 10 and continues until the position is filled. Interviews will be scheduled at the January 2015 MLA Convention in Vancouver. Applicants dossiers will include:

letter of application (note in your letter if you plan to attend the January 2015 MLA Convention); curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of effective teaching (sample syllabi, other course materials) writing sample; unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts; 3-5 letters of recommendation (the college will send an email to each letter writer identified in application process with a link to upload the letter).

Apply at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com.

INQUIRIES: Inquiries about the position may be directed to Nancy K. Barry, Ph.D., Chair, English Department, Luther College, Decorah, IA 52101; phone: (563) 387-1591; email: barrynan@luther.edu. Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website, http://www.luther.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to facultysearch@luther.edu.

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Deadline: Nov. 10

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/6 (email)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): x 1 (Dec 10)

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Marygrove College (MI) - TT Asst. Professor of English (pref. Rhetoric and Composition) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Marygrove College invites applications for an additional tenure-track assistant professorship in English to begin August 2015 pending final budget approval. Preferred areas of expertise include rhetoric and composition, with a strong second area of expertise such as ELL, writing center/writing program administration, and/or creative writing. Ph.D. required. We seek an energetic teacher, active scholar, and dependable colleague committed to advancing an ambitious schedule of undergraduate and graduate programs and activities, as well as the College’s urban leadership mission. Normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Because Marygrove College strives to maintain a faculty that reflects its diverse student body, we encourage applications from members of communities traditionally underrepresented in college faculties. Submit application letter, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation online at the link above by December 15, 2014. Further inquiry should be directed to Darcy L. Brandel, Chair, English and Modern Languages Department at dbrandel@marygrove.edu.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27843

MLA JIL 11/14/14

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interviews scheduled 12/22 (X2)

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  • Has anyone heard anything after the initial round of interviews?
  • Nothing on this end, either. 
  • I haven't heard anything either. I have been assuming that means we did not make their short list, that they would have locked in their first choices for campus visits right away, but do not want to close the door on the rest of us yet. Could be wrong. 
  • That's what I was figuring too, but I'd very much like to be wrong. :/
  • 1/29 email: unforeseen budget issues make search continuing/hiring unlikely; process "paused"

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Writing and Rhetoric - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

MCLAs English/Communications Department seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Writing and Rhetoric to begin September 1, 2015. The ideal candidate will have: academic preparation in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, and/or English language and Literature; a demonstrated experience in designing, developing and administering a college writing curriculum; and experience in supervising writing instructors. We seek an energetic candidate who will teach undergraduate writing courses, as well as design and coordinate an invigorated college-wide writing initiative that emphasizes current pedagogical principles, including writing across the curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, or English. Candidates who are ABD with a firm date of completion will be considered.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of successful teaching experience at the college level in composition, rhetoric, writing studies or related fields, and with significant experience in writing program administration. Readiness to teach courses in English language and literature is also a plus.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We will conduct interviews at MLA in Vancouver between January 8-11. For best consideration, please submit all materials by December 5, 2014.

Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to:

You can apply for this position online at http://mcla.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=54607

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Deadline: Dec. 5

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/22 (X2)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/9 (e-mail requesting interview) x3

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MA) - TT English and Writing Faculty - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

A special mission college within the Massachusetts state university system

Position: Full-time, tenure-track English & Writing Faculty

Posting: September 2014 Start date: September 1, 2015. Position Number: FY15-15. Division: Academic; Humanities Department. Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA). Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Humanities Department and for review of assessment results to the Vice President of Academic Affairs Supervision exercised: Supervises student personnel in areas of responsibility

General responsibilities: · Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in technical writing and one or more of the following: Business writing, Basic Writing, English Composition, and Writing in Style. · Ability to participate in Humanities Department assessment activities. · Teaching and advising in a four-year college setting Qualifications and requirements: · Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level writing courses and in college-level academic advising · Possess earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition · Tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level requires an appropriate terminal degree · Tenure-track appointment at higher levels requires a doctorate and significant teaching experience at the post-secondary level · Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty and administrators · Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred qualifications: · Excellent computer skills · Experience with college-level writing requirements, portfolio assessment, ePortfolio programs · Minimum of two years experience teaching Technical Writing and/or Composition at a college level. · Understanding of and dedication to the Academy's unique mission · Background in tutoring Desirable Assets: · Experience in reading development · Ability and willingness to assist with the Writing Resource Center · Varsity athletic coaching experience at the college level

Salary: Commensurate with experience and subject to the MSCA collective bargaining agreement plan.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form and the contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment link under quick links on the MMA website http://www.maritime.edu. Applications may be attached and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Applicants selected for interview must submit original transcripts and be prepared to deliver a fifteen minute presentation on a relevant topic. Finalist must complete a drug screening and background check. MMA is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability employer. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Deadline:

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Michigan Technological University (MI) - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Professional Communication

The Department of Humanities at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Professional Communication to begin August 2015. The preferred candidate will demonstrate promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching in the field of rhetoric and professional communication. The preferred candidate will have expertise in the following areas: international and/or cross-cultural professional and technical communication; cross-cultural and/or translingual rhetorics. Additional areas of expertise might include: technical translation; localization; writing and design for global contexts. International professional experience, working and living abroad, and/or advanced proficiency in a modern language are desirable but not required. 

The department's graduate and undergraduate programs afford faculty unique opportunities to teach and engage in research that both shapes and benefits from a rich multi-disciplinary environment. The department offers doctoral and master degrees in the interdisciplinary Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture program and undergraduate major degrees in Scientific and Technical Communication; Communication, Culture, and Media; Liberal Arts; and English, including English with a concentration in Secondary Education. The usual tenure-track teaching load is 2 courses (6 hrs.) per semester.

Please see our website: http://www.mtu.edu/humanities

Please submit application packages electronically to https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/1987  Must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of recommendation.  

Review of applications begins on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should have or expect to receive the Ph.D. by August 1, 2015.

Dr. M. Ann Brady

Rhetoric and Professional Communication Search Committee

Department of Humanities

1400 Townsend Drive

Houghton, MI 49931-1295

Michigan Tech is an internationally renowned doctoral research university, with a diverse community of 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students and cross-disciplinary faculty. Located on Lake Superior in Houghton, MI, its community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM.

Michigan Tech's Dual Career Program assists departments with partner orientation to the university and community and identification of possible positions for partners (see http://www.dual.mtu.edu)

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Deadline: Review begins November 1, 2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/27

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Milligan College (TN) - TT Asst. Professor, Composition and Humanities

Milligan College, a liberal arts college located in Northeast Tennessee, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in composition and humanities to begin Fall 2015. The candidate will teach in our rigorous undergraduate composition sequence, as well as in our unique, interdisciplinary humanities program.

An interest in integrating faith and learning in a liberal arts environment is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong Christian faith, commitment to the College mission, and a lifestyle consistent with the College’s goals. Milligan is an EEO employer and encourages female and minority applicants.

The ideal candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in applicable areas of study, including English, humanities, or composition studies.

Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a response to our mission statement to compositionsearch@milligan.edu. Milligan College conducts background checks on final candidates. Review of applications will begin at once, and will continue until position is filled.

http://www.milligan.edu/employment/#assistant-professor-of-composition-and-humanities

Deadline: Not Stated (position posted Oct. 29 2014)

Acknowledgment received:  Letter snail mail 11/22

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Middle Tennessee State University - TT  Asst. Prof. - Rhetoric and Composition

The Department of English invites applications for a full time, tenure-track assistant professor position (#123205) in Rhetoric & Composition beginning August 1, 2015. Required qualifications include: a PhD in Rhetoric/Composition or writing studies, a strong record of teaching first-year writing, and an active scholarly agenda in composition studies. Experience with digital technologies and in writing program administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate writing courses, implementing faculty development opportunities in composition pedagogy, and assisting with assessment activities. Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2015. For additional information about the position and/or to apply, visit https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu.

https://apply.interfolio.com/28014

MLA JIL 11/28/14

Deadline: Jan. 5

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Minnesota State University, Mankato (MN) - TT Asst. Professor, Technical Communication-Scientific/Medical

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications . OPENING DATE: 11/19/14. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 22, 2014. POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*.) DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 17, 2015.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The English Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking a specialist in Technical Communication, with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: science or medical writing, health communication, risk communication, or technical or scientific rhetoric. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses at the introductory, upper-level, and graduate levels, including courses in the candidate's area of specialization. In addition, candidates must be prepared to teach writing-intensive general education courses. Experience teaching online is required, as is industry experience. Continued scholarly activity, undergraduate and graduate advising, and service on department or university committees are also required. Standard university teaching load is 24 credits per year (standard English Department load is three 4-credit courses per semester).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Terminal degree in Technical Communication or closely related field, conferred on an official transcript by August 10, 2015.
  • Specialization in one or more of the following areas: science or medical writing, health communication, risk communication, or technical or scientific rhetoric.
  • College-level teaching or industry training experience in business/technical communication (or closely related field).
  • Experience teaching or training online.
  • Demonstrated preparation to teach writing-intensive courses.
  • Industry (or internship) experience.
  • Relevant scholarly activity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience teaching synchronously online.
  • Record of successful contributions to student growth and development.
  • Record of successful workplace collaboration or other departmental, college, or university service.
  • Scholarly or research interests that will advance the mission and goals of the English department at Minnesota State University, Mankato (see http://english.mnsu.edu/mission.htm for departmental goals).
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The English Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato includes master's level programs in Creative Writing (MFA), Literature and English Studies, Technical Communication, and TESL, and undergraduate programs in the same fields plus Humanities and English Education. There are also undergraduate minors in linguistics and film studies. The English department is also responsible for the university's large composition program and offers a wide variety of general education courses. For further information, visit the department website at: http://english.mnsu.edu. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three (3) references
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
  • Statement of teaching and research goals
  • Three professional letters of reference sent to the Search Committee Chair, Roland Nord, at the address below

Contact Information: Professor Roland Nord, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, 230 Armstrong Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001-8400. E-mail inquiries: roland.nord@mnsu.edu Phone: (507) 389-5402 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Fax: (507) 389-5362

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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Deadline: Dec. 22

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

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  • There seems to be five or six openings in the English department here.  Does anyone know why they have so many positions open at once?  Is there (or was there recently) a problem in the department or the school?

Minnesota State University, Mankato (MN) - TT Asst. Professor, Technical Communication-Usability/Design

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications. OPENING DATE: 11/24/14. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 29, 2014. POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*). DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 17, 2015.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The English Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking a specialist in Technical Communication, with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: usability, user experience, multimedia design or production, social media, content management, or project management. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses at the introductory, upper-level, and graduate levels, including courses in the candidates area of specialization. In addition, candidates must be prepared to teach writing-intensive general education courses. Experience teaching online is required, as is industry experience. Continued scholarly activity, undergraduate and graduate advising, and service on department or university committees are also required. Standard university teaching load is 24 credits per year (standard English Department load is three 4-credit courses per semester).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree in Technical Communication or closely related field, conferred on an official transcript by August 10, 2015. Specialization in one or more of the following areas: usability, user experience, multimedia design or production, social media, content management, or project management. College-level teaching or industry training experience in business/technical communication (or closely related field). Experience teaching or training online. Demonstrated preparation to teach writing-intensive courses. Industry (or internship) experience. Relevant scholarly activity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching synchronously online. Record of successful contributions to student growth and development. Record of successful workplace collaboration or other departmental, college, or university service. Scholarly or research interests that will advance the mission and goals of the English department at Minnesota State University, Mankato (see http://english.mnsu.edu/mission.htm for departmental goals). Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The English Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato includes masters level programs in Creative Writing (MFA), Literature and English Studies, Technical Communication, and TESL, and undergraduate programs in the same fields plus Humanities and English Education. There are also undergraduate minors in linguistics and film studies, including courses in film production. The English department is also responsible for the universitys large composition program and offers a wide variety of general education courses. For further information, visit the department website at: http://english.mnsu.edu. Also related: in 2015, the new Minnesota State University, Mankato Usability Center will open. This cooperative project between the Technical Communication program and the Department of Computer and Information Science aims to provide services to internal clients such as Information Technology Services and the College of Extended Learning, as well as to external partners. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu. Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee: Cover Letter; Resume/Curriculum Vitae; Contact information for three (3) references; Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree; Statement of teaching and research goals; Three professional letters of reference sent to the Search Committee Chair, Roland Nord, at the address below.

Contact Information: Professor Roland Nord, Search Committee Chair, Department of English, 230 Armstrong Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001-8400. E-mail inquiries: roland.nord@mnsu.edu

Phone: (507) 389-5402 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Fax: (507) 389-5362

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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Deadline: Dec. 29

Acknowledgment received:

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  • There seems to be five or six openings in the English department here.  Does anyone know why they have so many positions open at once?  Is there (or was there recently) a problem in the department or the school?

Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO) - Assistant Teaching Professor (Full-Time Non-TT)

Assistant Teaching Professor – #00036940

Department of English and Technical Communication

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Description of Position. The Department seeks a full time, non-tenure track faculty member in composition/rhetoric with specialization in technical writing, technical communication, or marketing communication. The position begins in August, 2015.

Teaching experience in technical writing and composition is expected. Must be able to teach upper division undergraduate electives in technical writing, technical communication, and composition as well as undergraduate service courses. Depending on interest and qualifications, online, hybrid, graduate-level, and summer teaching may be available.

Non-tenure track positions in the Department carry full benefits and are annually renewable; this position is ranked “assistant teaching professor” and promotions are possible. Non-tenure-track faculty fully participate in departmental and university governance. Starting salary is $40,000 plus benefits. The position typically carries a 4/4 teaching load (with low course caps) and requires some departmental service; research is not required. The Department is a small, collegial group of specialists in literature, American studies, composition/rhetoric, creative writing, and technical communication; four positions are non-tenure-track.

For additional information (but not to submit applications), contact Dr. Trent Watts, wattsta@mst.edu; (573)341-4681, HSS 216, Missouri S&T.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Technical Communication, Composition/Rhetoric, or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctorate degree in English, Technical Communication, Composition/Rhetoric or similar field.

Applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for at least 3 references, evidence of teaching excellence, and a statement of teaching philosophy should be submitted electronically to the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Human Resource Office at http://hraadi.mst.edu/hr/employment/. All submitted application materials must include the position reference number #00036940 in order to be processed. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used include PDF and Word; hardcopy application materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The final candidate is required to provide official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) must be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials. Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

The Missouri University of Science and Technology is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Missouri S&T participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at: 1-888-464-4218.

The University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a protected veteran. The University affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities by establishing the Equal Opportunity policy statement.

MLA JIL 10/17/14

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Mount Mary University (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, New Media and Professional Writing

Mount Mary University, Wisconsin's oldest Catholic university for women, is seeking an individual to contribute the realization of our mission through the role of a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of New Media and Professional Writing beginning in fall 2015. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester on a 9 month contract. Consistent with the mission of the University, the successful candidate will reflect a commitment to social justice and a deep understanding and appreciation for the Catholic intellectual tradition, and a commitment to the education for leadership of a diverse community of women.

The Department of English at Mount Mary University seeks a dynamic instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in new media and professional writing (e.g., writing for websites, blogs and social media, as well as technical and/or grant writing). Strong computer skills required, including knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress and social media tools. Ability to teach journalism and composition also desired. Teaching experience and a terminal degree (Ph.D. or MFA) in hand at the start of the appointment is required. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1 and will be accepted until the position is filled. For confidential consideration initial applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation sent to:

Mount Mary University

Human Resources

2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway

Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597

mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu

Fax: 414-443-3603

Candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to submit samples of writing, syllabi and teaching materials.

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJ) - TT Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric or English -- VIDEO INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Full-time tenure track Composition and Rhetoric or English position at the level of Assistant Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Ph.D. in English or Composition and Rhetoric with demonstrated scholarly achievement in writing pedagogy, writing center pedagogy, visual rhetoric, computers and writing (digital rhetoric a plus). The successful candidate will make a significant contribution in teaching, service, and research to the Department of Humanities, specifically in the capacity of Writing Program Faculty Administrator for the Humanities Department Composition Program. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for interdisciplinary research. Ph.D. and two years of university teaching experience required.

Salary will be based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Summer work may be available for additional compensation.

Required application documents: cover letter, CV with the names of at least three references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://njit.jobs and search for posting # 0602407.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27447

MLA JIL 10/24/14

Deadline: 12/19/14

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Scheduled (posted 1/11)

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New Mexico State University (NM) - Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Professional Communication

We seek candidates whose research and teaching combine theories of technology with one or more of the following: cultural studies, computers and composition, digital rhetorics, or professional and technical communication. Demonstrable commitment to both scholarship and teaching; ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses as well as serve on MA and PhD committees; all requirements for PhD must be completed by date of hire in August 2015.

Submit letter of application, current CV, teaching philosophy, writing sample, and contact information for references to NMSU's online system.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26391

MLA JIL 09/12/14

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Any news on this one? (12/30)

New York City College of Technology, CUNY (NY) - TT Assistant Professor - Professional and Technical Writing

The English Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), the designated college of technology of the City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the new Bachelor of Science in Professional and Technical Writing interdisciplinary degree program. This program has three components: (1) general education core courses, (2) required courses in the major, and (3) an area of specialization in a content area, namely, a professional, scientific, or technical discipline. The program provides students with both a hands-on experience using a range of tools as well as an understanding of the theories underlying the use of those tools. The interdisciplinary nature of the program supports a robust exchange of ideas among students and professors.

We are especially interested in candidates with a strong record of teaching, publication, and service. Additional responsibilities include student advisement, curriculum development, and departmental, college- and university-wide administrative and committee assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:    A doctorate in English, technical communication, technical writing, educational technology, or related field is required, with substantial experience successfully teaching diverse student populations. Experience in educational technology, innovative pedagogy, and interdisciplinary studies are preferred. Candidates should have expertise in the use of industry standard applications for technical communication such as Adobe Technical Communication Suite and MadCap’s MadPak software suite. Experience teaching information architecture, usability testing, and technical documentation is desired. Computer programming experience is a plus.

COMPENSATION: CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 11569 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of resumes may begin November 6, 2014.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY: CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

https://apply.interfolio.com/27807

MLA JIL 11/14/14

Deadline: review may begin Nov. 6

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New York University (NY) - Full-Time Faculty in Liberal Studies - Rhetoric and Writing Studies (Non-TT) - PHONE / WEB INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Liberal Studies at New York University invites applications for full-time faculty positions to begin September 1, 2015, pending administrative and budgetary approval.

Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program, and we welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Liberal Studies offers the Bachelor of Arts in Global Liberal Studies, which is establishing itself among NYU’s range of premier liberal arts degrees, and an innovative, two-year global core curriculum program whose students may complete their degrees in any of NYU’s liberal arts programs.

We seek colleagues in the following area who will, as needed, teach both advanced classes in the fields of specialization listed and courses in the global core (note that successful candidates must be capable of teaching at least two core courses; e. g., Cultural Foundations I and II, Writing I and Writing II, etc):

•    Rhetoric and Writing Studies

PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies; secondary expertise in literary journalism or magazine writing/publication welcome

Minimum qualifications: a Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree in hand by the date of appointment; three years of college-level teaching experience; and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Publications or other evidences of outstanding scholarship and relevant professional activity are strongly preferred.

All Liberal Studies full-time faculty hold renewable term contracts, initially three years, and later potentially five years in duration. There is no limit to the number of times a contract may be renewed, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Faculty normally teach three classes per semester. Faculty also are expected to remain engaged in their fields of expertise, to advise undergraduates, and to contribute service to the program and to the University.

Applications consisting ONLY of a cover letter and a current c.v. should be submitted by November 17th, 2014. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Full instructions for submitting an application and additional information about these positions and about the program may be found in an extended position description at: http://www.nyu.edu/projects/mediamosaic/1415LSJobs/

https://apply.interfolio.com/27433

MLA JIL 10/24/14

Deadline: Nov. 17

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North Carolina State University (NC) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor of Technical/Scientific Communication - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE

The English Department at North Carolina State University is seeking applicants for a position as an Associate Professor of Technical Communication and Director of the Professional Writing Program; applicants at the advanced assistant professor level may also be considered. We seek a colleague with expertise in professional communication pedagogy, online writing instruction, workplace communication, and/or publications management.

The successful candidate will assume the duties of the Director of the Professional Writing Program, a university-wide service program for juniors and seniors in a variety of technical, scientific, and management-oriented fields. The Director oversees approximately 12 non-tenure-track faculty members and TAs who teach approximately 40 sections per semester in technical communication, business communication, and scientific communication. In addition to these duties, the successful candidate will become a contributing member of the MS program in Technical and Scientific Communication and the PhD program in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media. The teaching load for this position will be 3 courses per year.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Technical Communication or related field, with knowledge or research interests related to writing program administration, professional communication pedagogy, and workplace communication. Experience in program administration or industry is preferred. Competitive candidates will have a research record commensurate with an appointment at the associate rank with tenure or at the advanced assistant level, where tenure appears likely.

Visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/42963 to apply. Screening of applications will begin October 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this position may be emailed to the chair of the search committee, Jason Swarts (jswarts@ncsu.edu).

MLA JIL (10/3/2014)

Deadline: 10/15/2014

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North Dakota State University (ND) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor in Writing Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Writing Program Administrator The English department at North Dakota State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Writing Studies or related field to serve in the role of First-Year Writing Director, effective August 1, 2015. Writing program roles in the department are rotating, 3-year, renewable terms; this candidate will join a vibrant writing program team.

Teaching duties: 2/2 with 1 course release while WPA. Courses include a graduate teaching seminar, undergraduate- and graduate-level rhetoric and writing classes. Administrative duties: lead a First-Year Writing Program as part of a vertical writing curriculum, collaborate with Upper-Division Writing and Writing Center Directors; provide research-supported vision for program changes; prepare new GTAs; plan and conduct professional development workshops; lead and report on program portfolio assessment; chair the First-year Writing Committee; and oversee day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will advise undergraduate, MA, and PhD students and serve on thesis and dissertation committees. The WPA must expand an existing scholarly agenda through presentations and publications.

Minimum qualifications: ●PhD in Writing Studies or a related field ●college teaching experience ●existing scholarly record ●ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing ●a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity Preferred qualifications: ●experience running a writing program or similar leadership ●research record in one or more of the following: underrepresented and/or global rhetorics, English Education, linguistics, assessment, WAC/WID, history of rhetoric, cultural studies, and digital rhetorics/humanities

We seek diverse and innovative thinkers and recognize a wide range of scholarly activities in our tenure and promotion process.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/5445

Deadline: 10/15/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:11/20 (X4)

Rejection (no interview): first round rejection 11/19 (X3)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/2 (Skype); 12/12 (Skype)

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Northern Arizona University (AZ) - TT Open Rank, Director of Composition - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Northern Arizona University's English Department seeks candidates for an open-rank, tenure eligible position to serve as Director of Composition, starting Fall 2015. Two years administrative experience with writing programs, and Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Writing Studies, or related field are required.

Duties include: Directing Northern Arizona Universitys Writing Program; Designing curricula and course syllabi; Assessing first-year writing outcomes and their relationship to NAUs Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes; Training, supervising, and mentoring graduate assistants and instructors; Teaching professional development courses for graduate assistants; Teaching courses in writing studies, composition theory, and rhetoric in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Rhetoric and Writing; Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Writing Program to participate in outreach efforts across the disciplines and bridge the gap between introductory composition courses and disciplinary courses; Participating with NAUs goals to increase student exposure to writing at the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior level

Qualified candidates should have interest and expertise in the newest theories and practices of Writing Program Administration, Composition Studies, Writing in the Disciplines, and Professional Writing, and/or related areas. Candidates should also have experiences working with diverse student, staff, and faculty groups. This is a 12-month position. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated success in teaching critical thinking, reading and writing in online environments. Three or more years administrative experience directing writing programs. Experience teaching interdisciplinary/disciplinary writing courses. Experience training, mentoring, and supervising graduate teaching assistants. Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching composition-related courses Expertise with using digital and other technology in the classroom. Strong, sustained record of scholarship relevant to the position as evidenced in presentations or publications in WPA administration, writing in the disciplines, writing with digital media, Rhetoric/Composition, or related fields. Experience working with people from a variety of culturally and racially diverse backgrounds, and integrating significant issues related to global learning, diversity, and sustainable educational and environmental practices into composition courses. Applications for this position will only be considered if they are submitted through NAUs on-line application process. Please go visit http://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/Faculty-and-Administrator-Openings/ and search for Job ID number 601110. The online application must include a single attachment containing: 1) a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) a statement of research interests; and 5) names and contact information for three references. Save all items, in the order stated, as a single PDF or Word document.

The search committee will begin reviewing files on November 22, 2014, and will begin conducting phone interviews the following week. Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Chronicle

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Northeastern University (MA) - Associate or Full Professor- Rhetoric and Composition

The English Department of Northeastern University invites applications for a Rhetoric and Composition specialist at the rank of associate or full professor to begin in Fall 2015. Preference is for scholars working in digital rhetorics, multimodal composing, or other relevant areas of Digital Humanities. Further specializations in cultural rhetorics, multilingual writing, community engagement, or writing across the curriculum/writing in the disciplines are also welcome.

This position is affiliated with the university’s Writing Program, housed in the Department of English. In addition to teaching graduate students (MA and PhD) and undergraduates, Writing Program faculty provide intellectual, pedagogical, and administrative leadership for the university’s first-year and advanced writing courses and for the Writing Center. The College of Social Sciences and Humanities has a strong presence in the Digital Humanities, with initiatives such as the NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks and the Digital Scholarship Commons, to which we anticipate this position will contribute. Faculty also have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary initiatives as well as cross-institutional and community projects in and around the city of Boston.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field and be an active senior scholar with a clear and compelling research agenda and a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement. The position requires a commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse students in an urban institution with strong emphases on global research and experiential learning.

Additional Information: We invite interested candidates to learn more about the English Department (http://nuweb.neu.edu/cssh/english/) and about our Writing Program (http://www.northeastern.edu/writing/). Further information may be obtained by contacting Neal Lerner, Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Program, at n.lerner@neu.edu or 617-373-2451. Initial interviews will be by Skype.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, visit the College of Social Sciences and Humanities website at http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/ and choose Faculty Positions from the Faculty pull-down menu. Please be prepared to attached your cv and cover letter and to enter the contact information for three references. Northeastern University is an Affirmative Action, Title IX, Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Careers@Northeastern

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1 (review begins)

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Anyone know anything about this search?

Ohio Northern University (OH) - Asst. Professor of Rhetoric and Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

his position offers an opportunity for a Rhetoric and Composition specialist to work in a multidisciplinary setting in which training in theory and professional practice are blended. The English Department at Ohio Northern University houses four different majors: Creative Writing, Literature, Language Arts Education, and Professional Writing. An Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition would contribute to both university and departmental commitments to the teaching of reading, writing and publishing in traditional and digital contexts.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Administering the Writing Center, including supervising and training specially chosen undergraduate tutors
  • Coordinating with composition instructors to help continue to maintain consistency across sections of freshman composition, invigorating teaching strategies, assessing and developing curriculum
  • Teaching upper and lower division writing courses (upper division classes are capped at 15)
  • Developing and sustaining a program of research in the areas of specialization (working with undergraduate researchers is encouraged)
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

  • Excellence in teaching
  • Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to conduct and publish relevant research in the field

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or equivalent (ABD close to completion will be considered)

To apply, please complete an online application at http://jobs.onu.edu/postings/2778. EOE.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: 12/05/14

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype 12/17-19

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  • Note the deadline change from 11/17 to 12/05.

Old Dominion University (VA) - Writing Studies (Senior Appt.)

The Department of English at Old Dominion University invites applications for a senior-level appointment in Writing Studies.

We seek an experienced teacher/scholar to contribute to our B.A., M.A., and interdisciplinary English Ph.D. programs. Required: Ph.D. in English, Writing Studies, or closely related field; expertise in qualitative research methods; evidence of strong teaching and significant scholarly achievement in writing studies. Secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: digital writing/ rhetoric, pedagogy, literacy studies. Evidence of successful grant-writing a plus.

Send letter of application, vita, transcripts, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Dana Heller, Chair, Department of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

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  • Anybody heard anything about this?

Oregon State University (OR) - TT Assistant Professor, Rhetoric and Composition/Literacy Studies and English Language Learners -- CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan (http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/phase3 ) articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success. As part of this commitment, OSU has established a hiring initiative for 2014-15 that is designed to support these strategies. In alignment with this initiative, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of Rhetoric and Composition/Literacy Studies and English Language Learners.

This position focuses on research, teaching, and professional development that advances student success and diversity for English language learners in university writing courses. The faculty member will teach four courses per year on a trimester system, typically including undergraduate writing courses and undergraduate and graduate courses in the teaching of writing, literacy studies, and English language learning in writing instruction. This position will maintain a commitment to intensive mentoring and advising of graduate students in thesis projects. The position will also create and implement professional development workshops for GTAs, faculty, and instructors. A record of scholarship/creative activity and potential for distinction in the field are required for tenure.

The primary mission of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is research/creative activity and undergraduate and graduate education. The School is home to university-wide writing programs taught by faculty in the discipline of rhetoric and composition and a graduate program (MA in English) with a rhetoric, writing, and culture strand. Faculty offer graduate coursework in the teaching of writing and literacy studies leading to an MA in English with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition. The School also offers an MFA in Creative Writing, undergraduate minors in writing and film, and a B.A. in English. The new faculty member will engage collaboratively with researchers and teachers in rhetoric and composition faculty (including our Director of First-Year Writing), and may become involved in such ongoing OSU initiatives as international education, global diversity, and Latino/a outreach and engagement.

As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities, and strive to promote and advance diverse communities. We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups, and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone. CLA is home to the Center for Latin@ Studies and Engagement, one of two Latino research centers in Oregon public higher education.(http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/centers-and-initiatives/center-latino-studies-and-engagement.)

In order to receive full consideration for this position, your application must be received by November 30, 2014.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV.

2) A cover letter of interest indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Transcript of graduate work. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 5MB or less. If over 5MB in size, submit to contact person listed below. Transcripts must be received by the closing date.

In addition, applicants must also submit cover letter, cv, transcript, and three letters of reference electronically through InterfolioByCommittee at the following site - http://apply.interfolio.com, posting number 25794.

For additional information, please contact Amelie Stoyer at (541) 737-1635 or Amelie.Stoyer@oregonstate.edu.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64693

Deadline: Nov. 30

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/24

Rejection (no interview): 1/7 (email) x2

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA 12/6

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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  • I received an e-mail stating that, while I had not made the cut for MLA interviews, there was a possibility that I would be interviewed after MLA. How many others received this e-mail?
  • Answer: I suppose this is HR speak saying you are 'technically' still a candidate as all are until a job offer is accepted. 1/8
  • I also got this. I assume that means we were on like a second-tier to the shortlist, maybe?
  • Perhaps. Wiki says that standard rejections were also sent out, so I'm wondering if there is a second-tier group and, if so, how many of us are on it.

Any further communication from these guys, either confirmation of rejection (after those pseudo-rejections) or actual campus invites? I'm one of the pseudo-rejections and am kind of assuming it'll be silence from here on out, but just wondering. (1/28)


I'd imagine that campus visits are happening now; after that, they may decide to interview more of us on the waitlist. Or they might send us a final notification, which I hope we receive no matter what. (1/28)

I got notification a couple weeks ago that I didn't make the inital cut for a campus interview (I did have a MLA interview) but I, too, was being kept in the candidate pool as searches can be complicated. I am assuming visits are going on through February. (1/30)

Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) - Assistant Professor of English (Non-TT)

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of English, Mass Communication, and Drama as Assistant Professor to begin in Fall, 2015.

Our Lady of the Lake University is a co-educational institution for approximately 2,600 students, located near beautiful downtown San Antonio, TX. OLLU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) with off-site locations in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley. The mission of OLLU is to ensure quality, innovative undergraduate and graduate learning experiences; foster spiritual, personal, and professional growth; and preparing students for success and continued service.

The English, Drama and Mass Communication Department at OLLU has ten full-time faculty and offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for careers in technical writing, law, education, pre-library, theater, film, television, journalism and public relations. Graduates of the department currently hold positions as news reporters and anchors, news directors and producers, television producers, print and online journalists, public relations specialists, political campaign managers, independent filmmakers, lawyers, technical writers, middle school and high school teachers, and professors. At the graduate level, the department offers a combined MA/MFA program in Creative Writing, Literature, and Social Justice.

Requirements: Qualifications: Ph.D. in Professional/Technical Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, Digital Rhetorics/New Media, or a closely related field. Must have PhD granted by summer 2015. Candidates must have a record of national, regional, and local professional development. Applicants will have experience teaching technical writing and/or professional writing and have a clear research agenda. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent software and experience in teaching first-year writing preferred. Additional interest in writing for sciences, social sciences, and/or civic engagement valued.

Position Requirements: This is a non-tenure-track assistant professor position beginning Fall 2015. The teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester). Responsibilities include teaching advanced courses in professional and/or technical communication, mass communication, rhetoric and composition, as well as courses in first-year writing. The successful candidate must have the capacity to teach, research, advise, and provide leadership relative to the growth of our minor in Professional and Technical Writing and/or the Mass Communication program. Preference will be given to candidates who have training and experience in digital and/or print media production, grant writing, writing for organizations, or related areas.

Additional Information: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by December 8th. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. For questions about the position contact: Dr. Leah Larson, Search Committee Chair, llarson@ollusa.edu, (210) 434-6711, ext. 2260.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.

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Penn State Brandywine (PA) - TT Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a faculty position in English, Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director, (tenure-track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2015, or as negotiated.

Responsibilities: Direct the Brandywine Writing Studio, which includes training and supervision of tutors, strategic planning, and collaborating with faculty to enhance writing across the curriculum. Teach one American literature course (3 credits) each semester in the baccalaureate degree program in English at the lower and upper division levels using traditional and hybrid delivery modes. Teaching assignments may require teaching day and/or evening classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, Composition Rhetoric or related area required. Experience with writing center administration highly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with scholarship or teaching experience in American literature and/or cultural studies. The English program has a philosophical emphasis on cultural and critical approaches to literary study and contributes courses to interdisciplinary programs including American Studies, Civic & Community Engagement, Peace & Conflict Studies, Global Studies, and Women's Studies. Evidence of potential in research and publication and commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Campus Information: Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Brandywine is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide and shares in the University's international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and service. It is a small, suburban, undergraduate campus located on 90 acres on the western side of the greater Philadelphia region, and enrolls approximately 1700 students. Penn State Brandywine offers the first two years of study for most of Penn State`s more than 160 degree programs. In addition students may enroll on campus in twelve baccalaureate degrees, and three associate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn State Brandywine have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. For more information about the campus, visit http://brandywine.psu.edu/. For more information about Penn State University, visit: http://www.psu.edu/.

Inquiries: Dr. Cynthia Lightfoot, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: cgl3@psu.edu. Telephone: 610-892-1412.

Applicants are required to apply on line and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

Application review begins December 8, 2014 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply to job 54442 at http://www.psu.jobs

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Deadline: Dec. 8

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To the above poster -- congrats! Can you say what your background is -- more rhet/comp writing center focused, or American lit focused? ABD or PhD? 

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  • Also posted at American Open 2015
  • (1/19/15) Anyone heard anything about where they are in the process?
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Pennsylvania State University-New Kensington (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of English

Penn State New Kensington invites applications for a faculty position in English, Assistant Professor (tenure-track, 36 weeks), to begin August 2015, or as negotiated.
Responsibilities: Teach three courses (9 credits) each semester including composition, business and technical writing, and literature courses using traditional, blended, and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday classes as needed. Help to provide coordination of offerings in the writing program. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English with specialization in composition and rhetoric; secondary expertise in business and/or technical writing is desirable. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and blended and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Campus Information: Penn State New Kensington is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses located across the Commonwealth. Our 70-acre campus in scenic, rural Westmoreland County is situated only 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, and the location offers a wide range of lifestyles from urban to rural. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 700 students. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as 8 baccalaureate degrees and 5 associate degrees. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small-campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

For more information about the campus, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu, and for further information about academics and Penn State University, visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html. Inquires about the position should be addressed to Dr. Andrea Adolph, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State New Kensington. E-mail: aea13@psu.edu. Telephone: (724) 334-6031.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references and a sample of academic writing. Application review begins December 15, 2014 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
Apply to Job No. 53911 at http://www.psu.jobs

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Purdue University (IN) - Advanced-Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Writing Center Administration - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

We invite applications for an advanced-assistant or associate professor specializing in writing center administration, who will serve as Director of our acclaimed Writing Lab and teach graduate courses in writing center research and administration, as well as courses in tutoring writing to graduates and undergraduates.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, or a related area; have a significant record of work published in well-regarded venues and show evidence of ongoing research; demonstrate teaching excellence in a wide range of writing courses; and have administrative experience in a writing center setting. Publications in writing center theory, administration, and pedagogy, and in the application of technology to writing centers preferred. Interest in writing across the curriculum is desirable.

Regular faculty teaching load is 2-2; the director of the writing lab is granted a teaching load reduction. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor graduate and undergraduate tutors, and serve on graduate exam committees, thesis and doctoral committees, and on departmental, college, or university committees. Starting date for this position is August 17, 2015.

Applicants must apply online at the Interfolio application site listed above. A complete application includes a letter of application describing research interests, teaching, and administrative experience; a cv; a writing sample; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and at least three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications begins on October 30, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26175

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Radford University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor, Technical / Business Writing - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

ENGLISH: entry-level tenure-track assistant professor position. Teach undergraduate and graduate business and professional/technical writing courses. Ph.D. (in hand by August 2015) in Professional or Technical Communication or in English with an emphasis in professional or technical communication required. Experience writing for business, government, or non-profits preferred. Experience teaching online and with emerging media preferred. Position requires a commitment to an ongoing research agenda and University service. Position starts August 2015. Send letter of application, vita, evidence of effective teaching, and contact information for three references to Dr. Rosemary Guruswamy, Chair, Department of English, Box 6935, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, rguruswa@radford.edu. Electronic applications preferred.

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Deadline: 10/01/2014

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Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (NJ) - TT Asst. Professor of First Year Writing (2 Positions)

Join core faculty housed in the School of General Studies in teaching developmental and other first-year writing courses as part of an innovative, college-wide First-Year Studies program. Interdisciplinary position will include developing and assessing curriculum and providing faculty development relevant to teaching first-year students. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate ongoing scholarship/creative work, engage in college service, and teach in the interdisciplinary General Studies curriculum. New hires would join a Writing Program and participate in a Writing Minor. We look to expand our course offerings in area(s) such as nature/environmental writing, professional writing, health/science writing, digital writing, or literary journalism. See information and a short video regarding General Studies at http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=18&pageID=1

Qualifications:*Terminal degree in relevant discipline required for Assistant Professor Rank.

  • ABD considered for Instructor rank.
  • Must show evidence of excellence in teaching first-year writing, specifically students at risk.
  • Experience with faculty and curriculum development and program assessment preferred.

Salary: Instructor: $48, 937.22 -$51, 160.87 Assistant Professor: $59,488.41 to $62,192.99, commensurate with experience.

Screening of applications begins November 10, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit application materials to Dr. Robert Gregg, Dean of General Studies. The application file should be emailed to gens@stockton.edu and should include electronic copies (as Word or PDF files) of letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation.  Please include the job title and Reference ID #AA111 in the subject line.

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Rowan University (NJ) - TT Assistant Professor in Writing Arts (Director of the Writing Center) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing Arts, College of Communication and Creative Arts, Rowan University. The department seeks a candidate to serve as the Director of the Writing Center.

The Department of Writing Arts welcomes applications for a full-time (10-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor, to join the department September 1, 2015.

As the Rowan University Writing Center Director, the successful candidate will receive reassigned time to perform the following:

  • Provide leadership in generating and executing a vision for the Writing Center.
  • Promote activities conducive to the creation of a community of writers across and beyond the campus.
  • Serve as a liaison for the Writing Center, coordinating its activities with the Department of Writing Arts and other stakeholders.
  • Execute all budgets and budget rationales, both for staff and non-salary expenditures.
  • Hire, train, and manage all peer writing consultants and student workers.
  • Develop ongoing curriculum for peer writing consultants.

This tenure track position carries an expectation of successful scholarly research and publication with efforts to seek opportunities for external funding. In addition, the successful candidate will be asked to contribute to the department and university through service including curriculum development and academic and career advisement of students.

The successful candidate will join a thriving department with nearly 350 majors, minors, and students in affiliated programs. Our faculty pursue diverse scholarly and creative agendas and publish in national and international forums. Located in the College of Communication and Creative Arts, we are one of the few standalone writing departments in the nation.

The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric or related discipline with Writing Center experience, and coursework in digital literacies/New Media writing. Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching college writing for at least three years. In addition, experience teaching writing at a diverse public university is a plus. ABD candidates with dissertation nearing completion will be considered. The terminal degree is required at the time of appointment.

Starting Date: September 2015

Applicants must apply through our online applicant tracking system at https://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/login.aspx.

Applications must be received by November 15, 2014. (Note, the online system will shut off submissions the moment it hits 11/15, so submit by 11:59:59 on November 14, 2014)

Submissions must include a single .pdf file containing the following: an application letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a detailed description of research agenda, and a current curriculum vitae (including contact information for 3 references).

For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Drew Kopp (kopp@rowan.edu) and see the department webpage at http://www.rowan.edu/wa

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Deadline:  11/15/2014 (Note, the online system will shut off submissions the moment it hits 11/15, so submit by 11:59:59 on November 14, 2014)

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Rowan University (NJ) - TT Asst. Professor, Writing Arts (Technical/Professional Writing and/or New Media) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing Arts, College of Communication and Creative Arts, Rowan University. The department seeks a candidate with expertise in technical/professional writing and/or new media, with grounding in composition and rhetoric. Scientific writing a plus.

The Department of Writing Arts welcomes applications for a full-time (10-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor, to join the department September 1, 2015.

The successful candidate will teach and help develop courses in the graduate and undergraduate writing programs in the areas of technical and professional writing, new media, workplace writing, grant writing and/or writing for non-profits. In addition, the candidate will be expected to teach in the first year writing program, including in our interdisciplinary engineering course.

This tenure track position carries an expectation of successful scholarly research and publication with efforts to seek opportunities for external funding. In addition, the successful candidate will be asked to contribute to the department and university through service, including curriculum development and academic and career advisement of students.

The successful candidate will join a thriving department with nearly 350 majors, minors, and students in affiliated programs. Our faculty pursue diverse scholarly and creative agendas and publish in national and international forums. Located in the College of Communication and Creative Arts, we are one of the few standalone Writing departments in the nation.

Requirements: The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric or related discipline with significant coursework and/or experience relevant to technical/professional writing and/or new media. ABD candidates with dissertation nearing completion will be considered. The terminal degree is required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching college writing for at least three years.

Starting Date: September 2015 

Applicants must apply through our online applicant tracking system at https://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/login.aspx.

Applications must be received by November 1, 2014. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2014.

Submissions must include a single PDF file containing the following: an application letter, CV (including contact information for 3 references), a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and a detailed research agenda.

For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Bill Wolff (wolffw@rowan.edu) and see the department webpage at http://www.rowan.edu/wa.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. 

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

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Deadline:  November 1, 2014. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2014.

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  • DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2014.

Saginaw Valley State University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor - Composition - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Job Summary: Tenure-track appointment with emphasis in Composition.

Minimum Qualifications: ABD or Ph.D. in Composition or closely related field; demonstrated commitment to innovative teaching at the college level, to working closely with first-year college students, and to working with non-native English writers. 4/4 teaching load. Specific research interest should be teaching writing to non-native English writers.

Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidates will show engagement in scholarship and service, balanced with commitment to first- and second-year writing instruction.

About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university that offers 90 programs of study at the baccalaureate and master's degree levels for its 10,000 students on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. SVSU is committed to quality teaching in the classroom, field-based learning experiences, NCAA Division II athletics and a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students to excel.

The youngest of Michigan's 15 state universities, SVSU has increased the size of its physical facilities and modernized them to keep pace with student growth. More than 70 percent of freshmen live on campus in student housing. As it has grown, SVSU has continued to emphasize personal connections with faculty and staff; the average class size is 25 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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Deadline: open until filled (posted 10/27/14)

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Saint Mary's College of California (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Saint Mary's College of California

Full-Time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 10/24/14 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Faculty

Location: Main Campus, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA 94556, California

Saint Mary’s College of California is a private, comprehensive and coeducational institution that promotes social justice, engages students in rigorous critical thinking, and educates the whole person. Recognized among just forty exceptional institutions in Colleges That Change Lives—and the first Catholic and first California college to be included—Saint Mary’s is praised for its challenging and supportive learning community. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Liberal Arts, Catholic, and Lasallian institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life. Located on a stunning 420 acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary’s is known for its rigorous liberal arts education and high quality graduate programs, including business, education and leadership. Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 highly diverse students, reflecting the College’s commitment to the educational benefits of inclusion.

Responsibilities: Fall 2015: Full-time Tenure Track. The Department of English invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Rhetoric and Composition at the Assistant Professor level. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Composition, the Collegiate Seminar Great Books Program, and the January Term. There will be opportunities for course, program, and faculty development. Contractual responsibilities are equivalent to six courses per year, plus student advising, committee work, and other service.

Experience and Qualifications: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition by Sept. 1, 2015, evidence of scholarly publication. Strong teaching abilities and enthusiasm for teaching in an intimate student-centered learning community. The Department of English is committed to a multicultural curriculum taught by a culturally diverse faculty to a culturally diverse student body.

Supplemental Information: Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu

1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications of the position and are prepared to support the mission of the College.

2) Please submit a CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

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Saint Xavier University (IL) - TT Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition - WEBINAR INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English and Foreign Languages seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in rhetoric and composition to contribute to a growing concentration in writing and rhetoric. The position entails effective undergraduate instruction and advising, program assessment, disciplinary scholarship, and service across the institution. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses in composition, upper-division writing and rhetoric courses, special topics offerings in the candidate's field of study, and participation in the General Education Program. Base teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with opportunities for course releases each semester/year.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in rhetoric/composition required at the time of appointment and we are particularly interested in candidates with secondary emphases in one or more of the following: professional and technical writing, first-year and developmental writing, multilingual writing, rhetorical theory, and writing program administration. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellent undergraduate instruction and mentoring, a dedication to committee service at both the department and university levels, and scholarly potential.

START DATE: August 2015

ITEMS TO INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION: Please send letter of application including statement of teaching and scholarship goals, current vita, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

For full consideration applications should be received by November 1, 2014; review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Link to Apply: https://www.sxu.edu/about/employment/jobopenings.asp

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Salisbury University (MD) - TT Assistant Professor, Composition and Rhetoric: Digital Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department of Salisbury University seeks a qualified candidate in Composition and Rhetoric for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position beginning August 18, 2015.

Primary Job Duties: Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in digital rhetoric, web-based and professional writing, as well as graduate courses in our MA program such as Research Methods and Rhetorical Criticism. Academic advisement and three-course teaching load each semester. Candidates are expected to be able to use effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate required by start date of the position. Primary concentrations in Rhetoric, Rhetorical Theory, and Digital Rhetoric are preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills & Abilities: Evidence of successful teaching skills, promise as a scholar, and interest in service to the department and the university. Interest in supervising the freshman English program and mentoring graduate assistants is also desirable. Secondary areas of interest are welcome.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) A letter of application that should outline education history, teaching experience, and interest (including possible secondary areas of specialization), publication record and current prospects in literary writing and any scholarly research activities and interests; Candidates should indicate in their letter of application for which position they are applying. 2) Curriculum Vitae. Additionally, please have three (3) blind letters of reference, provided directly from your professional references or by an Online Credential Service Provider sent directly to englishsearch@salisbury.edu.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Loren Loving Marquez at llmarquez@salisbury.edu. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any other documents via Email.

Applications submitted by November 4, 2014 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Initial interviews will be held via Skype. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verifications of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2015.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s magazine. SU has 380 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,200.

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Samford University (AL) - TT Position, Director of Writing and Communication Arts - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Samford University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Director of Writing and Communication Arts, effective August 2015. Samford University is the largest privately-supported and fully-accredited institution of higher education in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the university was founded in 1841 and has more than 300 full time faculty and more than 4,900 students. Samford is ranked 3rd among regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report and 1st among universities in Alabama by Forbes, Inc.

Qualifications: Ph.D. required. Successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of scholarship and teaching in the disciplines of English, rhetoric or communication studies, with a special interest in writing and communication pedagogy. Experience in directing a writing or communication program is strongly preferred, as is a demonstrated commitment to first-year students. Candidates must be willing to support the university's Christian mission.

Duties: The director will carry a 2-2 teaching load and will oversee university-wide initiatives related to strengthening the teaching of writing and communication. Main duties entail the following: (1) Oversee the first-year Communication Arts courses in the core curriculum, including faculty hiring and training, curricular development, and program assessment; (2) Coordinate with the director of the Communication Resource Center; and (3) Collaborate with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship to design faculty seminars and workshops on discipline-based writing and communication pedagogy. To assist with these duties, the director has an administrative assistant for scheduling, room assignments, and other logistical tasks, as well as a group of experienced faculty who have full-time assignments in the core.

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Communication Arts: Communication Arts is a two-semester sequence in Samford's interdisciplinary core curriculum, which also includes Cultural Perspectives, Biblical Perspectives and Concepts of Fitness and Health. The core serves as the foundational experience for all undergraduates and has been given positive reviews from representatives of the NCA and NN-WAC. Approximately 80 sections of Communication Arts 101 and 102 are offered each year, with 16-18 students per class. The courses emphasize learning outcomes in both writing and speaking for first-year students.

The City: Samford is located in the metropolitan area of Birmingham, Alabama, which has a population of about one million. Cultural attractions include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a symphony orchestra, ballet companies, a regional opera, several theatre troupes, art and science museums, zoo and several botanical gardens. Samford participates in the BACHE consortium that includes three other liberal arts institutions in the Birmingham area and the University of Alabama-Birmingham to provide additional educational opportunities for each campus. The Samford campus is surrounded by award-winning public school systems.

In the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham has a temperate climate that lends itself to many outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Red Mountain Park, located just west of campus, provides miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, courses of zip lines, and historic sites. When completed, the park will give Birmingham more green space per resident than any other metropolitan area in the U.S. The large Oak Mountain State Park, offering hiking, camping, cycling, and canoeing, is about a 20 minute drive south of Samford. Birmingham also has a minor league baseball team in a new, award-winning downtown ballpark.

Applications: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, one recent or forthcoming publication, and list of at least three references to: Ms. Cameron Barnes, Office of the Core Curriculum, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229-2270 E-mail: cbarnes1@samford.edu

The letter of application should explain the candidate's philosophy of writing instruction and the way those principles have been carried out in writing/communication program administration.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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San Jose State University (CA) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor, Assistant Writing Programs Administrator

Please include JOID#23054 on all correspondence.

San Jose State University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as the Assistant Writing Programs Administrator to begin August 18, 2015. Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric or related field required by date of appointment. Relevant teaching experience and evidence of appropriate research activity required. Experience coordinating or administering writing programs--particularly Stretch English--and teaching experience in multiple levels of university writing courses preferred.

See full ad at: http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/unit3/tenuretrack/Employment/index.html

For full consideration, applications must be received by 14 November 2014.

Submit applications via this URL : http://apply.interfolio.com/26300

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Santa Clara University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric and Composition - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Composition. Applicants will have interest and expertise in teaching first year composition, as well as advanced writing, writing for publication, and/or rhetoric. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to both teaching and research and must be able to establish and maintain an active research program. We anticipate teaching responsibilities to include 2/3 teaching load in first-year critical thinking and writing courses; 1/3 teaching load in advanced (upper-division) courses in areas such as argumentation, writing and social justice, writing for teachers, composition theory, and/or practicum in tutoring composition. The successful candidate will teach 6 courses spread over three quarters, with a reduced teaching load of 5 courses in the first year.

Located in the heart of northern California’s Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit university and an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity; in this spirit we particularly welcome applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. in English (or a closely related field), with a primary emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition; experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year composition and a commitment to working with undergraduates; publications or strong promise for publications, and a clear research trajectory. Experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities, potential for fostering scholarly intradepartmental and interdepartmental connections, and potential to contribute to one or more departmental, college, or university priorities will be especially valued. Applicants should be aware of Jesuit educational philosophy, the social justice mission of the university, and the goals of the Department of English at Santa Clara University.

Preferred Qualifications: The following secondary qualifications are also be valued: 1) experience and/or interest in experiential and/or community-based learning, technical and professional communication, or public writing, 2) experience in developing internships or advising students on writing careers, 3) evidence of effective leadership and/or interest in writing program administration and/or assessment.

Applicants should review complete job posting at http://www.scu.edu/careers/faculty.cfm and send all application materials by October 1, 2014. Application materials consist of the following: 1) letter of application describing teaching philosophy, research plan appropriate to for department serving undergraduates, experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities; and how research plans might foster interdepartmental and interdepartmental connections; 2) CV; 3) three letters of recommendation; 4) sample syllabi; 5) recent teaching evaluations; 6) an example of scholarship: e.g., article, book chapter, dissertation chapter; 7) graduate transcripts

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://jobs.scu.edu

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Deadline: Oct. 1

Acknowledgment received: 9/24 (Notification of letters of rec being recieved by HR)

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Savannah State University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric and Composition PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English, Languages, and Cultures at Savannah State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure tract, faculty position in Rhetoric, Writing, and Composition at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 course load comprised of freshman composition and upper-division courses in rhetoric and writing. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits.

Ph.D. in English or related sub-field required; ABD will be considered with contract renewal contingent upon degree completion. Training in composition and rhetoric is required; candidates should be firmly rooted in the field with dissertation and coursework focused on the teaching of first-year writing. Though area of specialization within rhetoric and composition is open, a focus in professional, digital, or business writing is preferred. Background and/or credit check may be required.

Complete application online (https://jobs.savannahstate.edu; submit cover letter, vitae, graduate transcript(s) and three letters of reference to online or by mail to: Dr. Chad Faries Chair, (ariesc@savannahstate.edu)English Faculty Search Committee; Savannah State University; English Languages and Cultures Department; Box 20029, Savannah, GA 31404

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

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Seattle Pacific University (WA) - TT Director of Campus Writing  - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Pending final approval, Seattle Pacific University seeks a writing program administrator to direct its writing program beginning Sept. 1, 2015. Experience in writing program administration strongly preferred. Full-time, tenure-track, rank and salary commensurate with experience. PhD in rhet/comp or terminal degree in closely related field required.

The position is half-time administrative, half-time instructional. Administrative duties include overseeing the university's new writing curriculum, which will provide a foundation for a new cultural engagement requirement, as well as the writing center. The director will also hire and train part-time writing instructors as well as student tutors. Instructional duties are limited to one writing course per academic quarter.

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Christian university, SPU is clearly evangelical, genuinely ecumenical, and distinctively Wesleyan and seeks applicants who are committed to its Christian mission. The University is located in a cosmopolitan urban center with rich cultural diversity and is committed to building an excellent and diverse teaching faculty. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Please submit letter, cv, and other materials through Interfolio. Questions may be addressed to Mark Walhout, Chair of English, at mwalhout@spu.edu. Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27549

MLA JIL 10/31/14

Deadline: open until filled

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Southern Connecticut State University (CT) - Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Professional Writing - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

Assistant or Associate Professor of English. Specialization: Professional Writing

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Teaching assignments will include professional writing courses within the English major as well as courses in first-year composition and general education. The successful candidate must also be able to assist in program and curriculum development in the Professional Writing program at the graduate and undergraduate level.

The English department at Southern is dynamic, with 31 full-time members, a brand new majors curriculum (including concentrations in literature, secondary education, professional writing, and creative writing), and a strong commitment to student learning.

The candidate must be committed to teaching within a vibrant public liberal arts and sciences environment, and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring and research with undergraduates. All faculty at SCSU share in academic advising and participate in department/university service. Nominal teaching load is 12 credit-hours per semester.

Tenure-track faculty at SCSU are expected to conduct creative activity/research in their area of expertise. These activities include, but are not limited to, research leading to publication of books and/or articles in academic and professional journals, efforts to seek funding in support of research and teaching needs, and contributions to workshops and conferences.

Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in related field by time of appointment and demonstrated success teaching writing at the college level. Anticipated date of appointment is August 24, 2015.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and/or industry experience in one or more of the following: scientific and technical communication; health communication / medical rhetoric; multimedia writing; content strategy; technology-mediated instruction.

Preference will be given to candidates who address their approach to teaching reading and writing to the wide range of students at a regional comprehensive university or similar institution.

Application Process: Applicants should send a cover letter, a CV (with list of references), writing sample (10-20 pp.), and a teaching statement that speaks to the applicant’s approach to teaching reading and writing.

Send all materials via Interfolio ByCommittee or through the mail to Professor Scott Ellis, ATTN: Professional Writing Search, Department of English, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. SCSU is an EO/AA employer.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26293

See full ad at: http://www.southernct.edu/academics/schools/arts/departments/english/englishjobopenings.html

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 15

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Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of English: Rhetoric and Composition Studies

Tenure-track position in Rhetoric-Composition Studies. As SIUE introduces a credit-bearing Basic Writing program to the Department of English Language and Literature, we seek a colleague with specialization in Basic Writing to contribute to the full spectrum of undergraduate writing courses and graduate seminars at the Master’s level. Teaching assignment is 3/3. Demonstrated scholarly promise essential. Significant teaching experience preferred. Ph.D. required in English, Rhetoric-Composition Studies, or related field. If Ph.D. is not completed by the beginning of the contract period, a one-year term appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a diverse, master's comprehensive university located in the St. Louis metro east area. Candidates must submit a letter of application, vita and statement of teaching philosophy either through Interfolio or by mail to Search Committee Rhetoric/Composition, English Dept., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Campus Box 1431M, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1431. Candidates who advance to the second round will be asked for a writing sample, letters of recommendation and transcripts. As an Affirmative Action Employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. SIUE is a state university; benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

Preference given to applications postmarked by November 17, 2014. Position open until filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27159

MLA JIL 10/10/14

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Southern New Hampshire University (NH) - Assistant Dean of Composition and Writing Programs

If you're the kind of person who seeks out challenges and goes to work every day prepared to bring your A-game, you're the kind of candidate we're looking for at Southern New Hampshire University. We're a private, nonprofit university with 3,000 traditional full-time students at our Manchester campus and nearly 35,000 students online, making us one of the fastest-growing universities in the country. We have a unique culture of innovation that values collaboration, and we believe every employee has a voice in driving student success. We offer a highly competitive benefits package and have been ranked a Best College to Work For seven years in a row by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is currently seeking an Assistant Dean of Composition and Writing Programs. The Assistant Dean provides operational oversight and coordination for designated courses within the College for Online and Continuing Education (COCE). The Assistant Dean's primary responsibilities are to work at the course level to identify and help underperforming students, ensure faculty meet expectations, and analyze course quality. The Assistant Dean assures that faculty team leads monitor the success of at risk students on a weekly basis. The Assistant Dean evaluates the success of courses and students and works closely with the associate dean, who has program oversight, and with the executive director, who coordinates all members of the team. The Assistant Dean is adept at using data that focuses on student proficiency, outcomes, and persistence to drive decision making and continuous improvement. He or she manages faculty team leads who each work with approximately 25 adjunct faculty. He or she is also responsible for overseeing the hiring, the evaluation, and the termination of adjunct faculty, full-time faculty, and team leads.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide oversight for courses, faculty and underperforming students on a weekly basis
  • Work to continuously improve courses through ongoing data analysis of student performance to determine course strengths and weaknesses and escalate curriculum issues for resolution
  • Use ongoing data analysis at the course level to identify underperforming students and assure team leads and faculty take appropriate steps to support struggling students
  • Review and approve new courses and new learning resources
  • Hire, support, coordinate and evaluate team leads as well as facilitate their training
  • Ensure that team leads evaluate the courses and faculty on a regular and frequent basis and that they work effectively with faculty to coach them on how to support struggling students
  • Work with associate dean to analyze emerging opportunities in other potential programs
  • Collaborate with course faculty counterpart on traditional campus and with COCE marketing, advising, course development, learning resources and outcomes and assessment departments
  • Provide end of term analysis for courses performing outside of expectations
  • Provide ongoing operational oversight for all aspects of adjunct faculty and team leads: qualifications, hiring, scheduling approval, training, evaluation and termination, when necessary
  • Communicate adjunct faculty expectations
  • Respond to team lead and faculty questions about policies and procedures
  • Participate in establishing and adhering to policies and help with ongoing communication and training of advisors and other staff
  • Resolve student complaints or problems at the course level
  • Handles course emergencies such as faculty illness or resignation during a term
  • Master's degree in English, Writing, or related discipline; Ph.D. preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in online course and/or program development
  • Demonstrated experience with data analysis
  • 2-4 years of successful experience working with students and faculty in an online environment

Link to Apply: http://www.Click2Apply.net/h8xwqwk

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (OK) - TT Asst. Professor, Department of Language and Literature

SWOSU invites applications to fill a full-time, tenure track position in the Department of Language and Literature. Successful candidates effectively present a variety of teaching strategies and materials; hold classes as scheduled; allot a minimum of ten hours a week for student assistance; participate in Departmental assessment; maintain accurate student records; maintain effective collegial communication, and abide by all departmental and university policies. The teaching schedule of the successful candidate will depend on departmental needs, but first year professors usually have a full load (4/4) of composition.

Desired Skills and Experience: Ph.D. (in hand) in English or Writing Studies, experience in teaching composition on the college level. Demonstrated experience in ESL, recruitment and assessment preferred.

Anticipated Start Date: Open until position filled.

To apply, submit cover letter referencing position 14-F035, vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references to jobs@swosu.edu, fax to 580-774-6582 or mail to SWOSU Human Resources, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK 73096.

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Deadline: Open until filled (posted 09/10/14)

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Spelman College - Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Rhetoric/Composition)

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues.  Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.  All tenure-track candidates are expected to have a demonstrated interest in liberal arts and sciences education, be able to contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching, assist in curriculum development, provide service to the department and College, as well as be active in scholarly, creative, and/or research productivity appropriate to a liberal arts environment.

The Department of English invites applications for the position of  Professor of Rhetoric / Composition to fill an appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of English beginning August 2015, job code TF0612.  Responsibilities include teaching in the general education core, in the English major and Writing Minor, and periodically directing the Writing Program.   

Qualifications:  Ph.D.  in Rhetoric/Composition or related field with specialization in one or more of the following areas:  African American Rhetoric, Multimedia Literacies, or Writing across the Curriculum.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.    

Competitive salary and an excellent benefits program are available.  To apply for the position, please upload:  a letter of interest, including job code, which identifies the position sought; curriculum vitae (with contact information); a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; statement of scholarly, creative or research interests.  Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required.  Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referee or dossier.  Address all referee or dossier letters to: Spelman College, Provost Faculty Human Resources Office, Attn:  Ms. Karla H. Williams, Manager of Faculty Human Resources, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 1209, Atlanta, GA 30314.  Send all information to:  www.spelman.edu/career-center/human-resources

Deadline: February 20, 2015

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Springfield College (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of Composition/Rhetoric - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Springfield College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Composition/Rhetoric in the Department of Humanities. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate, general education writing courses and serve as the Writing Program Director. Responsibilities include teaching 3 courses each semester.

Successful candidates must have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Composition/Rhetoric and demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarly or creative potential, and interest in writing program curriculum development. We seek candidates with expertise in composition theory and current best pedagogical practices, experience in coordinating first-year composition courses, enthusiasm for training and supporting writing faculty, and interest in supporting Writing Across the Curriculum. Secondary expertise in multicultural literacies, technology and writing, and professional writing is desirable. ABDs will be considered.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. For more information, please visit the College's homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu.

Initial review of applications will begin December 5, 2014 with an employment date of August, 2015. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a statement of teaching, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references to: Dr. Anne Herzog, Dean, School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies, Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109. E-materials accepted at asps@springfieldcollege.edu.

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St. Edward's University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of English Writing and Rhetoric (Professional Writing Emphasis)

The Department of Literature, Writing and Rhetoric at St. Edward's University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Writing and Rhetoric to begin fall 2015. The successful candidate will teach in and promote the professional writing specialization in our well established undergraduate writing major and will also teach regularly in the general education program. This faculty member will contribute to and support diversity at St. Edward’s University and will support undergraduate research and experiential learning in the Writing and Rhetoric major.

Responsibilities

Teaching eight undergraduate courses per academic year, including courses in the English Writing and Rhetoric major’s core and professional writing specialization, as well as in the university’s general education curriculum, including Freshman Studies. Course release for research may be available. Summer teaching is available but not required.

  • Teaching Technical and Business Writing, Document Design, and Writing Online on a regular rotation
  • Academic advising of English Writing and Rhetoric majors
  • Sponsoring student publications and participating in other co-curricular activities for majors
  • Ongoing professional development activities such as scholarship, pedagogical training, and curricular development
  • Participation in developing the curriculum and supporting the English Writing and Rhetoric major
  • Participation in departmental, School of Humanities, and University projects, events, and committee assignments.
  • Fulfillment of other required faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Manual

Qualifications

  • PhD in Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related area
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population
  • Professional writing experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in areas that would allow several of the courses listed above and others in the major’s core and in the professional writing specialization
  • Experience developing community partnerships for professional writing internships and job placement
  • Educational philosophy consistent with a liberal arts emphasis and values orientation of St. Edward’s mission
  • Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required

About St. Edward's University

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,800 students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds, as engagement with various perspectives prepares our students to be involved and equipped for life in a global society. The School of Humanities’ Department of Literature, Writing and Rhetoric offers two B.A. degrees in English (one in literature and one in writing and rhetoric).

How to Apply

Full consideration given to applications received before November 1, 2014. Apply online at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/141078.html.

Please attach:

1) a letter of interest that addresses how the candidate will contribute to and support diversity at St. Edward’s and 2) a CV.

Also, send three current letters of reference to: English Writing and Rhetoric (Professional Writing) Search Committee; School of Humanities; C/M Box 1033; 3001 S. Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704-6489. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials.

St. Edward’s University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.

Link to Apply: https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/141078.html

Deadline: Nov. 1

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  • There is a problem with the online application, so if you close it, you won't be able to send in letters of rec. However, these can be emailed to Jordan Watzlavick (jordanw@stedwards.edu), admin assistant for the College of Humanities. Simply reference the job number in the subject line. 

Stanford University (CA) - Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Education and Faculty Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR)

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) at Stanford University are seeking to make an appointment at the level of tenured Associate or Full Professor of Education to serve as Faculty Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR). Candidates must possess a record of achievement in scholarship as well as experience in the teaching of writing, and preferably the administration of writing programs. Possible areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, the following: writing and education, history of college level writing programs, literacy studies (including electronic literacies), rhetoric, and composition theory and practice.

The PWR oversees university-wide, required first- and second-year courses in writing and communication. Writing instruction is delivered by approximately 45 full-time lecturers on fixed-term and career-track appointments with opportunities for promotion, including a number of post-doctoral fellowships in English. Further, PWR administers the Writing in the Major requirement, coordinating the course proposal process, and writing support for courses in all majors. The Program’s constituent parts include the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking, the Oral Communication Program, and the Stanford Storytelling Project. See further details at https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/pwr.

In addition to serving as the Director of PWR, the successful candidate may also teach courses in the GSE within the graduate program and/or within the school’s undergraduate minor in education. 

All applicants should provide a cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, three examples of their scholarship (articles, chapters or books) and a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers.  The committee will request letters of recommendation from a small group of finalists.  Online applications are required.  Review of applications will begin on December 15th, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled.  Please apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5029

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Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor - Technical and Professional Writing

Posting Number: 0603316

Position Type: Faculty

Department: ENGLISH & PHILOSOPH

General Description: This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University's undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a security-sensitive position. Reports to the chair.

Education: Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

Experience and Training: The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

Work Hours: Faculty members generally teach a 4-4 course load, meet a minimum number of office hours and provide service to the university.

Special Instructions: Applicants must apply online. On the Other Document link, upload letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and writing samples.

Minimum Pay Rate: $46,000-$48,000

Specific Job Requirements for this Posting: The Department of English at Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a writing specialist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Technical and Professional Writing. This position will be essential in the development of our technical and professional writing minor. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in technical and professional writing, editing, digital rhetoric, visual rhetoric, and multimedia writing, as well as first-year composition courses; supervision of internships is expected.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Technical and/or Professional Writing, or a closely related field, along with writing or editing experience in business or another professional field, significant experience using publishing and design software, and a record of scholarship and publication in technical and professional writing. Experience in specialized areas/genres, such as science, policy, grant, or proposal writing is highly desirable. The standard load is 4-4 with opportunities for research and service-related reductions (with a 3-3 teaching load the first year).

SFA is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of more than 12,000 students, located in the East Texas Piney Woods region. Candidates must apply via the SFA online application system. Please submit letter of application, CV, copies of transcripts, a writing sample consisting of multiple excerpts of professional and scholarly writing totaling no more than 25-30 pages, and three current letters of recommendation at: https://careers.sfasu.edu. Contact Dr. Mark Sanders, chair, Department of English, at sandersme1@sfasu.edu for more information. Applications received by Nov. 15, 2014, will be given top priority; position open until filled.

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) - Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities (Full-Time Non-TT) - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The College of Arts and Letters at STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is seeking candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities to teach in our Freshman Experience Program, commencing spring 2015 and/or fall 2015. Candidates must hold a Ph. D. in a humanistic discipline such as history, philosophy, literature, or one of the social sciences, and possess experience teaching at the undergraduate level in both the field of expertise, as well as writing and composition.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both courses that make up the Freshman Experience at Stevens: CAL 103, College Writing and Communications; and CAL 105, Knowledge, Nature Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities and Social Sciences. (For further information please visit http://stevens.edu/cal/freshmanexp)

Stevens Institute of Technology is located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Founded in 1870, Stevens students, faculty, and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems and technology management. The College of Arts and Letters contributes to the mission of Stevens with its programs that engage in research at the intersection of science, technology, the arts, and humanities in ways that benefit society.

Candidates interested in applying should prepare an application that includes a letter of intent, current C.V., and the names and contact information for three referees. Please combine all materials into a single document (MSWord or PDF) for submission. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted electronically through the HR website at http://www.apply2jobs.com/Stevens

For more information, please visit http://www.stevens.edu/cal.

Questions may be addressed to: Jennifer McBryan jmcbryan@stevens.edu

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Deadline: open until filled (posted 08/29/14)

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  • From Generalist 2015: "Phone Interview scheduled for mid-December (scheduled on 11/25)"

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SUNY Buffalo (NY) - TT Assistant Professor in Rhetoric of Science and Technology - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in rhetoric of science and technology with a PhD in English, rhetoric, technical communication or related field. Preferred secondary fields include but are not limited to environmental rhetoric, health communication, science writing, digital literacy or online and mediated pedagogy.

Application deadline: November 1, 2014. Salary, benefits, and privileges competitive with other Research-1 universities. Faculty are expected to teach at the graduate & undergraduate levels, maintain an active research program, mentor graduate students, and provide service to the department and/or University as required. Submit letter of application, CV, and contact information for three recommenders to http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu. For information, contact Graham Hammill, Chair of the English Department (eng-jobsearch@buffalo.edu). University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26170

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/10/14 x3

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Web 12/17/14

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  • Has anyone heard anything about interviews?
  • colleague has a campus visit scheduled  [posted 1/20]

SUNY Cortland (NY) - TT Assistant Professor of New Media, Rhetoric & Professional Writing - MLA INTERVIEWS HELD / ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

The State University of New York College at Cortland invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in English Department to begin Fall 2015. 3-3 teaching load includes opportunities to teach undergraduate writing at all levels with particular emphasis on courses in new media theory and practice, rhetoric, science writing, technical writing, grant writing and digital humanities, as well as occasional graduate courses in the new Professional Science Masters program. Scholarship, student advisement, and service to the College and community are also expected. Opportunity also to work with SUNY Cortland’s National Writing Project site (http://sevenvalleyswritingproject.com).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D. in media ecology, rhetoric and composition, professional writing, technical communication or related fields by the time of appointment; record of teaching excellence; evidence of scholarly potential

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching with the Adobe Suite preferred.

For application instructions and to apply online go to: http://jobs.cortland.edu. Please attach a letter of application, CV, a two-page dissertation description, and contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

MLA JIL (10/3/2014)

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Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/14 (also even more materials 1/20, following MLA interview)

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA Interview scheduled 12/6

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  • To the poster on 1/20 about more material requests, would you please share what you were asked for?
  • They requested my teaching philosophy and evaluations.

SUNY Sullivan (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, English/Composition

SUNY Sullivan invites applications for a full-time, entry-level, tenure-track position in English/Composition. Reporting to the Chair of the Division of Liberal Arts and Humanities, the successful candidate will teach primarily composition and developmental English along with some literature, fundamentals of speech, and other courses in the Humanities. We are especially interested in those with experience teaching developmental English, including innovative approaches to working with under-prepared learners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: At least two years experience teaching appropriate college-level courses Masters Degree with a concentration in Composition or Literature, and training in teaching writing. Demonstrated teaching excellence and student-centered practices in the classroom Ability to work with a diverse population of students

Desirable Qualifications: PhD in Composition or Literature Experience with community college students Experience as an academic advisor Experience with academic assessment A proven record of professional development Experience with departmental and collegiate shared governance and leadership Qualifications to teach a range of courses in the Humanities A sense of humor is pretty cool

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, in anticipation of a Fall, 2015 semester appointment we encourage candidates to submit all required materials prior to the review start date of December 5, 2014. The hiring range for this position is $42,000 to $48,000.

Please send letter of application, CV and contact information for three - (3) professional references to:

Dr. Paul Reifenheiser, Division Chair, Liberal Arts & Humanities - preifenheiser@sunysullivan.edu.

Applications may also be forwarded to Stephanie Smart, Assistant Director of H.R. - ssmart@sunysullivan.edu

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.sunysullivan.edu/humanresources

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College

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Deadline: review begins Dec. 5

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Swarthmore College (PA) - Assistant Director of the Writing Associates Program [non-TT] - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Swarthmore College seeks a full-time Assistant Director of the Writing Associates Program who also will be appointed Visiting Assistant Professor in English. The Writing Associates Program, recipient of the CCCC Writing Program Certificate of Excellence, supports students and faculty from over 30 departments through a writing center, a course-based writing associates program, and a newly-developed speaking associates program. The Assistant Director will participate in the life of the Program by mentoring student writers and Program leaders; coordinating on-campus writing events for students and faculty; and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the writing center. Beyond the center, candidates will contribute to the College’s academic program of writing courses by teaching 3-4 courses per year, including our writing seminar for first-year students. With Swarthmore’s expanding population of international and first-generation students, we seek candidates with a clear commitment to undergraduate education and experience in teaching students of diverse cultural backgrounds. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial three-year appointment. A PhD in rhetoric and composition or a related field should be completed by the beginning of the appointment, September 1, 2015. Send letter of application, CV, teaching statement, and writing sample (15-20 pages maximum) to Prof. Jill Gladstein, Director, Writing Program, Swarthmore College. Submission to ByCommittee through Interfolio is preferred. Surface mail address: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397. Postmark or submit online by November 7, 2014.

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26725

MLA JIL 09/26/14

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype 12/15

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Taylor University (IN) - TT Asst. Professor, Professional Writing

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a faculty appointment in the Professional Writing Department. This is a tenure track position beginning in January 2015. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Earned doctorate in English, journalism, or mass communications is preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates with extensive professional experience and the ability and willingness to complete a terminal degree. . Vast range of professional experience is required in both secular and Christian publishing of books, newspapers (print and online), magazines, blogs, and web pages. Personal track record of success as an author, reporter, freelance writer, and editor is vital, as well as in-depth experience in teaching seminars, workshops, and classes on the college level. Candidates must be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University.

The successful candidate will teach courses in Advanced Editing, Freelance Magazine Writing, Commercial Fiction Writing, Business and Technical Writing, Foundations of Professional Writing, and Social Media, and will help to coordinate specialty seminars in such areas as childrens book writing, YA and NA genre writing, scriptwriting, playwriting, humor and comedy writing, niche publishing, foundational journalism, and advertising copywriting. Professional service, student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance are expected.

Taylor University is an evangelical, independent, interdenominational Christian liberal arts university in which all programs are shaped by a biblical, Christian worldview and the integration of faith, learning and living within a community of intentional Christian nurture and relationships.

Taylor is distinctive in its commitment to both spiritual and intellectual development. Academic pursuits at Taylor are rigorous, demanding imagination, dedication and integrity from both students and faculty. As a Christian institution, Taylor University has highly capable, supportive faculty who recognize that all truth has its source in God. Taylor University carries out its mission and purposes primarily by offering undergraduate programs in its residential campus setting. The University also offers focused graduate programs that expand and complement curricular and institutional strengths. The University is located in the pastoral, small town environment of Upland, Indiana, seventy miles north of Indianapolis and fifty miles south of Fort Wayne. The proximity to metropolitan areas provides numerous benefits, including access to specialized healthcare and cultural and entertainment opportunities including music, theater, art, professional athletics and commerce.

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Deadline: open until filled (posted 08/19/14)

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Temple University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Composition/Rhetoric - CANCELLED

The Department of English at Temple University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in composition/rhetoric. The successful candidate will have a scholarly background in digital writing, new media culture, qualitative research methods, and/or visual rhetoric. Experience with online instruction desired, but not necessary. We seek a productive scholar and an excellent teacher for both undergraduate courses and the Ph.D. program. The candidate should show an interest in writing program administration; composition/rhetoric faculty administer our First-Year Writing Program in regular rotation. Candidates must have earned the Ph.D. in English or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience.

To receive full consideration, applications (cover letter, cv, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and transcript) should be postmarked by October 17th to Professor Joyce Joyce, Chair, Department of the English, Temple University, 10th floor Anderson Hall, 1114 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

We plan initial interviews at MLA. The position will remain open until filled. Temple University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to equal access and achieving a diverse community. Qualified women and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26139

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 17

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  • JIL says the search has been cancelled. [posted 10/13]

Texas A&M University (TX) - Asst. Professor, History and Theory of Rhetoric--CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

Assistant Professor, primary specialization in the History and Theory of Rhetoric, with possible secondary areas in one or more of the department's designated areas of strength: Digital Humanities and New Media Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Nineteenth-Century Transatlantic Studies, Childhood Studies. A Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric or another related field and evidence of teaching experience are required. Job responsibilities include teaching (the normal load is 2/2 and includes undergraduate and graduate courses), conducting and publishing scholarly research, and undertaking appropriate academic service. The college is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity of the university community.

Please upload using the MLA / Interfolio ByCommittee platform a letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages. To ensure full consideration for MLA interviews, applications should be uploaded by November 7, 2014. Inquiries about the position may be sent to Jan Swearingen, Search Committee Chair, at cjan@tamu.edu. Interviews will take place at the MLA convention. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO employer, committed to diversity, and responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. For more information, please visit the English Department website at http://www.english.tamu.edu.

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Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/2 (via mail)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA 12/11

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/10

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  • They scheduled campus interviews on the same day they are performing MLA interviews? That seems odd. Can anyone confirm this? (1/10) Seems impossible.  I had a skype interview on 1/6.  It's now 1/11.

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TX) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of English - Technical / Professional Writing - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is committed to becoming an emerging research institution with unparalleled commitment to student success, closing gaps in achievement, and creating robust campus experiences. Located on its own island, we are surrounded by the water of Corpus Christi and Oso bays. The beautiful natural setting is enhanced by our modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities, and our colorful landscaping, and plazas that lend a distinctive tropical feel to the campus. Our Hispanic Serving Institution status provides a foundation to attain significant impacts for improving the educational attainment of our regional students, and our strategic location on the Gulf of Mexico and on the cultural border with Latin America places the Island University in perfect position to help realize its national and international prominence goals. TAMUCC is a learning centered institution committed to inclusive excellence.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant or Associate of English with a specialization in Technical / Professional Writing.

All candidates must meet the following required qualifications: In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the new hire will have a 3/3 teaching assignment and will be expected to teach courses in the Technical & Professional Writing Minor, undergraduate writing studies, and graduate courses in the master’s program. May involve night, weekend, and electronic course delivery.

All candidates must have a PhD in Technical Writing / Communication or Rhetoric / Composition with a specialization in Technical Writing / Communication at time of appointment.

The strongest candidates will have experience teaching in technology-rich environments, teaching online, integrating service-learning, and success working with underserved and non-traditional populations. We seek a scholar-teacher prepared to contribute to the ongoing development of a new writing studies emphasis within a diverse English curriculum.

Apply online at https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu, a completed application will include: 1) A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed above including a statement of teaching and research interests, 2) A current curriculum vitae, 3) A list of three (3) professional references including names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses, 4) Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework. Applications will be accepted until the position is open until filled.

LINK to Apply: https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu/postings/2944

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Deadline: open until filled (posted 12/04/14)

Acknowledgment received:

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Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TX) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of English - Writing Studies

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant/Associate Professor of English, with a PhD in Rhetoric/Composition or a related field of writing studies with a firm theoretical grounding in rhetoric/composition.

In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the new hire will have a 3/3 teaching assignment and will be expected to teach courses in first-year writing, advanced writing, upper-division technical / professional writing, and graduate courses in rhetoric.

May involve night, weekend, and electronic course delivery.

All candidates must have a PhD in Rhetoric/Composition with an emphasis in writing studies or a related field with a firm theoretical grounding in rhetoric/composition at time of appointment.

The strongest candidates will have scholarship and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following: global/intercultural rhetoric, Latino/a rhetoric, history of rhetoric, research methods, digital rhetoric, and/or technical/professional writing. We seek a scholar-teacher prepared to contribute to the ongoing development of a new writing studies emphasis within a diverse English curriculum. For more information on this position, please visit http://cla.tamucc.edu//english/pages/writing_studies.html.

Apply online at https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu. A completed application will include:

1) A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed above including a statement of teaching and research interests, 2) A current curriculum vitae, 3) A list of three (3) professional references including names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses, 4) Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Link to Apply: https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu/postings/2945

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Deadline: open until filled (posted 12/04/14)

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Texas A&M University Kingsville (TX) - Asst/Assoc/Professor of English (Writing Center Director)

Job Summary: Director of Writing Center and Advanced Assistant Associate, or Full Professor of English beginning Fall 2014 or Spring 2015.

Job Responsibilities: Will develop and oversee all operations of the Writing Center, specifically design a program to serve the university community and train all Writing Center staff; work collaboratively with academic programs to design writing pedagogy workshops for faculty in all disciplines; promote and publicize the services of the Writing Center to the campus community; manage the Center's budget; assess the effectiveness of the Writing Center operations; provide professional development opportunities for the Writing Center staff; and maintain the technology and equipment needs of the Center. In this capacity, the Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Will teach one course each fall and spring semester and will remain active in research, professional development, and service to the university and profession; however, for first two years of employment, new hires may not teach, in order to participate in the New Faculty Investment Program. Courses include first - year composition, sophomore literature, and upper level courses of English. In this capacity, the Director will report to the Chair of the Department of Language and Literature.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to envision and initiate a new writing center, to manage funds, and supervise writing mentors; and
Ability to train discipline-specific faculty liaisons to develop writing intensive courses in various disciplines

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or university. 
Current Rank of advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor.

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Deadline: open until filled (posted July 13, 2014)

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Tiffin University (OH) - Assistant Professor of English, Rhetoric and Composition

The School of Arts and Sciences at Tiffin University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of English whose degree is in Rhetoric and Composition. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition is preferred.

The candidate must have expertise and experience in teaching all levels of freshman writing, but must especially be experienced at the developmental level. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to establish and maintain a scholarly research agenda.

Evidence of effective teaching to diverse learners and experience in promoting and fostering a supportive learning environment using a variety of methodologies are a plus, as is experience teaching online classes. In addition to a description of your teaching experience, in your cover letter please describe the courses/curricula that you might contribute, making reference to all of your secondary areas. The successful candidate will also play an important role in supporting the learning objectives and outcomes for a strong English program.

This position starts in January of 2015. Applications received by September 21st will receive the fullest consideration.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the contact information of three references to: Dr. Joyce C. Hall-Yates, J.D. Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Tiffin University, 155 Miami St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883.

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Deadline: Sept. 21

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United States Air Force Academy (CO) - Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY. Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition (#15-01DFENG). The Department of English and Fine Arts invites applications for an assistant professor position beginning June 29, 2015. Secondary areas of interest of assessment, writing program administration, and/or literature are highly desired. The initial appointment will be for three years. Successive reappointments of up to four years are possible. Responsibilities of this position include teaching core and majors’ English courses and fulfilling associated departmental duties, including directing a freshman writing program. A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition is required, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. To Apply: Go to http://www.usajobs.gov. Type in “USAF Academy” in the “Where” box and click on “Search Jobs.” Then scroll down until you locate this position. Applications must be received by November 20, 2014. U. S. citizenship required. For additional information go to http://www.usafa.edu/df/dfeng/positions.cfm.

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Deadline: Nov. 20

Acknowledgment received: 11/21

Request for additional materials: 12/2

Rejection (no interview):

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United States Naval War College (RI) - Assistant/Associate Director of Writing Center

The Writing Center at the U.S. Naval War College seeks a capable educator for a new position as faculty in the Writing Center. The College provides Joint Professional Military Education in a graduate seminar environment to a highly selective group of mid-and senior-level civilians and officers from all services and around the world. U.S. students receive a Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. The college educates over six hundred students in residence and several thousand in blended programs. Students bring to the classroom a wealth of academic, warfighting, and leadership experience.
The new faculty member will assist the Writing Center Director by teaching writing workshops, presenting at the new student orientations, working one-on-one with students, developing writing resources, collaborating with faculty around the college, managing and/or judging local and national level DOD essay competitions, and teaching a writing elective and/or working with the student editors in the student online journal elective. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience and rank at appointment, and all faculty members receive generous federal service health, retirement, vacation, and other benefits.
Successful candidates will have an advanced degree in English or Rhetoric and Composition and significant experience teaching writing courses, working in a writing center, and working with adult learners. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in English or Rhetoric and Composition and experience speaking to groups ranging in size from 25 - 300.

Candidates must be U.S citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2014. Applications should include a CV, letter of interest, a list of three references, and a writing sample of 1000 - 1500 word s about how you chose writing as your field. Those with current or previous military service should include rank and dates of service.


Please reference VA#WC-15-02 and forward your application materials to the following e-mail address: VacancyWritingCenter@usnwc.edu. Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Professor Donna Connolly, Director of the Writing Center, at donna.connolly@usnwc.edu.

Deadline: 10/31/2014

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University of Alabama (AL) - TT Asst. Professor, Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies (2 Positions) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS HELD

The University of Alabama English Department invites applications for two tenure-track positions in CRES (Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies) at the rank of assistant professor. PhD is required. The successful applicants will have a PhD in rhetoric-composition (or related field), an active, successful research agenda with a primary emphasis in composition-rhetorical studies, and a record of effective teaching. Areas of specialization are open, but we are particularly interested in: professional/technical writing, writing with new media, computers and writing, digital/visual rhetoric and literacy, cross-cultural/ethnic/global rhetorics, rhetoric of social movements, empirical research/ethnography, or service-learning/community engagement.

The successful candidates will maintain a productive research agenda, teach in our MA/PhD track as well as teaching undergraduate courses, assist in curriculum development, and provide service to the department as appropriate.

Candidates for these positions should visit the University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to initiate an application and upload various materials. The online application will include the following documents: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and writing sample of up to 30 pages. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Amy Dayton, Dept. of English, Box 870244, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0244. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014, and will continue until the positions are filled. We expect to conduct preliminary meetings by video conference and final interviews on campus. Prior to hiring, the final candidates will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Link to Apply: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/36021

Deadline: Oct. 1 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/12 email 

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): [see NOTES]

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  • This job had a very early deadline, but nothing seems to be happening. Anybody heard anything?
  • I had a Skype interview for this position last week, but I haven't hear anything. I would imagine they have already made campus invites (though I don't know for sure). [posted 12/12]

University of Alabama in Huntsville (AL) - TT Assistant Professor of Technical Writing and New Media - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

English, 301 Sparkman Dr. Huntsville AL 35899

Assistant Professor of English

http://www.uah.edu

The English Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-earning position in technical writing and new media. We seek candidates who can teach and develop courses to support the department’s undergraduate and graduate concentrations in technical communication and who may support UAH’s interdisciplinary programs in Video Game Studies, Entertainment and Arts, or STS (Science, Technology, and Society). Ideal applicants should have a strong background in technical communication theory and pedagogy. Possible subfields include digital rhetoric, digital game narrative/culture, new media and film, or usability and user experience. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and they should give evidence of scholarly activity. A PhD by the time of appointment preferred. Teaching load is 3/3, with expectations for scholarly publication and service. Submit through Interfolio an application letter and vita by November 1, 2014, to Dr. Jeffrey Nelson, Chair, Dept. of English, Univ. of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26463

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 10/24 (by post - nice touch)

Request for additional materials: 11/7 x2

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/1 MLA x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Arizona (AZ) - Assistant or Associate Professor in Emerging Literacies - SKYPE INTERVIEWS HELD

The Department of English at the University of Arizona invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Emerging Literacies to join our nationally ranked Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English (RCTE) Graduate Program. We seek a colleague who can help us to articulate our varied literacies research, civic engagements, and pedagogies. We value a complex and collaborative approach to community literacies in the most expansive sense of that term: digital, spatial, alphabetic, and non-alphabetic. The Emerging Literacies Scholar should have considerable expertise in the theories, methodologies, politics, and transformational practices of literacies, including borderlands, regional, global, and (trans)cultural literacies. Candidates should have experience developing curricula as well as working with teachers to support and sustain relationships between secondary and higher education. This colleague will help to build internship and outreach programs for both undergraduates and graduate students with a demonstrated understanding of our regional location and the ability to lead or co-lead our Wildcat Writers program and the Southern Arizona Writing Project. Interdisciplinary research and teaching interests in diverse writers and educational equity, English education, place-based and creative writing pedagogies, community health, the environment, and digital cultures are encouraged. The Department of English is a vibrant intellectual community with strong interdisciplinary connections across the university. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. M/W/D/V.

The position is open until filled; application review will begin November 24, 2014. Interested candidates should apply online at (http://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=214183 )and upload a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample. Please send at least three letters of recommendation to the Emerging Literacies Hiring Committee, care of Ms. Stephanie Pearmain: pearmain@email.arizona.edu.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27589

MLA JIL 10/31/14

Deadline: Nov. 24

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interviews were held last week (1/13). No word yet on campus invitations.

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of California Berkeley (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, History and Rhetoric of Science and Technology - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

The Department of Rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-­track position at the Assistant Professor level in the History and Rhetoric of Science and Technology, for an expected start date of July 1, 2015. At the time of application, applicants must either have a Ph.D. or equivalent, or be near completion of a Ph.D. dissertation or equivalent. A completed Ph.D. or equivalent is required by the start of employment. Additional qualifications include evidence of strong research agenda and excellent scholarly potential, research and teaching that complement existing strengths in the Department, and the ability to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should demonstrate broad competence in the history and theory of science and technology. Area of specialization and period are open. The Department is interested in candidates whose research and teaching include comparative and non-­western dimensions. Candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than thirty pages, and three letters of recommendation. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including those whose letters are provided via a dossier service or career center, to the U.C. Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters. 

All application materials should be uploaded to the secure search portal at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00485. Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2014. Questions pertaining to the application process can be directed to rhetoric_search@berkeley.edu.

HERC

Deadline: Oct. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: [see NOTES]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Also posted at History of Science, Technology and Medicine 2014-15
  • It has been a while... Has anyone heard anything? 11/21
  • Nope, nothing yet.
  • Nothing here either (11/26). Was assuming there'd be some report of news before the Thanksgiving break.
  • Nothing as of Dec 3.
  • Presumably they have been sifting through apps from half a dozen different disciplines.
  • Any news? (12/17)
  • None here (12/29)
  • Evidently they've already scheduled campus visits. Sounds like they picked their interviewees from the Harvard/MIT crowd, including people who are already faculty. How original.  [posted 12/29] ==> Do you know this for a fact? Or is that an educated guess? 
  • unless someone has solid evidence that campus visits have been scheduled, this should not be listed as such. My mole at Berkeley suggested in late November that longlisting hadn't even taken place yet.
  • yes, I can confirm that a number of candidates have been invited to campus as of Dec 2014 [posted 1/6/15]
  • Hey, look! These must be the candidates. The committee's been really original in its selection, I see. Note that none are actually rhetoric scholars. http://rhetoric.berkeley.edu/events

University of California Davis (CA) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor in Rhetoric and Composition - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

he University Writing Program at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in rhetoric and composition. We are seeking teachers/scholars with ongoing research in first-year composition. Additional research areas may include multilingual writers, cultural rhetorics, and/or professional writing. Interest in and potential to administer a first-year writing program is required. The successful candidate will be able to teach upper-level undergraduate courses in writing in the disciplines and professions, first-year composition, and graduate courses in the theory and pedagogy of rhetoric and composition. The appointee is expected to have a strong research plan and teaching record and will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field must be in hand before the first day of classes, September 21, 2015.

The successful candidate will join an independent writing program at a top-flight research university with an established emphasis on writing in the disciplines and professions, as well as a diverse student population. The universitys commitment to writing in the disciplines, as represented by the University Writing Program, has been recognized as stellar by US News and World Report in its Best Colleges annual. The University Writing Program (UWP) publishes the journal Writing on the Edge. Located in Northern Californias Central Valley, adjacent to Sacramento and within easy driving distance of the Bay Area and the Sierra, UC Davis offers a superb, diverse environment for teaching and research.

Applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, one publication or professional paper and the contact information for four (4) references through the online application form found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/

For full consideration applications should be received by October 24, 2014. The position is open until filled.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 24

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interviews in November, early December [posted 12/3]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: [see NOTES]

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • ––Any movement on this job yet? 
  • campus visits are scheduled for Jan. [posted 12/21]

University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - Full-Time LSOE or LPSOE, College of Creative Studies and the Writing Program of the College of Letters and Science

UCSB seeks applicants for an LSOE or LPSOE (a security of employment or pre-security of employment lecturer track position with primary emphasis on teaching) for a joint appointment split 50/50 between the College of Creative Studies and the Writing Program of the College of Letters and Science. The College of Creative Studies (http://www.ccs.ucsb.edu) is an innovative small college that offers eight majors for high-achieving students who are committed to a focused program of study and the creation of new knowledge through research and creative activities. A proposal to revise the existing literature major (which is still under review) would provide students the opportunity to study writing and literature from a variety of perspectives, combining creative writing, writing studies and literary study. The UCSB Writing Program (www.writing.ucsb.edu) is a collegial, highly collaborative award-winning program within the College of Letters and Science focusing on study of and practice with writing. The Program includes lower and upper division writing courses, a professional writing minor, and a Ph.D. emphasis in writing studies.

Primary responsibilities of the LSOE or LPSOE involve contributing to the administration of the CCS major, teaching classes in CCS and the Writing Program, advising students, and working with faculty from participating campus departments. Preferred applicants will have a Ph.D. or MFA, and demonstrated expertise in writing studies, literature, rhetoric and writing, or related fields and experience teaching courses in writing studies, writing or literature. Prior higher education administrative experience is desirable.

Applicants should submit a letter detailing experience and areas of academic interest, a current CV, three letters of reference, a teaching statement and a sample syllabus and assignments for an innovative course they have taught or program they have administered. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Application materials should be submitted online at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00406. Inquiries may be directed to Jo Little, Assistant Dean, Administration, CCS: jo.little@ccs.ucsb.edu.

We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service. Please apply by December 31, 2014 for primary consideration for a July 1, 2015 begin date; the position will remain open until filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. LEARN MORE

More information about this recruitment: https://ccs.ucsb.edu/news-and-events/news/new-writing-and-literature-faculty-position

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 31

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Central Arkansas (AR) - TT. Asst. Professor of Writing - Professional Writing - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is tenure track and a nine-month appointment. Position begins August 16, 2015.

Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester). Responsibilities include teaching advanced courses in professional and/or technical communication, rhetoric and composition, as well as courses in First-Year Writing. The successful candidate must have the capacity to teach, research, advise, and provide leadership. Preference will be given to candidates who have training and experience in digital and/or print media production, grant writing, writing for organizations, or related areas.

Ph.D. in Professional/Technical Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, Digital Rhetorics/New Media, or in a closely related field. Candidates must have a record of national, regional, and local professional development. Applicants will have experience teaching technical writing and/or professional writing and have a clear research agenda.

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent software and experience in teaching First-Year Writing preferred. Additional interest in writing for sciences and/or civic engagement valued.

Review of applications begins November 17, 2014 and will continue until positions are filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for four references under “other documents” to UCA’s online application system.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/1382

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: 11/17/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): phone interview 12/10

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Central Arkansas (AR) - TT Asst. Professor of Professional and Creative Writing

The Department of Writing invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to teach both professional writing and creative writing. Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester). The successful candidate must have experience in digital media, creative nonfiction, and teaching college writing. Related experience will also be considered. Duties include primarily teaching courses for the Professional Writing track and Creative Writing major with the possibility of teaching first-year writing courses during the year depending on qualifications and department need. Position begins August 16, 2015.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience teaching Professional Writing and Creative Writing courses and a terminal degree in Creative Writing, Professional/Technical Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, Digital Rhetorics, or closely related field. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent software and experience in teaching First-Year Writing preferred. Experience in Illustrated Narrative also preferred.

Application: Review of applications begins November 17 and will continue until filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for four references to UCA's online application system: https://jobs.uca.edu/

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/1380

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Central Arkansas (AR) - TT Asst. Professor, Writing Composition Specialist - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Position Description: The Writing Department at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in our First-Year Writing program. Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester). The successful candidate must have experience teaching college writing and should be a specialist in rhetoric and composition, professional writing, or closely related field. Successful candidates will have strong interest and experience in first-year writing. Duties include primarily teaching composition with the possibility of teaching one to three upper-level courses during the year depending on qualifications and department need. Position begins August 16, 2015.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field. Previous experience teaching college writing and evidence of excellence in teaching required. Candidates must be willing to participate in local, regional, and national professional development and have a genuine interest in general education instruction, assessment, and program initiatives. Preferred applicants will have experience with multimodal writing and may have experience with co-requisite courses and learning communities. Candidate will also have a clear research agenda.

Application: Review of applications begins November 17, 2014, and will continue until position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for four references to UCA's online application system: https://jobs.uca.edu/Link to Apply: https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/1393

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): phone 12/2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/30

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Central Florida (FL) - TT Asst. Professor of Writing and Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Central Florida is searching for a tenure-earning assistant professor to begin August 2015. This is a 9-month position with a 3-2 teaching load, with summer teaching opportunities typically available. Teaching responsibilities include first-year composition, upper-division courses in the major and minor, and rotating graduate courses.

This hire will join a vibrant department consisting of four tenure-earning faculty members, eight tenured faculty members, and twenty-seven full-time instructors who work together to implement a B.A., M.A., graduate and undergraduate certificates, and minor, as well as oversee the University Writing Center, Writing Across the Curriculum Program, and First-Year Composition Program. For more information about the department, see http://writingandrhetoric.cah.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:  Applicants must, at minimum, have a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field from an accredited institution by the beginning of the contract date, and demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching college writing.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have experience teaching and developing upper-level writing courses; interest in growing an undergraduate major and advising students in that major; a developing scholarly agenda; and a commitment to working collegially and collaboratively with faculty at all ranks. Preference will be given to applicants with scholarly interests in scientific rhetoric, medical rhetoric, and/or professional communication. Historical or archival approaches to these areas are especially welcome.

Deadline: 10/23/2014

Acknowledgment received: 10/24/14

Request for additional materials: 11/17/14

Rejection (no interview): 12/12/14

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/20/14 Skype

Rejection (after preliminary interview): 12/12/14

Campus interview scheduled: 12/12/14

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Central Florida (FL) - TT Asst. Professor (Technical Communication)

The Department of English is seeking to hire a tenure-track assistant professor primarily in our Technical Communication M.A. program with an allied position in the Texts and Technology Ph.D. program. The position entails a 2/3 teaching load. This position is anticipated to begin in August 2015, pending the availability of funding.

Position# 38532

Open Date: 10/3/2014

Closing Date: 11/20/2014

Salary: Negotiable

Position Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English or a related field from an accredited institution. Candidates must have a strong scholarly potential, solid experience in teaching technical communication and a research focus on current trends and emerging technologies.

Preferences: The candidate should be a theorist-practitioner comfortable working with and teaching in both theory and applied technology. In addition to technical communication, prefer candidates with a strong interest in one or more of the following areas: data visualization, usability studies, information architecture, digital humanities, or technical illustration.

Additional Application Materials Required:

The university requires that all applicants must apply online at http://www.jobswithucf.com. Please attach the following documents at the time of application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and letters from three references. Selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.

Note: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents.

Initial interviews will be conducted via videoconference or conference call.

For more information, see http://english.cah.ucf.edu or contact Dan Jones, Search Committee Chair at Dan.Jones@ucf.edu

Chronicle

Deadline: 11/20/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of English (Composition and Rhetoric) - PHONE INTERVIEWS HELD

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, located in Blue Ash, Ohio, invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English. UC Blue Ash College is the largest regional college in Ohio offering primarily associate degrees, with an enrollment of approximately 5900 students. We are seeking an innovative, vibrant and dedicated teacher-scholar to join our department, teaching a combination of four writing classes each semester, including developmental, first-year, and intermediate composition. Responsibilities for this position include: 1) teaching courses in our composition sequence; 2) participating in program assessment and curriculum development activities; 3) participating in department, college, and university service; 4) engaging in professional and scholarly activities.

Position Qualification: The department seeks a person with a doctorate in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field. While the doctorate degree is preferred, ABD candidates making significant progress towards the terminal degree will be considered. Candidates must have at least three years of college teaching experience in developmental or first-year writing.

Ideal Qualifications: A doctorate in English with specialization in Composition and Rhetoric or a doctorate in Composition and Rhetoric is preferred. Applicants should also have experience serving a diverse population of open-admissions undergraduates.

To apply for position (214UC9637), please see www.jobsatuc.com

The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. UC is a smoke-free work environment.

The University of Cincinnati is a federal contractor and desire for priority referrals of protected veterans. Please direct any information surrounding the job listings to Heidi Dodsworth who is the official person at UC to verify information in the job listings. Heidi Dodsworth - Mgr. Talent Acquisition * University Hall, 51 Goodman Dr. * Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0039 * (513) 556-6381 * dodswohi@ucmail.uc.edu

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 10/22/14)

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Phone interviews held [posted 12/22]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of English (Developmental Writing) - PHONE INTERVIEWS HELD

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, located in Blue Ash, Ohio, seeks applications for the following position: a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in developmental writing. UC Blue Ash College is the largest regional college in Ohio offering primarily associate degrees, with an enrollment of approximately 5900 students. We are seeking a candidate to teach four developmental writing courses per semester. Responsibilities for this position include: 1) teaching courses in the developmental writing sequence; 2) participating in program assessment and curriculum development activities; 3) participating in department, college, and university service; 4) engaging in professional and scholarly activities.

Position Qualification: The department seeks a developmental writing specialist with a doctorate in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field. While a doctorate degree is preferred, ABD candidates making significant progress towards the terminal degree will be considered. Candidates must have at least three years of college teaching experience in developmental writing.

Ideal Qualifications: doctorate in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field with a specialization in developmental writing education. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching students who are learning English as an additional language, students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and undergraduate students at an open-admissions college with varying degrees of preparation for college-level work.

To apply for position (214UC9603), please see www.jobsatuc.com

The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. UC is a smoke-free work environment.

The University of Cincinnati is a federal contractor and desire for priority referrals of protected veterans. Please direct any information surrounding the job listings to Heidi Dodsworth who is the official person at UC to verify information in the job listings. Heidi Dodsworth - Mgr. Talent Acquisition * University Hall, 51 Goodman Dr . * Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0039 * (513) 556-6381 * dodswohi@ucmail.uc.edu

HigherEdJobs.com (posted 10/22/14)

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Phone interviews held [posted 12/22]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Colorado Boulder (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a beginning or advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric to begin August 2015. A specialty is desired in one or more of the following areas: translanguaging, digital literacy, public rhetoric, eco-composition and sustainable cultures, writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines, or professional and technical communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching and research excellence as well as a strong interest in dynamic writing program administration and program-building. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2015.

The PWR is an independent unit, reporting directly to the College of Arts and Sciences and serving the entire campus. It hosts a campus writing center, contributes to residential academic programs, and cultivates community outreach, diversity, and sustainability.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting F01596. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/85251

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/13 x 2

Rejection (no interview): 11/14/2014 x 5

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/19/14 (Skype) 12/19/14 (MLA)

Rejection (after preliminary interview): (after request for materials...12/18)

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Dayton (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Professional or Technical Communication - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Tenure-track assistant professor in professional or technical communication, with secondary interest in composition. We seek a scholar-teacher prepared to contribute to ongoing development and delivery of courses and programs in writing studies within a diverse and collaborative Department of English as we launch a new major which includes a Writing Track with a dedicated concentration in professional & technical writing. At the graduate level, we are seeing growth in our MA writing track and are expanding options for graduate students in writing studies.

Ph.D. in English, Technical Communication, Rhetoric & Composition, or related writing studies discipline is required. ABD candidates near completion will be considered (the successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in-hand by August 15, 2015). Promise of scholarly research in the field and experience as instructor of record for undergraduate courses in professional/technical writing or communication are required, as is the ability to develop courses and programming in professional and technical writing. Candidates who have a research program or demonstrated record of scholarship that advances social justice or diversity issues are preferred, as are candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: writing in science, medicine, public health, engineering, law, or business; information design, management, and sustainability; usability theories and practices; mobile writing technologies; digital media; visual rhetoric. Candidates who have experience teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, who can demonstrate innovative online instruction, and who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds preferred. For a full description of preferred qualifications, please consult http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/16041.

Teaching responsibilities typically include first- and second-year composition, courses for English majors and majors in the professional schools, upper-level and/or graduate courses in the candidate’s specialty. The successful applicant must also maintain an active research and scholarly agenda and is expected to contribute service to the department, university, and the profession.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top-ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. For Department information, please visit https://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/english/. Apply online at http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/16041 by November 17, 2014.

Applicants are asked to submit the following materials for review: (1) application letter describing academic preparation, scholarly agenda, teaching interests, and how the applicant’s work intersects with the distinctive mission of the University and department; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) one-page statement of research goals; (4) scholarly writing sample (not to exceed 30 pages or the relative equivalent in other media); (5) graduate transcipts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) (6) three letters of recommendation from reviewers who can speak to the candidate’s strengths in both research and teaching.

While the deadline for applications is November 17, 2014, letters of recommendation will be accepted until November 20, 2014.

To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices. We act affirmatively to recruit and hire women, traditionally under-represented minority groups, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 17

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/1 email for video interview

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Jan

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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University of Detroit Mercy (MI) - TT Assistant Professor - Professional Writing/Rhetoric and Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department of the University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for a tenure-track position in Professional Writing/Rhetoric and Composition at the rank of Assistant Professor (3/3 teaching load) beginning August, 2015. The department welcomes innovative approaches to instruction and research and seeks applicants dedicated to teaching excellence and student mentorship. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and value the distinctive mission of the University, with its focus on social justice in an urban context.

The successful candidate will teach first-year writing courses and professional writing courses within the English major; support the faculty as they implement WID/WAC outcomes in the general education core curriculum; perform service to the department and university; and maintain an active research agenda.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English (Rhetoric/Composition or closely related field) by August 1, 2015; minimum of two years experience teaching college writing including first-year composition and professional writing; demonstrated teaching excellence; and a developing research program. Preferred qualifications: experience developing and implementing undergraduate writing curriculum and/or experience in a Writing Center as an administrator or as part of graduate program work. Secondary areas of interest might include: Women’s and Gender Studies, African American Studies, Film Studies, World Literature, and/or ESL/ELL.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds. For more about UDM, visit the university webpage: http://www.udmercy.edu/

Applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research. The application deadline is November 24, 2014. Use one of the following methods: 1. Interfolio ByCommittee (preferred): https://apply.interfolio.com/2741 2. Email, with attachments in .docx or .pdf, to Dr. Michael Barry, Chair, at barrymg@udmercy.edu. If submitting by email, please put “Application for rhet/comp” in the email subject line and begin names of files with your last name. The letters of recommendation can be sent in separate emails. 3. Hard copy to Dr. Michael Barry, Chair, Department of English, University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit MI 48221. (Again, letters of recommendation can arrive separately.)

UDM Webpage

Link to Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/27415

Deadline: Nov. 24

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University of Hawai'i, West Oahu (HI) - TT Assistant Professor of English - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Teach first year and upper level rhetoric and composition courses in face to face, hybrid, and online settings;
  2. Create and deliver lower and upper division rhetoric and composition courses in area of specialty;
  3. Develop, coordinate, and support administrative service for the first year composition program as suited to experience and rank;
  4. Engage in scholarly research, publication, and professional development;
  5. Participate in faculty governance and division committee work;
  6. Contribute actively to the intellectual and professional life of the division, university, and surrounding community.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Earned doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Rhetoric and Composition by August 1, 2015;
  2. Active research agenda and regular participation in professional development;
  3. Experience and excellence in teaching;
  4. Interest in collaborative administrative and service work.

Desirable Qualifications

  1. Scholarship and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following: ESL, TSOL, or multilingual writing pedagogy; WAC/WID program development and coordination; community-engagement or service learning pedagogies; or digital/emergent technologies rhetorics;
  2. Evidence of administrative experience with professional development, teacher training and/or program development;
  3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
  4. Familiarity with Native Hawaiian and/or indigenous ways of knowing as it applies to the fields of rhetoric, composition pedagogy, and English.

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vita, names and contact information of 3 professional references, 3 letters of recommendations, course evaluations (from within the last two years, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of hire) by email as a MS Word or PDF file attachments to: uhwoacad@hawaii.edu . Please be sure to include the position title and number in the subject line. Writing samples and/or teaching dossiers may be requested during the search process. If ABD, submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by August 1, 2015. PLEASE REDACT OUT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE on transcript copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West O‘ahu and will not be returned.

The University of Hawai’i-West O’ahu is a premier, comprehensive, indigenous-serving institution dedicated to educating students to be engaged global citizens and leaders in society. UH West O’ahu fosters a supportive and dynamic learning environment where all students, faculty, and staff embody Native Hawaiian values and perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture. The newly constructed Kapolei campus on the ‘Ewa Plain provides an accessible and affordable college experience to approximately 2,400 students of diverse backgrounds from Central, Leeward, and West O’ahu.

Contact: Dr. Natalie Szymanski; 808-689-2390; nas3@hawaii.edu

See also: Chronicle Ad

Website: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/Jobs/NAdvert/20099/2931402/1/postdate/desc

Deadline: 11/10/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): phone interview 12/5

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University of Houston-Downtown (TX) - Assistant Professor of English (Composition)  -- MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at University of Houston-Downtown invites applications for a tenure-track position in Composition. The teaching load is 3/4 and begins August 2015 with a focus on undergraduate teaching with summer and graduate teaching opportunities. Top candidates will have qualifications and willingness to teach multiple levels of composition with expertise in at least two of the following areas: teaching in multi-lingual environments; developmental pedagogy, reading and writing; literacy studies; multi-cultural pedagogy; critical race studies; digital rhetoric/humanities; rhetorical theory. Publications in candidate’s field of expertise in Composition and service are required for tenure. Applications received by November 17, 2014 will be considered for interviews at the Vancouver MLA in January. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials.

A PhD is required. Top candidates will have qualifications and willingness to teach multiple levels of composition with expertise in at least two of the following areas: teaching in multi-lingual environments; developmental pedagogy, reading and writing, literacy studies, multi-cultural pedagogy, critical lace studies, digital rhetoric/humanities; rhetorical theory Publications in candidate’s field of expertise in Composition and service are required for tenure.

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae

Deadline: 11/17/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/24

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University of Illinois Springfield (IL) - Assistant Professor - Composition/Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English and Modern Languages at the University of Illinois Springfield seeks a specialist in composition/rhetoric with an emphasis or secondary area in digital rhetoric and / or computing in the humanities (digital humanities) to begin August 2015. Applicants should be able to teach writing at multiple levels including developmental writing, ESL/ELL, first-year composition, and advanced composition both on-ground and online to undergraduate and graduate students. They should also be able to teach basic digital research methodologies, e.g., for digitizing, composing and analyzing text in web or electronic environments. The successful candidate will be expected to direct our first-year writing program within a year of initial hire. Requirements include a Ph.D. in English or a related field from an accredited university. A.B.D. will be considered. Normal teaching load is 12 credit hours a semester (3-3). Semi-finalists will be interviewed over the phone or by using Skype. The application materials should demonstrate teaching, scholarship, and service goals and experiences that are consistent with the values of a Department of English and Modern Languages engaged with the liberal arts at a public institution serving a diverse student body.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board. Navigate to the Faculty category and the English and Modern Language position. Create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload your cover letter, vita and contact information for three references. To maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the search, applicants are asked to upload their own materials. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2014.

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is the third campus of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves over 5,100 students in 20 graduate and 23 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a technology-enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs, and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty members are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. To learn more, visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department website at http://www.uis.edu/english/. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27276

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 1

Acknowledgment received: 11/18

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/20/2014, phone x3

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University of Kentucky (KY) - Chair, Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies

The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies at the University of Kentucky invites applications for Chair at the rank of Advanced Associate or Full Professor. We seek applications from individuals with outstanding leadership skills, administrative experience, and a strong publishing record. We are particularly interested in candidates who can plan, articulate and implement a vision to lead the department over the next five years.

Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies is a new, independent department with 15 faculty members. We offer a BA/BS in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies. Our dynamic faculty teach and research social media, professional writing, rhetorical theory, public rhetorics, cultural rhetorics and ethnic studies, digital humanities, and more. We seek candidates from a variety of areas within writing or rhetorical studies, with PhDs in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Communication or related fields. More information about our department is available at http://wrd.as.uky.edu. The desired appointment date is August 16, 2015. Salary is competitive based on qualifications. To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of administrative philosophy and experience, and four letters of reference to http://apply.interfolio.com/26340.

Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

http://apply.interfolio.com/26340

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 15

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University of Louisville (KY) - Assistant Professor (NTT) of Business Communication

The Department of Management at the University of Louisville seeks qualified applicants for a teaching-intensive faculty position (non-tenure track) in business communication to begin August 2015. The successful candidate will be an effective and innovative teacher responsible for teaching undergraduate business communication courses, with an emphasis on writing skills (4/4 teaching load). He or she also will participate in ongoing curriculum development and assessment for the College of Business's business communication program. We are particularly interested in candidates who want to take an active role in shaping the future of the program. 

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in business communication, professional communication, composition, or a related field (ABDs nearing completion will be considered); have a record of success teaching business communication courses at the university level; and have a genuine interest in and knowledge of business as evidenced by professional work history, academic coursework, and/or research.

Link to Ad: http://ow.ly/CzSuT

Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin January 7, 2015, and will continue until position is filled.

Deadline: Jan. 7

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University of Maine (ME) - TT Assistant Professor of Composition or Writing Studies / Assoc. Director of College Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The University of Maine Department of English invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor of Composition or Writing Studies or related field to teach courses in academic writing and serve as Associate Director of College Composition to assist in the administration of College Composition, effective August 31, 2015.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in composition theory and practice and helping coordinate the first-year writing program. This work includes providing research-supported vision for program changes, preparing new Graduate Teaching Assistants, contributing to our well-established outcomes-based portfolio assessment, advising undergraduate and MA students, and serving on thesis committees. The selected candidate is also expected to expand his/her existing scholarly agenda through presentations and publications. The Associate Director of Composition will transition into full program responsibilities under a timeline negotiated at the time of hire. The customary 3-2 course load will be adjusted as coordination and service duties expand; service responsibilities increase with tenure.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications: Required Qualifications: •    Ph.D. in writing studies or related field by date of hire. •    Evidence of successful teaching of college writing. •    Strong existing scholarly record and potential for a continued research agenda. •    Successful experience with writing program administration. •    Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to effectively represent the program to its multiple constituents. Preferred Qualifications: •    A research record in one or more of the following: cross-language relations in writing; underrepresented and/or global rhetorics; assessment; WID; community literacy; critical approaches to language and literacy; digital writing. Located on the northern border of beautiful Downeast Maine, the University of Maine, Orono, is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System and is the principal graduate institution in the state. It is the state's land grant and sea grant university, enrolling nearly 12,000 students. The Department offers BA and MA degrees with several concentrations. Further information about the Department and our activities can be found at http://english.umaine,edu. Appropriate background checks are required. All UMS employees are required to comply with applicable policies and procedures, as well as to complete applicable workplace related screenings, and required employee trainings, such as Information Security, Safety Training, Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment.

To apply, submit a letter of application describing your teaching interests and experience, writing program administration experience, and research interests; a curriculum vitae; and three letters of reference. All application materials with the exception of letters of reference must be submitted via HireTouch (http://umaine.hiretouch.com), "Apply For Position". You will need to create a profile and application. The three letters of reference should be submitted directly by their authors or a dossier service to References_AssistantProfessorCompositionStudies@umit.maine.edu. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. You may email inquiries to Professor Pat Burnes at pat.burnes@umit.maine,edu.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Length:  Academic Year (Sept-May)

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

https://apply.interfolio.com/28192

MLA JIL 12/12/14

Deadline: review begins Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 1/6 x 1

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype 1/23

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University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA) - Associate or Full Professor, Rhetoric and Composition

Job Description: Associate or Full Professor, Rhetoric and Composition, with a professional profile appropriate for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, to begin September 1, 2015.

To participate in active graduate and undergraduate concentrations in Composition and Rhetoric. Research area(s) open. The successful applicant will serve as Program Director, in rotation with other faculty, of an award-winning undergraduate writing program with first-year composition courses and a writing-across-the-curriculum program.

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements: Ph.D. in English or related field, a successful research and teaching record, and commitment to participation in an active and productive Department.

To apply submit the following materials: a cover letter, vita, a 25-page sample of written work (as PDF), and the names and email contact information for three references to the link below.

Candidates should complete their application by the deadline of November 3, 2014 in order to ensure consideration. Application materials will not be returned.

Link to Apply: https://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53093

Deadline: Nov. 3

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University of Massachusetts Boston (MA) - TT Assistant Professor, Composition and Rhetoric -- CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2015. Teaching load is 2/2 with reductions for program administration.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in English, Composition & Rhetoric, or related field by August 31, 2015. In addition, we seek applicants with a promising and active research agenda, experience in writing program administration, a theorized pedagogy, and evidence of success as a teacher. Research focus is open, but desirable specializations include composition pedagogy, writing assessment, and multi- or translingual approaches to composition.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in first year composition and advanced writing, and opportunities to develop special topics courses that may lead to innovations in the program. Graduate courses may include composition theory & pedagogy, a seminar for composition tutors, and opportunities to design new courses. Responsibilities also include directing the teaching of a small cohort of MA students on the composition track. Within a few years, the successful applicant will assume the directorship of the Composition program, a role that includes staff development as well as collaboration with academic units across the university.

UMass Boston is a lively urban research university with a large and dynamic undergraduate English major, over 100 English master's students, and an MFA program for fiction and poetry. The only public university in Boston, UMass Boston's undergraduate population is comprised of 50% minority students and 56% first generation college students (fall 2013). The first-year writing program serves most of the entering students across the university and reflects the multicultural nature of the institution.

Applications must be received by December 1, 2015. Please apply online with your cover letter, CV, and writing sample of no more than 20 pages. Dossiers of letters of recommendation must be emailed directly to english.recruitment@umb.edu.

Link to Apply: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=54375&jobboard=148

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline:  Dec. 1

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

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  • [SKYPE INTERVIEWS posted in header on 12/15]

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  • The original MLA advertisement does not indicate this, but travel will indeed be reimbursed.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (MA) TT Associate/Assistant Professor, English/Writing Center Faculty Director -- MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks an Assistant or Associate professor, tenure track, to develop and sustain University Writing Center writing support services for students across the curriculum and coordinate of the University’s Intensive English Language Learning program.UMass Dartmouth is on the south coast of Massachusetts, less than an hour’s drive from Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod. The University’s strategic plan positions us as a research university while continuing to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate education, and the creation of this new position is commensurate with that plan.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research agenda in the area of specialization, developing and coordinating University Writing Center writing support services for students in the colleges/disciplines, teaching first-year composition and advanced composition, teaching writing tutor pedagogy, and serving the English Department and Writing Center mission. Coordination of University Intensive English Language program includes curriculum oversight, instructor training, and assessment. The position includes the potential to develop and teach upper-level or graduate courses.

Minimum Experience: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Center Pedagogy, ESL, WAC/WID, or closely related field. Relevant teaching experience at the university level required. Training and experience teaching ESL/ELL curriculum required; administrative experience and experience with faculty and tutor training highly preferred. A scholarly focus, with supported experience and research in one or more of the following areas, is preferred: writing center pedagogy; writing center development; assessment of writing across the curriculum; ESL/ELL; and/or, writing tutor training. For Associate Professor appointment with tenure, years of experience and research publications commensurate to associate professor ranking are required. If hired at Assistant Professor level, tenure track work experience preferred.

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing interest and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, 1 page (each) statements of teaching and research interests, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to: http://umassd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=53912&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=1413311840277

Formal review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews will take place at the MLA conference in January, 2015.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27503

MLA JIL 10/31/14

Deadline:  Dec. 1

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University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Writing for Digital and New Media - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth seeks an Assistant Professor, tenure track, in writing for digital and new media. The successful candidate will teach in our undergraduate program in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication and in our graduate program in Professional Writing. You will teach professional writing in new and digital media as it relates to science and technology writing, journalism, public advocacy, strategic communication, PR, or media production. The successful candidate will contribute to our curriculum development, emphasizing the integration of social and new media. Although our programs are primarily f2f, demonstrated success with blended or online learning is a plus.

Requirements: Phd in Rhetoric, Communications, or Journalism is required. The preferred candidate will have both academic and practical experience. ABD candidates will be considered, but Phd must be certified as complete no later than September 1, 2015 for contract renewal. Our preferred candidate will be active in research and have a strong record of publishing in print and digital media.

Additional Information: Teaching expectations are three courses per semester. UMass Dartmouth is on the south coast of Massachusetts, less than an hour’s drive from Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod. The university’s strategic plan positions us as a research university while continuing to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Instructions: Candidates should submit online a Cover Letter, CV, contact information for three references, and significant writing sample. An official transcript confirming award of terminal degree will also be required for consideration for contract renewal (prior to September 1, 2015). Completion of the search is contingent on the availability of funding.

Formal review of applications begins November 15, 2014 and continues until the position is filled.

Job Announcement

Deadline: Nov. 15 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/15, MLA

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Campus interview scheduled: 1/22

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University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA) - TT Associate Professor / Director of First Year Writing

The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative colleague for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professorship as Director of the First Year Writing Program.

The FYWP enrolls over 2000 students every semester in its College Writing I and II sequence and related courses. All College Writing courses are capped at 19 students or fewer. The Director will be assisted by the FYWP Coordinator (a staff position already in place) and will work closely with the department's 10 full-time FYWP faculty to carry out program policies and initiatives, and to provide professional development for faculty. Teaching in the program is carried out by a significant number of part-time faculty along with the FYWP full-time faculty.

The Director will work closely with the Department Chair and will also collaborate with the Director of the newly-established Writing Center.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and collaborator who will provide strong leadership within the program and effective program advocacy within the broader university community. We seek a candidate who has experience in successfully developing and carrying out new initiatives within a writing program and/or curriculum. The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue an active publishing agenda in his or her field.

In addition to this administrative work, the Director will teach one course each semester. The candidate will teach first year writing courses and upper-level course offerings in our thriving English major which enrolls over 400 majors in four concentrations. Teaching areas may include Composition and Rhetoric, Linguistics, ESL, Technical Writing, or Professional Writing. The position will also entail some administrative obligations during the summer months (placement, communicating with Admissions and Registrar offices, etc.), and in these obligations the Director will be assisted by the Coordinator.

Located along the Merrimack River 30 minutes north of Boston, the University of Massachusetts Lowell serves a diverse population of 17,000 students in over 120 degree programs. The city of Lowell is the birthplace of the American industrial revolution as well as of Jack Kerouac, and is home to a National Historical Park and a burgeoning local arts and culture scene. The University values it connections with the city and encourages its students to engage in interdisciplinary thinking, service, and experiential learning.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or closely related field
  • 6 years of effective teaching at the college level
  • 3 years of successful administrative experience in a college-level writing program
  • The ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong record of publication in Composition and Rhetoric or closely related field
  • Evidence of outstanding teaching
  • Evidence of effective collaboration and leadership
  • Excellent communication skills

Special Instructions:

  • Writing Sample up to 25 pages
  • Email addresses of three references will be required during the on-line application process
  • Initial interviews will take place at the MLA Convention
  • Review of applications will begin on immediately.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53973&jtsrc=www.higheredjobs.com&jtrfr=www.peopleadmin.com&adorig=PA

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: 11/21/2014

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University of Minnesota Crookston (MN) - TT Position in Composition - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN COMPOSITION. Liberal Arts and Education Department

INSTITUTION: The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system. UMC is a four-year public university with an enrollment of 1,900 students of which approximately half are in residence and half are enrolled in online degrees. The student body is diverse and comes from over 40 states and over 30 countries. Twenty six baccalaureate degrees are offered of which 13 are also offered online. UMC proudly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota beginning in 1906 as a regional residential high school, changing to a two year college in 1966, and to a four year college in 1993. Since 1993, UMC has equipped all on-campus students and faculty with laptop computers in a technology-rich environment. UMC is a small student-centered community of learning and scholars known for providing personal attention to every student. UMC makes a commitment to each individual student's achievements and offers a hands-on approach with experiential learning that puts students ahead of the competition. Integral to the university's statewide land-grant mission, UMC provides applied, career-oriented learning programs, including internships, and connects its teaching, research, and outreach to local, county, and regional economic development agencies in support of the global economy. UMC delivers world‐class University of Minnesota degrees in an affordable, close‐knit campus setting where faculty and staff personally invest in the success of each student. UMC has received a variety of national recognitions, including 14 consecutive years in the U. S. News top schools ranking.

POSITION: Full-time, nine-month tenure-track position in composition in the Liberal Arts and Education Department at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota starting August 17, 2015. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive fringe benefits package is offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach, conduct research, and provide service at a level appropriate to the University of Minnesota system. Develop and teach composition courses at UMC, predominantly composition I and composition II, with the opportunity to teach English grammar and usage and writing in your profession as needed; engage in undergraduate advising; produce scholarly research that contributes to the discipline in composition; provide leadership and oversee composition courses at UMC; collaborate with UMC's Writing Center and maintain partnership with the College in the High School program to improve and maintain standards for composition within the university; perform services deemed appropriate within the department and university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree or ABD in composition and rhetoric, English, or related field; experience teaching composition; effective communication skills; strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching at the undergraduate level in both on-campus and online environments; ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences; commitment to an experiential educational philosophy within the scope of the land grant mission. Final job offer contingent on successful background check and receipt of official transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate degree in composition and rhetoric or English; experience teaching both campus and online composition courses; a record of scholarly publications in composition; willingness to collaborate with UMC's Writing Center and CIHS to improve and maintain standards for composition within the university.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of application materials will begin January 5, 2015 and continue until position is filled. Visit https://employment.umn.edu for complete instructions on how to apply electronically. Please include copy of college transcripts. Calls of inquiry welcome by contacting Soo-Yin Lim-Thompson, Ph.D., Department Head by telephone: (218) 281-8248 or e-mail: slimthom@umn.edu.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Jan. 5 (review begins)

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University of Missouri-Kansas City (MO) - Assistant Teaching Professor/Coordinator of Writing Assessment (Non-TT) - POSITION FILLED

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of Writing Assessment to fill a full-time, 12-month, ranked Non-Tenure Track position. Half of the job entails teaching in the English Department; half is devoted to overseeing a university-wide writing assessment.

Qualifications: PhD in English with expertise/training in Composition and Rhetoric, as well as 3+ years of experience in the teaching of writing; expertise in writing assessment; experience in managing employees; facility with online technologies; strong communication skills.

Applications must be submitted through UMKC Human Resources at http://www.umkc.edu/hr/jobsearch.

Combine application materials (cover letter, CV, and teaching philosophy) in one PDF or Word document and upload as resume attachment. Include contact information for 3 referees on your teaching effectiveness.

UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline:

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Offer accepted: Spoke w/ UMKC English department 9/25/14 - position has been filled.

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University of Montana (MT) - TT Asst. Professor, Director of Composition

The University of Montana, the College of Humanities and Sciences, and the Department of English embrace diversity as a core value. Applications from persons with diverse backgrounds are especially welcome.

The University of Montana and the Department of English seek applicants for a tenure-track appointment as Director of Composition, at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position, to begin in August of 2015, carries the primary responsibility of directing the first-year writing program. Assisted by a Composition Coordinator (appointed at the lecturer level), the Director will mentor forty graduate teaching assistants from a variety of disciplines in the humanities. A majority of these teaching assistants are graduate students in the English Department's Creative Writing Program. The Director will also oversee program development and, in collaboration with the Writing Center, the University Writing Committee, and various administrative and faculty constituencies, nurture the university's broader writing initiatives. The English Department itself has a history of excellence in writing and scholarship, including a nationally ranked Creative Writing program and a strong English Teaching program, and thus offers many possibilities for collaboration and support for an integrative and affiliative Director.

The teaching load is two classes per academic year. This includes a one-week orientation for teaching assistants just prior to the start of fall semester and continues with a writing pedagogy and theory course throughout the year. There are opportunities to teach advanced composition courses and upper-division and/or graduate courses in the appointee's area of research. We welcome any secondary interests that would undergird the prospective Director's success as a scholar, a program administrator, and a teacher. Because the Composition Program features two laptop writing classrooms, a background in multimodal composition, visual rhetorics, digital literacy, and information literacy pedagogy would be especially desirable. Mindful of other strong departmental and campus programs, we'd also welcome scholarly intersections with such fields as Environmental Studies, Media Arts, Irish Studies, Native American Studies, Film Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.

The University of Montana enrolls some 15,000 students, and boasts a beautiful fifty-six acre campus in a dramatic mountain setting; its strong humanities orientation is complemented by highly regarded schools of business, law, forestry, and pharmacy. The city of Missoula features award-winning schools, a thriving downtown, a seasonal farmers market, and a diverse culture of the arts, while western Montana offers unmatched recreational opportunities.

Required Experience: Doctorate in composition/rhetoric or related field. Candidates expecting to receive their doctorate by August 2015 will also be considered. Writing Program Administration expertise Excellence in college teaching Scholarly record or agenda proportionate to the applicant's years of service and rank Background in writing pedagogy and teacher preparation Ability to develop, articulate, and administer a curriculum for first-year composition Ability to work collaboratively both within the English Department and with administrators and faculty across campus Ability to play an important role in campus discussions about writing

HOW TO APPLY

Review of completed applications will begin on December 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants are required to submit the following application materials online via the "New Resume/CV" button below. Incomplete applications or those not submitted via the website will not be reviewed. Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Letter of interest; Curriculum vitae; Statement of teaching philosophy and selected teaching materials (e.g., sample syllabi); 20+ page writing sample (or link to a published article); Contact information for three references

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment

In accordance with University policy; finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Online App. Form

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 15

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University of Nebraska-Kearney (NE) - TT Asst. Professor, Digital Rhetorics - OFFER ACCEPTED

The Department of English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in composition and rhetoric. Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition is required by the time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a sustained scholarly engagement with digital forms of writing, literacy, and/or rhetoric. In addition, applicants should demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following areas: multimodal composition, technology and pedagogy, literature and digital media, public writing, or the history and theory of rhetoric. Applicants should also be able to teach analysis and production with digital media and technologies. Demonstrated interest in creating innovative online writing courses a plus. The successful applicant must demonstrate the potential to maintain an active publication agenda in composition/rhetoric and to develop an excellent teaching record. Start date: August 2015.

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. in English with specialization in Rhetoric and Composition with demonstrated scholarly engagement with digital forms of writing, literacy, and/or rhetoric.

Preferred Qualifications:  Expertise in at least one of the following areas: multimodal composition, technology and pedagogy, literature and digital media, public writing, or the history and theory of rhetoric.

Applications review begins October 10, 2014 and will continue until filled.

To apply visit http://unkemployment.unk.edu and follow instructions to complete the Faculty application. In addition attach a letter of application, vita, and contact information for at least three professional references to the on-line application. Applicants may apply for the faculty position or for the combined faculty and Department Chair position; please state intentions clearly in the cover letter.

Direct questions about the position to: 308-865-8342

Direct questions about the online application process to: 308-865-8655 or employment@unk.edu

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Oct 10 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/17 - email stating the position was offered to another candidate

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Offer accepted: Heard through grapevine that this offer was accepted.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) - TT. Asst. Professor of English, Rhetoric and Composition - OFFER ACCEPTED

The Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Composition and Rhetoric specialist. Areas of interest that are especially welcome include literacy theory and practice in schools, communities and multimodal/digital spaces; scholarship of teaching and K-12 teacher development; cross cultural rhetorics; and socially conscious writing pedagogies. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty providing leadership in any of the program’s areas of emphasis, including the Nebraska Writing Project, the undergraduate and graduate writing program, and the Writing Center.

Ph.D. in English or closely related field by August 2015, a record of excellent teaching, and a promising research program.

Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, search for requisition # F_140131 and click on “Apply to this job” and complete the form. Applicants should be prepared to attach a letter of application and a curriculum vitae.

For information about the application process or about the position, contact Professor Robert Brooke, Search Committee Chair, 402-472-1807, rbrooke1@unl.edu.

Job Ad

Deadline: 10/1/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 10/10 x3

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype interviews scheduled for 11/6/2014 and 11/11/2014 (rec'd 11/1/2014)  x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: x2 [posted 11/23]

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University of Nevada-Reno (NV) - TT Assistant Professor, English: Writing in the Disciplines (WAC/WID) and Professions (2 Positions) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of English announces two entry-level tenure-track positions in disciplinary (WAC/WID) and professional writing. Part of a new campus-wide writing initiative focusing on the analysis, rhetoric, and production of writing in disciplines and professions, these positions will provide opportunities to work from within and at the intersections of professional communication, rhetoric, writing theory, pedagogy, and writing programs. Desirable areas of emphasis include WAC/WID theory and practice, professional communication, disciplinary rhetorics, and composition theory, practice, and programs.

The successful candidate will join an established English department that offers a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, contribute significantly to university writing programs and, after tenure, join the rotation of faculty directing the Core Writing Program (first-year writing). Tenure-track faculty who teach and mentor in the graduate program and engage in scholarly research typically teach a 2/2 load.

First interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference.

Required Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or closely allied field required by August 1, 2015; college-level writing instruction experience; ability to teach professional writing and/or WAC/WID and developed and continuing research agenda in WAC/WID and/or professional writing.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications for this position include teaching experience in WAC/WID and/or professional writing at multiple levels, peer-reviewed publication in WAC/WID and/or professional writing, experience developing WAC/WID courses and/or curricula, and service to English departments and university writing programs.

Contact Information for this Position: William Macauley, Search Chair, (775) 784-6038; wmacauleyjr@unr.edu Cami Allen, Search Coordinator, (775) 682-6376; callen@unr.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a CV, application letter and contact information for three professional references.

Job Open Date: 10/10/2014

Search Number: 71602

Close Date: 11/10/2014

Link to Apply: http://apptrkr.com/531044

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline:  Nov. 10 2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/12/2014

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA 12.18.2014

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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University of New Hampshire, Manchester (NH) - TT Asst. Prof. - Writing Specialist - SKYPE INTERVIEWS REQUESTED

The English Program at the University of New Hampshire, Manchester, invites applications for a tenure-track Writing Specialist at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Writing Specialist will teach courses in professional and technical writing, as well as creative writing within multiple genres. Opportunities exist to develop innovative courses within the liberal arts disciplines and courses that support the College's expanding array of STEM and Business programs. Candidates able to teach courses in American literature, journalism, and new media are especially welcome. Evidence of scholarship and teaching excellence required. Teaching load is 3/3, ranging from introductory to upper-level undergraduate courses. Ph.D. in English or a related field must be in hand by September 1, 2015.

To apply, please visit https://jobs.usnh.edu. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following required documents when applying online: (1) application letter describing qualifications and experience for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) writing sample, (4) three letters of recommendation, and (5) statement of teaching philosophy (optional).

Please contact Stacey Silva, Human Resources Partner, stacey.silva@unh.edu, with questions regarding this position. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Background check may be required prior to employment.

UNH Manchester, the University's urban, commuter campus, serves New Hampshires largest, most diverse, and rapidly growing community. The College actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with a mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. The English Program is actively encouraging the application of a diverse pool of candidates, seeking to further its commitment to inclusion of underrepresented groups. For more information about UNH Manchester, please visit: http://www.manchester.unh.edu.

Chronicle

Deadline: Jan. 5 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):1/23/15--SKYPE interview requested (x2)

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University of New Haven (CT) - TT Asst. Professor of English-Professional Writing (2 Positions) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS HELD

University of New Haven. Assistant Professor - English Department. Search #14-116.

The English Department at the University of New Haven invites applications for a full-time, Tenure Track Assistant Professor specializing in Professional Writing beginning in Fall 2015. The successful candidate will join a growing department dedicated to providing students real-world writing and editing experience and to fostering critical, artistic, and professional success through innovative curriculum. We are seeking a forward-thinking individual to expand our course offerings in Business Writing, Technical Writing, upper-level special topics courses in professional writing (ie. grant writing, advocacy writing, medical writing, science writing, writing for government/law enforcement) and courses in our First Year Writing program. UNH prides itself on experiential education; we are looking for a faculty member with a deep commitment to experiential education and engaged learning. A Ph.D. in English (or related field) with substantial experience in professional writing is required. Additional strengths in linguistics and digital humanities are desirable, as is experience developing hybrid and online classes. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (including teaching philosophy, course syllabi, and student feedback if available), and the names and contact information of three references to Search #14-116, Human Resources Department, University of New Haven, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516 or via email to hrdept@newhaven.edu (electronic submission is strongly encouraged). Please reference Search#14-116 in the subject line of the email to help ensure proper delivery.

The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Dec. 15 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype 1/21

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University of Oklahoma (OK) - TT Assistant Professor of English in Eighteenth/Nineteenth Century Composition and Rhetorical Theory 

Assistant Professor of English in Eighteenth/Nineteenth Century Composition and Rhetorical Theory for a Composition, Rhetoric, and Literacy program established in 1988. Ph.D. in English in Composition-Rhetoric Studies required. Secondary specialization in African-American or Native American Studies, historiography, and archival research methods desirable. Graduate course work, exams, and dissertation in Composition-Rhetoric required as well as research and planned publication in the area. Tenure-track, 2-2 teaching load. Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2015. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

To apply, all materials (letter, vita, list of references, and transcripts) should be submitted online at the University of Oklahoma’s Human Resources website https://jobs.ou.edu. Any inquiries can be directed to Professors Kathleen Welch or James Zeigler, search committee co-chairs, Department of English, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK 73019-0240. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27290

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline:  Nov. 1 2014 (review begins)

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University of Oklahoma (OK) - Professor or Associate Professor of English in Composition-Rhetoric

The Department of English at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a professor or associate professor specializing in writing program administration, who will serve as co-director of a well-supported First-Year Composition Program and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in a Composition, Rhetoric, and Literacy program established in 1988. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Composition-Rhetoric, substantial record of scholarly publication, show evidence of ongoing research, and have significant experience administrating a college-level writing program. Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Composition-Rhetoric. Research field in Composition-Rhetoric open. 1-2 teaching load. Review of applications will begin November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

To apply, all materials (letter, vita, list of references, and transcripts) should be submitted online at the University of Oklahoma’s Human Resources website https://jobs.ou.edu. Any inquiries can be directed to Professor Susan Kates, search committee chair, Department of English, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK 73019-0240. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27289

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline:  Nov. 1 2014 (review begins)

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University of Pittsburgh (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Composition (spec. in Race, Ethnicity, or Identity)

Pending budgetary approval, the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our program in Composition, Literacy, Pedagogy, and Rhetoric with a specialty in issues of race, ethnicity, and/or identity, to begin August 2015.

Interest in written, rhetorical, and literate practices of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity, including Asian American, Native American, Latina/o, African American, and Chicana/o rhetoric and writing.

Our department has been building programs and faculty in African American literature, African American traditions of poetry writing, and Latino/a fiction writing. We seek to complement these strengths in Composition

Our program Composition, Literacy, Pedagogy, Rhetoric seeks a colleague who can teach a range of courses in the graduate and undergraduate curriculum and join a core faculty with a distinguished record of work in composition and pedagogy (with interests in the history and theory of literacy and instruction, rhetoric and poetics, digital media, and the relationship of reading to writing). Our program has cultivated interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the field of composition with a strong commitment to its integration into English Studies. We will be looking for colleagues who would find these commitments, interests, and affiliations congenial and bring to the department strong research projects and pedagogical practices that will enrich and transform them.

PhD required by September 2015. Teaching load is normally 4 courses per year. Salaries competitive. Tenure is awarded for excellence in research, teaching and service.

To apply, please visit interfolio, and supply the following materials by October 31, 2014: 1) Cover letter 2) CV 3) Names of three references

Selected candidates will be invited to submit additional materials, including examples of scholarly work, letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio. We plan to interview at the MLA in Vancouver in January.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26314

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): very nice rejection email indicating they've completed first round of review 11/24

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

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University of Pittsburgh (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Composition (spec. in Digital Research and Pedagogy - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Pending budgetary approval, the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our program in Composition, Literacy, Pedagogy, and Rhetoric with a specialty in specialty in digital research and pedagogy, to begin August 2015.

Interest in digital research and pedagogy has attracted some of our strongest doctoral students in composition and our best MFA students in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. We are particularly interested in combining digital work with pedagogy, literacy, theory, creative making, or cultural criticism.

Our program Composition, Literacy, Pedagogy, Rhetoric seeks a colleague who can teach a range of courses in the graduate and undergraduate curriculum and join a core faculty with a distinguished record of work in composition and pedagogy (with interests in the history and theory of literacy and instruction, rhetoric and poetics, digital media, and the relationship of reading to writing). Our program has cultivated interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the field of composition with a strong commitment to its integration into English Studies. We will be looking for colleagues who would find these commitments, interests, and affiliations congenial and bring to the department strong research projects and pedagogical practices that will enrich and transform them.

PhD required by September 2015. Teaching load is normally 4 courses per year. Salaries competitive. Tenure is awarded for excellence in research, teaching and service.

To apply, please visit interfolio, and supply the following materials by October 31, 2014. 1) Cover letter 2) CV 3) Names of three references

Selected candidates will be invited to submit additional materials, including examples of scholarly work, letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio. We plan to interview at the MLA in Vancouver in January.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26315

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/24

Rejection (no interview): 11/24

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): at MLA: scheduled 12/22 for Thurs 1/9 -Fri 1/10

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

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University of Pittsburgh (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Composition (Open Sub-Specialty) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Pending budgetary approval, the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our program in Composition, Literacy, Pedagogy, and Rhetoric with an open sub-specialty, to begin August 2015.

Open to candidates across the range of these specialties, we have a special interest in candidates who would contribute to our strong undergraduate certificate program in Professional and Public Writing.

We seek a colleague who can teach a range of courses in the graduate and undergraduate curriculum and join a core faculty with a distinguished record of work in composition and pedagogy (with interests in the history and theory of literacy and instruction, rhetoric and poetics, digital media, and the relationship of reading to writing). Our program has cultivated interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the field of composition with a strong commitment to its integration into English Studies. We will be looking for colleagues who would find these commitments, interests, and affiliations congenial and bring to the department strong research projects and pedagogical practices that will enrich and transform them.

PhD required by September 2015. Teaching load is normally 4 courses per year. Salaries competitive. Tenure is awarded for excellence in research, teaching and service.

To apply, please visit interfolio, and supply the following materials by October 31, 2014. 1) Cover letter 2) CV 3) Names of three references

Selected candidates will be invited to submit additional materials, including examples of scholarly work, letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio. We plan to interview at the MLA in Vancouver in January.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26316

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received: 11/4

Request for additional materials: 11/24x3

Rejection (no interview):11/24 rejection by email x 3

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):12/22 (MLA)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):1/23

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Rejection (after campus interview):

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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (PA) - Asst. Professor, English (Composition & Rhetoric) - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

English Composition & Rhetoric, Coordinator of Composition Program, (Assistant Professor, tenure-stream), beginning Fall 2015. Requirements: PhD in composition and rhetoric, college teaching experience, training and experience in writing program management, and evidence of scholarly potential. Develop and coordinate the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's freshman writing program. Secondary area in American literature preferred, and the potential exists to teach other courses in the English and creative writing programs.

Submit letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (a statement of experience working with students of diverse backgrounds is encouraged) and names and contact information for three references to Gary Tessmer (submissions accepted at smr2@pitt.edu), Search Committee Chair, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701.

Review of completed applications will begin November 10, 2014, and continue until position is filled. Pitt-Bradford is a beautiful, friendly campus with an emphasis on teaching. While faculty have the advantage of the expansive resources and research opportunities available through the University of Pittsburgh system, they also enjoy one-on-one contact with their students in a secure, personalized environment. Individuals representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 11/10/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: X1 12/11/14

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Phone (to be scheduled)

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University of Scranton (PA) - Faculty Specialist in Composition and Rhetoric  [Non-TT]

The Department of English & Theatre at The University of Scranton invites applications for a Faculty Specialist in Composition and Rhetoric, to begin Fall 2015. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable position. Teaching responsibilities (4-4 load) primarily entail teaching first-year writing courses with potential for teaching other writing courses as determined by the candidate’s areas of specialization and the needs of the department. Additional responsibilities include committee work and assisting the Director of First-Year Writing.

Minimum credentials include a Master’s degree in Rhetoric & Composition, English, or a similar field and experience teaching first-year writing. Areas of specialization are open, but candidates with experience in developmental writing, ESOL, or grant writing are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should be prepared to attach or send: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) two letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested throughout the hiring process.

The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. A full statement of our mission may be found at http://www.scranton.edu/mission. The University of Scranton is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer/Educator. Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27429

MLA JIL 10/24/14

Deadline: Nov. 15

Acknowledgment received:

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University of South Alabama (AL) - Open Rank Director of Composition - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The University of South Alabama English Department invites applications for a 9 month tenure-track open-rank faculty position to serve as the Director of Composition, starting August 15, 2015. Required: PhD in English with an emphasis in rhetoric/composition; experience in writing program administration. Please see our departmental website for more information about this position: http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/english/ Please send hard copies (no email copies) of vita, cover letter, official transcripts, and three original letters of recommendation to Dr. Nicole Amare, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, 5991 University Drive N., Room 240, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/24 (Skype)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/12 (interview early january)

Rejection (after campus interview):

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University of South Florida (FL) - Asst. Professor of Rhetoric/Composition (Science and Technology Studies) - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Duties:  Assistant Professor.  Rhetoric and Composition: Science and Technology Studies with preferred specializations in medical rhetoric, research methods, and/or grant writing.  Tenure-line.  Teaching will include a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. 2/2 teaching assignment.  Salary and benefits competitive.  9 month appointment per year; summer employment possible.

Minimum Qualifications:  Ph.D. in English or related field required; ABD applicants will be considered but must have the degree conferred by August 7, 2015.  Candidates must have a strong teaching record and outstanding publication potential.  

Deadline: 11/3/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/1/14 (Skype) X2

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University of Tampa (FL) - TT Assistant Professor of English (FYW/Academic Writing) - OFFER ACCEPTED

The Department of English and Writing, in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa is please to invite applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of English in First-Year Writing/Academic Writing to begin August 2015.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated teacher with a demonstrable commitment to First Year Writing (FYW), Academic Writing (AWR) and composition pedagogy.  The teaching load will be 12 credit hours, three FYW or AWR courses per semester (FYW 100, 110, 111, 101, or AWR 201).  In addition to teaching duties, successful candidates will contribute to the FYW/AWR program by assisting with curricular initiatives, taking part in committee work, mentoring, and developing collegial exchanges with peers.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in English, Composition or related field; college or university level experience in teaching First-Year Writing/Academic Writing; and demonstrated scholarly/professional research agenda in the field of composition.  Candidates with credentials and/or experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:  developmental writing and writing program administration.
For details and to apply go to: [http:// https://jobs.ut.edu https://jobs.ut.edu]
Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter detailing teaching experience, a current curriculum vita, a scholarly writing sample, a statement about scholarship interests, a one-page philosophy for FYW/AWR and a copy of their graduate transcript.  
In addition, applicants will be requested to provide three (3) letters of reference which address the candidate’s teaching experience and scholarship.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  The University of Tampa is an EOE/AA employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origins, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria.  The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Deadline: 11/1/2014

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University of Texas at Arlington (TX) - Assistant Professor in Technical/Professional Writing and Digital Humanities--VIDEO INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department of the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, with a specialization in technical/professional writing and digital humanities, to start the Fall semester of AY 2015-16. The successful applicant will have a PhD in Technical/Professional Communication or a closely allied field—such as English, Rhetoric, or Composition—and will be an active researcher who can contribute to our vibrant graduate and undergraduate programs by teaching traditional and online courses in the required areas of expertise. A secondary research interest in one or more of the following areas is preferred: computers and writing, digital/social media, empirical research methods utilizing big data, literacy studies, literary studies, rhetoric of science, scientific communication, service learning, writing across the curriculum (WAC), writing assessment, writing in the disciplines (WID), and writing program theory and administration. The position also entails service to the Department and University, such as mentoring graduate students or serving on committees. Salary, benefits, and privileges are competitive with other public research universities.

To apply, send via email attachment a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation, preferably in PDF, to Professor Kevin Porter, Chair, Technical Writing and Digital Humanities Search Committee (kporter1@uta.edu). All application materials must be received by 15 December 2014 to ensure consideration.

A Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive university, UT Arlington has an ethnically diverse campus with African-American, Hispanic, Asian, International, and Native American students accounting for approximately 52 percent of the student population. The English Department is one of the largest units within the College of Liberal Arts with more than 300 undergraduates as well as MA and doctoral programs. The 12 departments which comprise the College of Liberal Arts offer 18 bachelor, 14 master, and 4 doctoral degrees in the broad areas of arts, humanities, languages and linguistics, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts supports interdisciplinary teaching and research within its 12 departments and across the university through such centers and programs as the Center for Mexican-American Studies, the Womens and Gender Studies program, the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, and the new Center for African American Studies.

The areas educational and research activity is supported by many private and public universities, health science centers, and community colleges. Residents in the Metroplex are able to take advantage of a wealth of cultural, recreational, and professional sporting events.

Please visit our website at http://www.uta.edu/english/ to learn about our faculty and course offerings.

UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 15

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University of Texas - El Paso (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of English Education - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The University of at El Paso (UTEP) Department of English seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Education, beginning September 1, 2015. Primary responsibilities will be in undergraduate English Education and in the Master of Arts in Teaching in English. Desired specialties include one or more of the following: sociocultural pedagogies, English Language Learners, K-12 composition methods, multimodal literacy, literacy education and assessment, children’s literature, young adult literature, and English Education research methodology. The successful applicant will be joining an English Education program that serves elementary education students, secondary education majors, and graduate students in a flourishing M.A.T. program. English Education is housed in a collegial and supportive department that also has programs in Literature and Rhetoric & Writing Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in English Education or closely related field in hand is required by September 1, 2015. This position also requires a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, an active research agenda, and a strong commitment to the success of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Experience teaching elementary or secondary education is strongly desired.

ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO: Washington Monthly magazine has ranked UTEP among the Top 10 U.S. research universities, and for the third consecutive year, #1 nationally for fostering student social mobility. The only national research university with a Mexican-American majority student body, the University is third among all U.S. colleges and universities in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics. The University enrolls 23,000 students and employs more than 3,000 faculty and staff. El Paso, Texas, located on the U.S.-Mexico border and adjacent to the State of New Mexico, is the 19th largest and the safest big city in the country. The U.S.-Mexico borderlands, including El Paso and Juárez, Mexico, has a total population of nearly three million people.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit electronically a letter of interest, CV, transcript, a writing sample of approximately 20 pages and three current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Kate Mangelsdorf, Director of English Education, at englished@utep.edu.

Deadline: Immediately (posted 09/30/14)

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University of Texas at San Antonio (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric and Composition) - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Composition, beginning in August 2015. Required qualifications: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or English (with a dissertation or publications in Rhetoric and Composition) by August 2015. Preferred qualifications: 1) Areas of expertise might include one or more of the following: medical/scientific rhetoric, digital/new media, technical/grant writing. 2) Ability to contribute to multiple degree programs, including a PhD program that offers opportunities for advanced study and research in Rhetoric and Composition.

Standard teaching load is 2/2 with the expectation of strong ongoing research productivity and teaching excellence. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application materials must include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, a 20-25 page writing sample, graduate transcripts, and a teaching portfolio. All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked by November 3, 2014. Electronic applications not accepted. Send materials to: Rhetoric and Composition Search Committee, Department of English, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-1644. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be qualified and eligible to work in the United States by time of hire.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26177

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received: 10/24

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): Email (12/9); (12/19)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): MLA interview scheduled, 12/15

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University of Utah - TT. Asst. Professor, Digital Rhetorics - CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric Studies at the University of Utah invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Digital Rhetorics. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach courses in Writing and Rhetoric Studies, including courses in Digital Rhetorics (theory and practice), History and Theory of Rhetoric, and Composition Theory. We seek a candidate with a promising and well-articulated research program, curricular versatility in undergraduate writing, and the ability to contribute to our graduate program. Teaching load is 2/2.

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric Studies is responsible for undergraduate writing instruction, cross-curricular writing initiatives, the University Writing Center, a growing Writing and Rhetoric Studies Major and Minor, and a robust Ph.D. program in Rhetoric and Composition shared with three departments. Its faculty members have the following research interests: pedagogy, cultural studies, critical discourse analysis, literacy studies, history of rhetoric, composition theory, second language/multilingual composition, Indigenous rhetorics, and writing in the disciplines and professions. The Department of Writing and Rhetoric Studies website is located at http://humanities.utah.edu/writing/.

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Deadline: 11/10/2014

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Google Hangout, 12/3

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  • [CAMPUS VISITS posted in header on 1/21]

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University of Waterloo (Canada) - TT Assistant Professor of Writing Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English Language and Literature, in the Faculty of Arts, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Writing Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are looking for a colleague in the field of composition theory and pedagogy with specific expertise in technical and professional communication. Additional expertise in world Englishes, intercultural communication, scientific writing, or multimodal rhetoric would be an asset. Applicants for this position should have a record of strong research achievement commensurate with their experience and a strong teaching record; a proven history of securing external research funding will be considered an asset. Our multi-disciplinary department offers undergraduate programs in Literature, Literature and Rhetoric, and Rhetoric and Professional Writing, and undergraduate specializations in Global Literatures and in Digital Media Studies. We offer MA programs in Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Communication Design, and Experimental Digital Media, and a unique PhD program which integrates literary studies with fields of media theory and design, composition, rhetoric, and discourse and text analysis. Since the Department enjoys an integrated research culture, competence in an additional research and teaching area, such as critical theory, semiotics, linguistics, digital humanities, or a field of literary study, is also welcome. The successful candidate will be offered a wide range of teaching, from first-year undergraduate courses through graduate teaching and the supervision of doctoral students. The current teaching load is 2 + 2, which normally includes one graduate course.

An appointment date of 1 July 2015 is preferred. Consideration of applications will begin on 14 November 2014 and continue until the position is filled. The salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $75,000 to $100,000. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Application materials should be submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/26920. Please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample and/or link to an e-portfolio, and arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded (addressed to Dr. Fraser Easton, Chair, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Waterloo). More information about the Department is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/english/ Further enquiries can be directed to the Department Chair, Fraser Easton, at 519-888-4567, ext. 33359 (englishchair@uwaterloo.ca).

MLA JIL (10/3/2014)

Deadline: 11/14/2014

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University of West Florida - Three Full-Time Instructor Positions - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida invites applications for a full-time instructor position (110030) with an emphasis in technical and public writing to begin August, 2015. Candidates should have an MA in English from an accredited institution and experience teaching college-level composition. A secondary specialty in one or more of the following is required: public writing, technical communication, grant writing, digital rhetoric, and multimodality. In addition to first-year composition courses, the candidate will help develop and teach classes in a newly designed Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing Certificate Program. The teaching load is 4/4

The Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida seeks two full-time composition instructors (position 121900 & 121910) to begin August, 2015. Candidates should have an MA in English from an accredited institution and experience teaching college-level composition. Duties include teaching first-year composition courses, mentoring graduate teaching assistants, and serving on departmental committees. Teaching load is 4/4.

Apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu.  Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy and selected syllabi.  If you have questions, please contact Professor Jonathan Fink, Search Committee Chair, at jfink@uwf.edu. The University of West Florida, located in Pensacola, is a public university serving over 14,000 students.

Deadline: 12/15/2014

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, Digital Literacies - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member in Rhetoric and Composition at the rank of Assistant Professor with a focus on digital literacies to begin August 24, 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition or related field.  Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by August 24, 2015.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching writing at the college level, in addition to evidence of strong scholarship or scholarly potential.  

Other strong assets include evidence of:

  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching first-year writing;
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
  • Additional areas of scholarly or teaching interests in cultural rhetorics; 
  • Experience with WAC/WID;
  • Experience with writing assessment;
  • Experience with ESL/ELL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful candidate will teach in the first-year writing program, the Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing, and assist the Director of Composition with program/faculty development related to digital literacies. The successful candidate will also teach other courses as appropriate for his/her areas of expertise, including courses in the Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture major. The typical semester load is three courses, equivalent to 11-12 credits. All department members teach in the Blugold Seminar, participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising, and engage in service in the department, college, university, and community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Information about the position is available on the Employment Information page. Applications are submitted electronically via UWEC Careers. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Instructions are available via the Apply Online FAQs link. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are received and all required fields are completed.  

Please submit the following in PDF format:

  • letter of application,
  • curriculum vita, 
  • graduate school transcripts (official or unofficial), 
  • writing sample (15-25 pages),
  • three letters of recommendation that you arrange to have sent via email to Ms. Vickie Schafer (lazarvr@uwec.edu).  

If you have application questions, please email Dr. Erica Benson, Interim Chair of English (bensonej@uwec.edu). 

To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received by Friday, October 31, 2014. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Under Wisconsin law, applicants’ names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing, and names of all finalists must be released. A criminal background check is required prior to employment.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity. 

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Deadline: Oct. 17 Oct. 31

Acknowledgment received:

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Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/25, Skype x2

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - TT Asst. Professor, Professional Writing - OFFER ACCEPTED

The English Department at The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Rhetoric & Writing with a concentration in professional writing, beginning August 31, 2015. The position is a full-time, academic-year appointment in a department with a rapidly growing professional writing minor and a thriving international dual-degree Rhetoric & Writing partnership. Our new colleague will teach upper-level courses in business, technical, and professional writing, as well as first-year writing and courses in the Rhetoric & Writing major. Strong candidates will demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness, strong oral and written communication skills, potential for curriculum development, evidence of/potential for scholarship, and commitment to professional service. Preferred secondary specialties may include global studies approaches to rhetoric and writing; research or teaching experience in rhetorics of race; experience or research in ESL studies and/or pedagogy; experience or research in grant writing; and/or multicultural, international, disability, and diversity perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development. Expertise in research methods is also desirable. We seek a colleague who shares the department's commitment to curricular diversity and who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar and effective mentor for students with varied backgrounds and career goals. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a high-ranking comprehensive university specializing in teaching (teaching load is 4/4). Candidates must have a PhD in Rhetoric & Writing or a related field, with a strong emphasis in professional writing, conferred by August 31, 2015.

Note: A complete application includes letter of application, c.v., graduate unofficial transcript(s), and three letters of reference uploaded confidentially by your reference provider. First review of applications will begin November 20th, 2014. You are encouraged to apply by that date in order to ensure full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted via phone, Skype, or Google Hangout.

Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 20 (review begins)

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Offer accepted: 12/29/2015

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (WI) - TT Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of English - OFFER ACCEPTED

The English Department at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks an active Rhetoric and Composition scholar who can contribute to our undergraduate, MA, and PhD programs and eventually administer our undergraduate writing program, which was awarded the CCCC Writing Program Certificate of Excellence in 2014. Regular teaching assignment is two courses per semester; WPAs teach one course per semester. Competitive salary and benefits. Initial interviews via phone or Skype.

Required qualifications: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related field; a significant record of scholarly publication in Rhetoric and Composition; experience teaching undergraduate and graduate Rhetoric and Composition courses; demonstrated administrative experience. Applicants at the Assistant level must have completed at least three years at the tenure-track level by the end of spring 2015.

Preferred qualifications: experience administering an undergraduate writing program; experience preparing new writing teachers; active research agenda; an ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels across some combination of the following areas: WPA, composition studies, writing pedagogy, cultural rhetorics, rhetorical studies, feminist rhetorics, queer rhetorics, digital rhetorics.

Please provide a letter of application, vita, two writing samples representing a range of scholarly interests. In applying, you must also submit names and email addresses for three to four references. Those references will be contacted via email after you submit your application; each must then upload a confidential letter of reference. Please note that the reference letters must be received by the review date for the application to be considered.

Applications must made be at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/20268. Review of applications will begin November 3, 2014; applications received after November 2, 2014 may not receive consideration.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27107

MLA JIL 10/10/14

Deadline: 11/2/2014

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (WI) - TT Assistant Professor of Professional Writing and Digital Humanities - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of professional writing and digital humanities. Candidates will have a PhD in English or Professional Writing, an established scholarly agenda in professional writing and digital humanities, and expertise and interest in using digital media in writing classes that integrate technology and pedagogy in innovative ways. Experience in writing for general or non-academic audiences strongly desirable. Primary duties will include developing and teaching upper- and graduate-level offerings in professional writing and publishing and serving as director of Advanced Writing—a position that includes administrative responsibilities related to course design, program management, and assessment of an advanced writing course that serves as the capstone for the campuss innovative University Studies Program. The annual teaching load is twenty-four credits, with six credits reassigned to research for active scholars, and additional credits reassigned for directing the Advanced Writing program. Starting date: September 1, 2015. Information about the department can be found at http://www.uwosh.edu/english, and information about the Advanced Writing program can be found at http://www.uwosh.edu/usp/connect. Employment requires criminal background check. AA/EOE.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three current letters of recommendation, and official graduate transcripts to Dr. Roberta S. Maguire, Department of English, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901.

Deadline: November 7, 2014. 

Acknowledgment received:

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Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/24 MLA

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University of Wisconsin-Stout (WI) - TT Assistant Professor - Professional Communication, Digital Journalism/Humanities/Rhetorics

The department of English and Philosophy, part of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, seeks candidates for a full-time tenure track assistant professor who will teach courses in Digital Journalism, Digital Humanities, and Digital Rhetorics. For a more detailed description of the position, please see our website: http://www.uwstout.edu/english.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: PhD or ABD, to be completed before August 2015 in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Professional Communication, Digital Humanities, or related discipline Pragmatic, career focused approach to instruction

Preferred: Familiarity with data visualization, big data analytics, geospatial mapping, coding, digital storytelling techniques, and/or a range of emerging technologies to produce creative or critical projects is highly desirable Professional experience as a practitioner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively valued RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent with our mission as a teaching institution, the standard teaching load is 4/4. In addition to teaching courses in the B.S. in Professional Communication and Emerging Media and the M.S. in Technical and Professional Communication programs, candidates should be willing to teach first-year composition. Course assignments will vary depending on curricular and student needs. Though excellence in teaching is primary, department/university service, student advising, and a research agenda (including interest in seeking outside funding) are expected. As a laptop campus, Stout provides all undergraduates with the technological tools to pursue complex research projects in and out of the classroom, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a pedagogical approach that exploits this environment fully.

You can apply for this position online at https://www.uwstout.edu/jobs/index.cfm

Chronicle

Deadline: November 16, 2014.

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (WI) - TT Assistant Professor of Digital Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Responsibilities: The Department of Languages and Literatures seeks a specialist in digital rhetoric and writing to teach upper-level courses and shape curricular development in its flourishing Professional Writing and Publishing program. Experience in publication design and production and/or expertise in visual literacy is a plus. Candidates must have experience with and be able to work with a diverse population.

University: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors, 13 master's degree programs, and one specialist degree program. It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System.

Community: Whitewater, a city with a population of over 14,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest. The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area. Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. with specialization in digital rhetoric and writing or closely related field by date of appointment. Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Application: A complete application package must include:

  • a letter of application
  • vita including all relevant professional experience
  • all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial application)
  • three (3) letters of recommendation
  • writing sample

Only complete applications will be considered. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Please e-mail all materials as attachments to Mary Orval (orvalm@uww.edu). They may be addressed to:

Dr. Janine Tobeck

Department of Languages and Literatures

University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
800 West Main Street

Whitewater, WI 53190-1790

Review: Applications received by 12:00 pm on Monday, November 10 are ensured consideration; the position is considered open until otherwise noted.

Deadline: 11/10/2014

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/8, MLA x2

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/12

Rejection (after campus interview):

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, Writing Specialist 

Position: Faculty-Tenure Track, Writing Specialist in Department of Languages and Literatures

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Literary Studies OR Rhetoric/Composition. Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Teaching experience and expertise is required in three out of the following four categories: Developmental English, First Year English (a two-semester sequence that combines both literature and writing instruction), Advanced Composition, or English as a Second Language. We are particularly interested in candidates with an expertise in composition pedagogy, intentional programmatic assessment, and Writing Across the Curriculum.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities: Primary responsibility will be to teach in the sequence of First-Year English with additional opportunities for teaching Advanced Composition and English for International Students. Teaching load will consist of 4 courses in fall and 4 courses in spring. Successful candidates must have experience with and be able to effectively teach a diverse population. Faculty at UWW maintain a research agenda and engage in university, public, and professional service.

University: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors, 13 master's degree programs, and one specialist degree program. It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System.

Community: Whitewater, a city with a population of over 14,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest. The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area. Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago.

Application: A complete application package must include: a letter of application; vita including all relevant professional experience; 1 page philosophy of teaching that specifically addresses the candidates approach to teaching literature and writing; all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial application); three (3) letters of recommendation

Online applications are preferred and may be sent to Mary Orval, Academic Department Associate, Department of Languages and Literatures at: orvalm@uww.edu.

Other applications may be sent to Dr. Trudi Witonsky, Search Committee Chair, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Department of Languages and Literatures, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190.

Only complete applications will be considered. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Applications received by December 15, 2014 are ensured consideration; the position is considered open until otherwise noted.

Chronicle

Deadline: Dec. 15

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

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University of Wyoming (WY) - Associate or Full Professor of Rhetoric and Composition / Writing Programs Administrator -- CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English department at the University of Wyoming seeks an Associate of Full Professor of Rhetoric and Composition to serve as Writing Programs Administrator. Review of applications will begin on November 24. For further details of this position and application instructions, please visit: http://www.uwyo.edu/english/_files/docs/wpa%20job%20ad%20english.pdf The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see http://www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27340

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline: Nov. 24

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): Skype 1/9/15

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:1/26

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Utah State University (UT) - TT Asst. Professor, Technical and Professional Communication - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The English Department at Utah State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Technical and Professional Communication (TPC). We seek to hire at the assistant or advanced assistant professor rank. Preferred areas of research specialization in TPC include social justice/civic engagement, diversity, posthuman and materialist rhetorics, or intercultural communication. The position is available August 2015 at a competitive salary.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will maintain an active research agenda and publication record; participate in university and scholarly service; and contribute to the English BA emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing, the online Master of Technical Communication, and the PhD program in Theory and Practice of Professional Communication. For further information about these programs, see english.usu.edu. We seek applicants who can also work in an interdisciplinary fashion with colleagues in other areas of the department. The teaching load is research supportive. Candidates should be prepared to teach both traditional and online graduate and undergraduate courses on topics such as user experience (UX), information architecture, editing, and publications management.

Utah State University is a Carnegie Research University (High Research Activity) of 22,000 students, located in Logan, Utah. Visit www.usu.edu/greats/ for details. Women, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. Utah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

  • A doctorate in technical communication or related field (e.g., rhetoric, human computer interaction, English)
  • Demonstrated research agenda in TPC
  • Record of successful teaching
  • Willingness to teach online and to work with graduate students
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Background check

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Along with the online application, please attach:

  • A letter of application
  • A current vita
  • The names and email addresses of three references (Your references will be sent an email from USU, asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf)

It is recommended that all the required documents are ready to attach before you click on the 'apply for' link.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60774

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins 10/26/14

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/20 Phone

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Anyone get invited to campus yet?

Utah Valley University (UT) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric and Composition

Utah Valley University's Department of English and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Composition to begin August 2015.

A successful candidate for the position will teach first-year composition, advanced academic writing, rhetorical theory, and other courses in their area of specialty. Standard teaching load is 4/4 with opportunities for reassigned time for WPA or other administrative work and scholarly projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Distance Education pedagogy and online course development. Experience with teaching distance courses, scholarship in Distance Education, and/or an active research agenda in this area is also preferred. We seek a colleague who expects to serve on our Distance Education committee, collaborate on strengthening the department's Distance Education offerings, and teach at least one section per semester of our online First-Year writing courses. Preferred secondary interests include, but are not limited to, Writing Program Administration, multimodal composing, new media studies, public rhetorics, and/or cross-cultural rhetorics. A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field is required at time of appointment.

Located forty miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah Valley University is a growing regional state university of approximately 30,000 students that offers a superior undergraduate experience through teaching, research, and engagement. The university offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Screening of applications begins November 21st and continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews with selected candidates will be conducted via Skype. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (that contains a section on philosophy of technology mediated pedagogy), and three letters of recommendation online at www.uvu.jobs .

Please call 801-863-8207 if you need assistance with the application. If you have questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Pepper, at 801-863-5404 or mark.pepper@uvu.edu.

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: review begins Nov. 21

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 1/2 email 

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Virginia Military Institute (VA) - TT Assistant Professor of English (3 Positions) - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Openings for three tenure-track assistant professors of English with professional interest and expertise in Rhetoric and Composition, beginning August 2015, to teach three courses per semester, including freshman and upper-level courses in an English major with a central focus on rhetoric.

Review of applications will begin October 10 and continue until the position has been filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported undergraduate military college of engineering, the sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. Military experience is not required for faculty.   

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. by August 2015. Those with substantial training and professional activity in one or more of these areas are particularly encouraged to apply: classical rhetoric, creative writing (fiction), and oral communication.  

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must both fill out an on-line application and submit required supporting materials (a letter of application, résumé, transcript, and three letters of recommendation) either by e-mail to RCSearch15@vmi.edu or by mail to Dr. Emily Miller, Head, Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450.   

INDEED.COM

Deadline: Oct. 10 (review begins)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/1 (Skype) [posted 11/22], 12/2 (Skype)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: For December 11-12

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • NOTE: A very similar search was conducted last year; see Rhetoric/Composition 2014
  • A large number of faculty in this department left suddenly two years ago.

Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA) - Associate Professor - Composition and Rhetoric - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA, is seeking a full-time Composition and Rhetoric specialist whose primary responsibilities will be to teach and oversee the first-year writing program in the General Education curriculum. This individual, working under the direction of the HSS Dept. Chair, will help to ensure consistency of standards of critical reading and writing across the English and HSS curricula; the successful applicant will also work in close partnership with The Learning Center (TLC) to build support structures that will improve communication and writing skills across all majors, and will provide the HSS department the flexibility for consistency of "writing across the curriculum."

Basic Function: In addition to teaching English, under the direction of the HSS Department Chair, the successful applicant will share responsibility for overseeing and coordinating writing instructors, both part and full time, and for the assessment of the first-year English program and pedagogy.

Requirements: Ph.D. (Ed.D. considered)

Representative Duties: · Performs teaching duties as assigned to include teaching responsibilities of English courses. · Assists in ongoing assessment of student writing needs; assesses program learning outcomes for continuous improvement of instruction. · Collaborates with Dept. Chair and English instructors in planning and implementing first-year English policies, procedures, and programs. · Assists The Learning Center with the development of writing tutors; conducts training for writing tutors; mentors writing tutors in developing teaching strategies, including practices for multilingual, non-traditional, first generation, and students with disabilities; assesses learning needs of writing instructors/tutors; facilitates a learning community among English instructors and TLC tutors. · Assists the Dept. Chair with recruiting and coordinating English I and II instructors. · Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

Online App. Form: http://jobs.wit.edu/postings/1556

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/24/14: Phone

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 1/29

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Wesleyan College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of English (pref. Rhetoric and Composition) - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

Tenure-track position in English at Assistant Professor level, beginning summer 2015. Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition preferred; Ph.D. in English or M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition considered. Degree must be completed by August 2015. The ideal candidate will have significant teaching experience in composition and be prepared to teach all levels of composition and an occasional literature class. Experience in ESOL desirable. Normal teaching load is seven courses per academic year. Position requires teaching in day and evening programs, and additional summer teaching is expected. The successful candidate will be expected to teach effectively, pursue research, advise students, and serve on committees. Interviews via Skype. Send letter of interest, vitae, transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to Dr. Regina Oost, Chair, English Program, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210-4462. EOE/AA.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27305

MLA JIL 10/17/14

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview): 12/16 (mail)

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): phone interview set for January 6 [posted 12/23]

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: for 2/5

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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West Virginia University (WV) - Open Field Endowed Chair of English

The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications and nominations for the endowed George and Julia Bates Welch Jackson, Mary M. Jackson and Julia Bates Jackson Nichols Chair of English. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching; area of specialization is open. The department is interested in senior or rapidly-rising mid-career scholars of national reputation who are capable of attracting graduate students, securing external funding, and developing synergies among existing programs. The teaching load is 1-1. The position entails significant leadership responsibilities and carries benefits commensurate with an endowed professorship at West Virginia University.

Applications from advanced associate professors are welcome. This appointment has a starting date of August 16, 2015. For possible interviews at MLA, initial review will begin November 3, 2014; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. WVU is an EBO/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and verterans. Applications should include a letter of interest and a c.v. Nominations and applications should be mailed to: James Harms, Chair, Jackson Search Committee, Department of English, PO Box 6296, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6296. Email applications consisting of a single PDF file can be sent to jharms@wvu.edu

Chronicle

Deadline: Nov. 3

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Western Oregon University (OR) - Assistant Professor of English Writing - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Western Oregon University’s Department of English, Writing, and Linguistics seeks to hire a full-time, 9 month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in writing. Standard course load is 3 classes/12 hours per quarter.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition/Writing Studies or related field; consideration also given to candidates with a Ph.D. in Digital Writing/Humanities or a closely related field who also hold a master’s degree in English or Composition. Ph.D. must be completed by the start of employment. Experience teaching first-year composition is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in digital rhetoric and professional writing.

Start Date: September 16, 2015

Contact Information: Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Curtis Yehnert, Search Committee Chair, at yehnerc@wou.edu.

For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or employment@wou.edu.

Application Process Required application materials: •    A WOU Faculty Application Form (available at http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp) •    Letter of interest •    Current curriculum vita •    Unofficial copy of transcripts for highest degree •    Names and contact information for three academic references

Submit Application Materials to: F1414 Asst. Prof. of English Writing, Western Oregon University, Human Resources Office, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361

-OR- E-mail as an attachment to employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144.

Western Oregon University (WOU) http://www.wou.edu is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The University serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. In 2014 Western Oregon University was ranked highest in the Pacific Northwest and 85th in the nation for economic value and employability of its graduates, by Educate to Career, Inc. The campus is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 6200 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enjoys the vibrant and close-knit intellectual community of a leading liberal arts college.

Western Oregon University is an EO/AA/Veteran/Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

https://apply.interfolio.com/27168

MLA JIL 10/10/14

Deadline:

Acknowledgment received: 10/28

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): 12/12 Skype

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Whitman College (WA) - TT Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Studies SEARCH CANCELED

Tenure-track position in Rhetoric Studies at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2015. Ph.D. required. We seek an individual who demonstrates excellence as an instructor and whose research interest and/or graduate training is in rhetoric and argumentation. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees from communication programs. The successful candidate will teach our advanced rhetorical criticism senior seminar, a classical rhetoric course, a public speaking course, and topics driven courses in Rhetoric as well as courses that contribute to the College’s general education requirements. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. As a whole, we seek a teacher-scholar to support our existing strengths in Rhetoric Studies and would particularly welcome applications from those working in critical/cultural studies, global rhetoric(s), public memory studies, visual rhetoric, or race, class, gender, or queer rhetoric(s). The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and complete sets of teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, applicants should explain how their pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click “Faculty” and “Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Studies”. For full consideration all materials should be submitted by September 15, 2014. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see http://www.whitman.edu and http://www.wallawalla.org.

Job Ad

Deadline: Sept. 15 NEW DEADLINE announced in Chronicle (09/14/14): "For full consideration all materials should be submitted by January 15, 2015."

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Wofford College (SC) - TT Assistant Professor of Digital Literacy and Instructional Technology - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Center for Innovation and Learning (CIL) and the English Department at Wofford College invite applications for a tenure-track position in Digital Literacy and Instructional Technology to begin in September of 2015. This position is a shared appointment between the CIL and the English Department.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition (earned by August of 2015) and expertise in using digital media in the classroom. The candidate will also be prepared to assist other faculty members across the college in the use and integration of technology. Candidates will teach two courses per semester in the English Department.

Preference will be given to candidates with secondary interests in Writing Center studies, digital humanities, and/or Writing Across the Curriculum. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Lisa P. Barnett, Assistant to the Office of the Provost at barnettlp@wofford.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be held via Skype. Please contact Dr. John D. Miles, Dean of the Center for Innovation and Learning, at milesjd@wofford.edu with any questions particular to this position.

A private, liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC with 1,600 students and 130 faculty members, Wofford was recently noted in the New York Times for its success in increasing the economic diversity of its student population. Wofford students benefit from a rigorous core curriculum augmented through interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs and a rich assortment of co-curricular opportunities. Wofford College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status=

CHE 10/28/14

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 12/13, Skype

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: 12/22

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

  • Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2015
  • Will the OP (or another) please provide more details onthe campus visit? During screening interviews, search chair indicated invites would not happen until after interium.

Xavier University (OH) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric and Composition) -- CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Xavier University, a Jesuit Catholic institution, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Rhetoric and Composition to fill a position beginning Fall 2015. The successful candidate will direct the first-year writing program and teach honors writing and upper-level writing courses. Experience in teaching Professional or Technical Writing as well as administrative experience is highly desirable. Candidates must have a PhD, but ABD will be considered.

Xavier University is the third largest independent institution in Ohio, the sixth oldest Catholic University in the nation, and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. US News and World Report ranked the University 18 years in a row among the top 10 Midwest colleges and universities.

To ensure consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, c.v., graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable at initial stage), 1-2 page teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation online at the link below by November 7, 2014. Initial interviews of selected candidates will be conducted via Skype in December 2014. Finalists will be brought to campus. Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women and minorities.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26174

MLA JIL 09/12/14

Deadline: Nov. 7

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/24 (Skype)

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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York College of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

York College of Pennsylvania seeks a tenure-track Rhetoric and Composition teacher/scholar to contribute to a thriving Professional Writing major, to help launch a new first-year written/oral/visual communication course, and to oversee 200-level, discipline-specific advanced written/oral/visual communication courses.

We seek a specialist in any of the following areas: composition pedagogy, new media, information management & design, WAC/WID, technical communication, assessment, or administration. The successful candidate will join a dynamic English & Humanities department and a collegial and nationally active community of writing faculty. She/he will work alongside the coordinators of the Professional Writing major and the First-Year Communication program to administer a set of 200-level communication courses in an innovative new General Education program. This important work will involve supporting writing faculty who are teaching such courses as Scientific & Technical Communication and Communication in Professional Cultures to students from various majors. In addition, she/he will consult with colleagues across departments as they teach their own major-specific written/visual/oral communication courses.

The successful applicant will shape the future and centrality of rhetoric and writing in the new General Education curriculum and teach in the 80-student strong Professional Writing major. Courses in the major include Visual Rhetoric, Digital Writing, Research Methods, Document Design, Rhetorical Theory, Experiential Learning, and Professional Editing.

PW majors may also choose between several new tracks: Teaching & Tutoring Writing, Technical Communication, Rhetoric, and Publication Management.

York College boasts an undergraduate writing fellows program. After taking the course Teaching and Tutoring of Writing, students work in their field as writing fellows and peer tutors in the Writing Center. Also, a new endowed chair position in writing studies has opened doors for an undergraduate research workshop that will prepare students for conducting capstone projects and participating at national conferences. Finally, our Center for Teaching & Learning offers faculty members broad support in their teaching and scholarship, including funds for innovative pedagogy, and the College will be piloting its Graham Innovation Scholars Program, which will feature opportunities for the development of cutting edge pedagogies based on design thinking.

For more information about the Professional Writing or first-year writing programs at York College, please contact Dr. Mike Zerbe, Professional Writing Coordinator, at mzerbe@ycp.edu. For more information about College-wide programs and innovations, please contact Dr. Dominic Delli Carpini, Dean of Academic Affairs and current CCCC Secretary, at dcarpini@ycp.edu.

Minimum credentials include a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition by the time of appointment, documented experience in and commitment to excellence in teaching and advising, a program of productive scholarly activity, and a commitment to campus service.

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Interested candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to employment@ycp.edu or through Interfolio. Applicants whose candidacy warrants further review will be contacted for additional materials.

Review of applications will begin October 17. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, for full consideration, applications should be received by October 25, 2014.

Chronicle

Deadline: Oct. 25

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials: 11/6/2014

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...): 11/18/2014, Skype 

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions - POST-MLA DEADLINES

Biola University (CA) - TT Position in English Department (Writing Center Director)

Tenure-track (9-month) appointment starting August 2015, with 50% released time to administrate Biola’s Writing Center and the university-wide Writing Competency Requirement. The successful candidate will teach writing and writing center pedagogy courses; hire and train writing consultants; oversee the center budget; manage day-to-day center operations; work with faculty to develop writing curricula; and liaise with departments regarding the university’s Core.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition, Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or related field by August 2015; strong verbal and written communication skills; robust understanding of writing center praxis; commitment to effective teaching; and evidence of ongoing scholarly activity in the field. Additional experience and interest in Writing in the Disciplines, faculty development, ELL-related teaching, digital pedagogy, assessment, outreach, or literary studies is advantageous.

The successful candidate will support Biola University’s commitment to excellence in teaching through the integration of Christian faith and learning and must demonstrate a commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

Biola is an evangelical Christian university in which faculty endorse the University Doctrinal Statement, adhere to the Standard of Conduct, and are committed to integration of faith and learning. Personal commitment to the Christian faith is required.

Terms of Contract: Tenure-track position beginning fall semester (August 2015). Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package included. This position is contingent upon funding.

Application Procedures: Please apply online by submitting a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a teaching/administrative portfolio, and contact information for three references (including email).

The university is committed to diversity and seeks faculty who can contribute to multicultural understandings.

Faculty applications will be sent to promising candidates. Position is open until filled. For more information on Biola, visit http://www.biola.edu

LINK to Apply: https://biola.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=176

Deadline: open until filled (posted Jan. 06)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype ...):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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California State University Dominguez Hills (CA) - Late Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of English - Rhetoric and Composition and WAC/WID Coordinator

The faculty of the Department of English at California State University Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for a tenure-track late Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Rhetoric and Composition and Coordinator of the campus’s Writing Across the Curriculum Program.

Mission: The department of English seeks to prepare students to think perceptively, write effectively, and think critically. We remain committed to the investigation of social issues as represented in the areas of literature, linguistics, and rhetoric and composition. We seek to develop and maintain a curriculum that celebrates diversity in literature and language and we remain committed to recruiting a diverse range of students and faculty. We maintain a strong Subject-Matter Preparation Program in English, support Liberal Studies' aim of preparing high-quality K-8 teachers, and give our graduate students appropriate background and training to prepare them for the teaching of literature, composition, and ESL.

A major goal of the CSUDH lower and upper division Composition Program is to teach students strategies they can use to compose clear, forceful, analytical prose. We strive to give the student confidence in utilizing modes or formats or strategies that will help her or him become an articulate communicator in a variety of writing opportunities. The program embraces the concept of writing to learn and is designed to give students opportunities to write effectively for different occasions, audiences, and purposes. We strive to hone those skills that will help our students think and write clearly and effectively about the complex issues they face daily.

For more information see: http://www4.csudh.edu/english/message/index

The Position: We seek a dynamic and visionary leader to coordinate CSUDH’s Writing Across the Curriculum Program and help faculty develop other writing-infused courses. The campus’s WAC / WID program currently comprises a two-course lower division composition sequence and one upper-division composition course as well as two required upper-division writing-intensive (WI) courses taken in the major. The WAC / WID program will house our existing writing center, which offers a range of support services for students and faculty. The successful candidate will work closely with the Composition Program Coordinator and supervise a full-time assistant coordinator in writing support as well as writing tutors and administrative staff.

The position carries assigned time as Coordinator of the WAC / WID program and related writing support activities with the expectation of teaching one (1) course a year in the Department of English. The WAC / WID Coordinator will hold a twelve (12) month tenure-track appointment in the Department of English and report to the Vice Provost for Student Academic Success. Appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and salary dependent upon qualifications and professional experience. The appointment will be effective Summer 2015.

The WAC Coordinator will: Coordinate the university's Writing Across the Curriculum program Oversee the Writing Intensive graduation requirement (students must complete two upper-division WI courses in the major) Collaborate with the Composition Program Coordinator to improve instruction and assessment in composition courses Work with faculty to build the university's WAC / WID program, including, but not limited to: developing courses and assessment tools and providing faculty development support for WAC / WID courses; Work with staff and faculty to enhance the university’s writing support services, including, but not limited to: tutor training; learning communities; workshop design; program and course assessment; instructional technologies Oversee the university's Writing Competency Committee Teach one course annually in the area of expertise, including the WAC / WID Program or Composition program

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will provide seasoned leadership and vision for the WAC / WID program; have experience training and supervising a writing support services staff; have strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration; have knowledge and experience implementing and assessing writing across the curriculum, writing in the disciplines, and writing support services; have a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship and demonstrated administrative experience, particularly in working effectively with faculty and administrators from various disciplinary backgrounds; and have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

Minimum: Applicants must hold a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or allied field with expertise in Writing Across the Curriculum and / or Writing in the Disciplines and experience with writing support services, tutor training and faculty development. Applicants must have teaching experience in multiple levels of university writing courses; a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship; evidence of commitment to WAC / WID scholarship and pedagogies; and experience performing committee and other service at the department, college, and university level and within the surrounding community.

Applicants must currently hold the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

Preferred: Applicants should have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration; knowledge and experience implementing and assessing writing across the curriculum, writing in the disciplines, and writing support services; and demonstrated experience working with faculty and administrators from various disciplinary backgrounds; and knowledge of instructional technologies (such as the e-portfolio). Applicants should have experience working with a diverse student population; familiarity with the educational needs of students who are multi-lingual, first-generation, and/ or from historically underrepresented groups.

How to Apply While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications, consisting of a current CV, cover letter and a list of 3 references will begin on January 15, 2015. Applications should be submitted online in a single uploaded document at the following link:

http://www.csudh.edu/employment/

Applicants should request references to submit original, signed reference letters directly to the following address: Dr. Helen Oesterheld, Associate Professor and Academic Affairs Administrative Fellow in Writing Support, Department of English, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, California 90747.

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Central Methodist University (MO) – TT Assistant Professor in Composition

Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Composition for August 2015.

Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Composition for August 2015. Candidates with a completed PhD in Rhetoric & Composition or Ph.D. in English with coursework in or experience teaching composition beyond first-year writing are encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position will be $38,000-$42,000.

Strong candidates will have a record of teaching success in undergraduate writing, and especially strong candidates may demonstrate experience with writing centers, writing tutoring, developmental writing, and/or writing assessment. Candidates must be committed to a career of excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring.

Responsibilities will include teaching a 4-4 load consisting of composition (first-year and advanced) as well as Introduction to Literature, as needed, and assisting with coordination and development of the Writing Program. Other duties include service on university and division committees as well as participation in development of curriculum, assessment, advising, and recruiting.

The preferred candidate will have teaching experience and be an enthusiastic educator focused on student success and learning.

Completed applications must include: • Application (http://www.centralmethodist.edu/hr/jobs.php) • Letter of interest • Curriculum vitae • Philosophy of Teaching • Names of three references with contact information • Unofficial transcript of graduate coursework

Review of applications will begin January 23, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Send all application materials to: Human Resources at HR@centralmethodist.edu or 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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College of The Bahamas - Assistant Professor, Rhetoric and Composition

Established in 1974, The College of The Bahamas is the national higher education institution of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. With an enrolment of 5000 students, the College offers master, bachelor and associate degrees.

Located on the island of Grand Bahama, the Northern Bahamas Campus serves the higher education needs of persons across the northern Bahamas; that is, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Abaco and the Berry Islands. The Campus has over 500 full-time and part-time students pursuing bachelor and associate degrees as well as college preparatory, up-grading and professional and personal development programmes.

The College is seeking faculty in the School of English Studies who have a strong commitment to undergraduate instruction; are able to teach composition and rhetoric as well as literature up to the bachelor degree level; and are knowledgeable of current trends in pedagogy.

Duties include: Teaching college composition up to the bachelor degree level; Participating in curriculum review, revision and design; Developing and participating in departmental projects; Contributing to the development of teaching materials; Engaging in research with the potential for scholarly publication; Serving on departmental, School and college-wide committees. Qualifications: An earned PhD in English in Composition and Rhetoric from an accredited institution; Excellent tertiary-level teaching experience; Evidence of scholarly research and publications.

Applicants should send the following: A completed College of The Bahamas Application for Employment Form (http://www.cob.edu.bs/hrprofile); A letter of interest (highlighting work experience and accomplishments relevant to the position); An up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume; Teaching philosophy statement; Evidence of excellence in teaching; Evidence of research and scholarship; Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts needed for employment); and At least three confidential, professional references.

Applications will NOT be considered without the complete package.

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Concordia University Chicago (IL) - TT Asst. Professor - Rhetoric/Composition/ESL

Concordia University Chicago seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of English, beginning in the Fall of 2015. The department seeks candidates with a terminal degree in Rhetoric and Composition, proficiency in ESL writing pedagogies, and experience teaching multilingual writers.

Responsibilities will include teaching primarily first-year composition courses, both to traditional students and to a growing population of international students. Teaching load is 4-4, with an expectation of student advising, service to the university, and ongoing scholarship.

Candidates should be committed to undergraduate teaching in the environment of a Christian university. Preference will go to applicants with teaching experience and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, but candidates who have not yet completed a terminal degree may also be considered, especially if they have significant experience teaching international students.

Deadline for applications is February 6, 2015.

Interested individuals should apply through our website at: www.cuchicago.edu/employment Please include a cover letter, current c.v., three letters of reference, and post-secondary academic transcripts

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

About Concordia University Chicago: Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and in 2013 was named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at http://CUChicago.edu

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Dakota State University (SD) - TT Composition and Rhetoric / Professional and Technical Communication Faculty - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric / Professional and Technical Communication. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition, Rhetoric, English, or Technical/Professional Writing; ABD considered. We seek an exceptional colleague with background in teaching all undergraduate levels of composition and rhetoric. The successful candidate will be able to make substantial contributions to our Professional and Technical Communication degree program and basic, first-year, and writing intensive courses, and should be able to show a dedication to on-going professional development and a firm commitment to scholarship and service. A background in student advisement, course and program development, committee work and other service to the university and community are preferred. A variety of these courses at DSU are offered face-to-face and online. Demonstrated experience using innovative teaching strategies and teaching with technology is desired. Secondary areas of expertise may include: document design, grant writing, text markup, and information architecture using related software programs.

Dakota State University is South Dakota's computer technology and education institution that utilizes technology in appropriate ways across over 40 majors. The successful candidate will join a team of English faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences who have a strong reputation for collaboration, effective teaching and advising. For more information about Dakota State University, see the DSU website at http://www.dsu.edu.

DSU is accredited through the AQIP process of Higher Learning Commission and, to support its institutional accreditation, the university emphasizes continuous quality improvement in its institutional decision-making process. The College of Arts and Science offers majors in Professional and Technical Communication, English for New Media, and English Education. DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota, 50 miles northwest of Sioux Falls in the southern lakes region of the state. Madison offers a healthy community, excellent schools and abundant recreational activities.

DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The employment site will allow the attachment of a cover letter, curriculum vita, a list of at least three references (including email addresses and telephone numbers), a statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts for all degrees. For questions concerning the position, contact Susan Langner at Susan.Langner@dsu.edu. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

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Florida International University (FL) - Full-Time Instructor, Writing and Rhetoric Program (Non-TT - Multiple Positions)

Florida International University invites applications for multiple non tenure-track positions (Instructor level) in the Writing and Rhetoric Program to begin Fall 2015.

Required: MA in Rhetoric and Composition or in a related field; evidence of success in post-secondary composition instruction.

Desired: Graduate coursework in Rhetoric and Composition. Experience in one of more of the following areas is desirable: teaching with technology, professional/technical writing, service learning, working with multi-lingual writers, scientific writing.

Responsibilities: 4/4/3 course load in the undergraduate writing program, including program service responsibilities. Renewable contingent upon budget. Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 509022 at http://facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach current CV, letter of application, two reference letters, and teaching portfolio (consisting of representative syllabi, assignments, unit plans, student evaluations, and optional statement of teaching philosophy) in a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least two references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee).

To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by March 1, 2015. Review will continue until position is filled.

Questions regarding this position or electronic submission of applications may be directed by e-mail to Vernon Dickson (vdickson@fiu.edu).

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Goucher College (MD) - TT Asst. Professor - Writing Program

Goucher College's Writing Program invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in the English Department starting in August, 2015. We're looking for an energetic and thoughtful leader who will direct and expand Goucher's peer-staffed Writing Center and teach our newly redesigned first year writing courses, our advanced academic writing courses, and our professional writing courses, with a 3/2 course load.

Teaching is at the heart of our mission, and we're committed to building student-mentoring relationships, as well as helping students develop resilience and encouraging them to reflect on their individual learning styles as the basic building blocks for a lifetime of success. We're looking for candidates who share this commitment.

The ideal candidate will also provide evidence of scholarship and be part of the national conversation on Rhetoric and Composition. We seek candidates who will be committed to ongoing scholarly research, as well as service to the department, the college, and the liberal arts. In your application materials, you should clearly articulate how you envision achieving these objectives.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition at the time of appointment. Alternatively, candidates with a Ph.D. in a related discipline with extensive teaching experience in Composition will be considered.

Goucher is a small college with a big view of the world. Goucher incorporates an international perspective into each discipline. Located 20 minutes north of Baltimore, MD, we're reimagining liberal arts education and preparing our students for the jobs of the future. We encourage innovation both inside and outside the classroom, and we welcome big, bold ideas. Goucher is committed to social justice and has a strong Community Based Learning program. One-third of our students come from multicultural backgrounds. We're committed to increasing the diversity of our community and encourage applicants who will support that mission.

The review of applications will begin on December 15, 2014 and will continue until February 9, 2015. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Interested applicants must apply online at http://goucher.interviewexchange.com

Please submit the following application materials online:

  • CV
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  • Statements of scholarly and teaching interests, areas of expertise, and teaching philosophy.

Three letters of recommendation and official graduate transcripts should be forwarded separately to: English Department Search, Provost's Office, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794. (Alternatively, PDF versions of recommendations and transcripts can be emailed to the Provost's Administrative Assistant, Gigi Greenfield, at rgreenfi@goucher.edu)

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Kansas State University Salina (KS) - Assistant Professor of Composition/Rhetoric (spec. Technical and/or Professional Writing)

The Department of Arts, Sciences, and Business at Kansas State University Salina invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Composition/Rhetoric with an emphasis in Technical and/or Professional Writing, beginning August 2015.

Kansas State University Salina provides learners with opportunities to pursue innovative education, applied research, practical field experiences, and professional lives guided by social awareness and the ability to provide ethically sound solutions in the global environment. Undergraduate degrees offered on this satellite campus include professional pilot, aviation maintenance, unmanned aircraft systems, airport management, avionics, engineering technology, technology management, social work, family studies and human services, and personal financial planning. A professional master of technology degree is offered on a graduate level. www.sal.ksu.edu

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will develop and teach multiple sections (face-to-face & online) of an upper -level technical writing course and online graduate level courses in advanced professional/technical communication.

The candidate will work with interdisciplinary faculty to develop students' technical writing abilities. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarship in technical and/or professional writing, culminating in peer-reviewed publications. This person will also be expected to provide service contributions toward the advancement of their academic profession, to the effective operation of both the college and the university, and to society at large, in accordance with university policy expectations for tenure-track appointments. Potential opportunities to teach upper-level electives also exist. Additional expectations include, but are not limited to, the ability to grow professionally, maintain cutting-edge teaching practices, collaborate with colleagues to further develop pedagogy and online course development. Potential exists for the development of a technical writing certificate or a technical communication degree.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric with specialization in Technical and/or Professional Writing field completed by August 2015. Also required: demonstrated excellence in teaching and evidence of research and publication potential in the technical and professional writing field.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching business, professional, and technical writing. Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes. Experience in writing program development. Writing Center experience.

To apply: Submit a one-page cover letter, a current curriculum vita, a one page statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Additional documentation of teaching excellence should include student evaluations (at least 3 courses, but no more than 6), related syllabi and relevant evidence of effective teaching praxis. Please keep documentation of teaching as concise as possible.

Documents are to be submitted as an email attachment no later than January 12, 2015. The files are to be collated in the order described above and saved as a single .pdf file. Submit the file to salenglsearch@k-state.edu. All other inquiries should be emailed to Dr. Patricia E. Ackerman, Search Committee Chair ackerman@ksu.edu.

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Lindenwood University, Belleville (IL) - Full-Time Asst. Professor of English - Rhet/Comp and American Lit.

English: Location: Lindenwood University, Belleville, Ill. Start Date: Applications accepted immediately. Closing Date: Open until filled, but applications received by February 15, 2015 will be given priority consideration. The English department at Lindenwood University-Belleville invites applications for the appointment of a full-time, annually renewable assistant or associate professor of English with specialties in rhetoric/composition and American literatures, to commence August 2015. Primary responsibilities of this position will be 1) teaching four courses per semester, including introductory composition courses and advanced undergraduate courses in literature and writing, as well as J-Term and summer courses; and 2) oversight of the General Education Rhetoric/Composition program, including curriculum development, writing placement, and adjunct training and evaluation. Other responsibilities include helping to grow the major, advising students, assessment, and service on university committees. Preference will be given to candidates who have broad teaching ability and who can demonstrate flexibility and creativity in their approach to the academic experience. Education Requirements: PhD in English, rhetoric/composition, or closely related field, completed by July 31, 2015. Hours/Days: Salaried. Exempt/non-exempt status: Exempt. Length of Contract: 12 months, annually renewable. How to Apply: Submit cover letter and CV to LUHR@lindenwood.edu. Note the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Cover letter may be addressed to Dr. Erin Mann, English Department Chair.

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MacMurray College (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of English or Composition/Coordinator of the Writing Program

OPEN POSTING: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH OR COMPOSITION/COORDINATOR OF THE WRITING PROGRAM

MacMurray College, founded in 1846, has a long and noble history of undergraduate education and is located in the affordable, safe, and stimulating city of Jacksonville, Illinois. Our mission "is to transform the lives of our students by providing an exceptional, liberal arts general education and courses of study that prepare graduates for professional careers, further education, and other challenges facing the human community in the 21st century." The College has a culturally diverse student body of over 600 students and a faculty:student ratio of 1:12. We offer academic majors in Nursing, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Business (Accounting, Business Administration, & Sports Management), Special Education, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education, Interpreter Training (American Sign Language), Biology, Art, Social Work, and Psychology. MacMurray College is a warm, engaged, student-centered learning community, focused on student success. Faculty-student engagement is and has historically been a distinctive strength of the College.

MacMurray College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of English or Composition/Coordinator of the Writing Program to start August 2015. All applicants must be highly motivated to work with a diverse population of students and have a commitment to the college's mission and core values.

Job Duties: Instruct and facilitate a meaningful learning experience of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the MacMurray College. Teaching four 3-hour writing in the college's general education program per semester (24 hour load.)

Coordinator of the Writing Program includes: Curricular development. Establishment of course policies. Oversight of writing courses. Program Assessment. Faculty scheduling. Coordinating with the college's Center for Learning Excellence and General Education committee. Provide competency-based education, practice, and assignments through classroom instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill their education and career objectives. College and community service. On-going professional development.

Job Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or Composition; Specialized training in developmental writing and curriculum; Two or more years of teaching experience; Record of teaching excellence

MacMurray College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age physical or mental disability or covered veteran status. Interested applicants may send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae outlining qualifications for the position, along with your teaching philosophy, and contact information including e-mail addresses for five professional references to: HR@mac.edu

Official transcripts will be required of candidates who are interviewed.

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Marywood University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Professional Writing

The Marywood University English Department seeks an Assistant Professor in Professional Writing for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track appointment beginning August 2015.

Responsibilities include teaching seven undergraduate courses each year, with primary focus on professional writing and rhetoric. Particularly desirable sub-specialties include business writing, technical writing, science writing, digital writing, or related areas. First year composition & rhetoric will also be part of the teaching load. Student advisement, scholarly research, and participation in university, professional, and community service are expected.

Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, located in northeastern Pennsylvania.

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  • Educational: Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Composition & Rhetoric or a related field with a focus on professional writing. Degree must be in hand by August 2015.
  • Work Experience: Prior college teaching experience is required.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three professional letters of reference to Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; to assure fullest consideration, all materials should be received by March 2, 2015.

Marywood University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Massey University (New Zealand) - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Technical and Professional Writing

Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time Lectureship/Senior Lectureship in Technical and Professional Writing within the School of English and Media Studies. Secondary areas of expertise are open, but an interest in digital rhetoric/digital literacies, academic writing and/or health writing may be an advantage.

The position will be based at either the Albany campus in Auckland or the Manawatu campus in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The level of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will be expected to take primary responsibility for current first-year undergraduate writing courses for information sciences, engineering and food technology students, and to teach into one or more courses in technical or professional writing for second- and third-year students. In addition, the successful applicant will support undergraduate writing courses in the sciences and humanities and social sciences, and contribute to the future development of writing and literacy studies within the School at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The School is currently undertaking a review of its teaching programmes and the successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in this process.

The School of English and Media Studies has a strong record in teaching excellence and pastoral care in an interactive learning environment. The programme teaches courses in internal and distance learning modes (including online delivery), at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The successful applicant will have a completed PhD at the time of application. University teaching experience, academic publications and other evidence of ongoing research activity will be expected.

Enquiries should be directed to Carol Seelye, Administrator, School of English and Media Studies, phone: 64-6-350-5799 x84549, email: c.a.seelye@massey.ac.nz

Electronic applications are preferred by means of the Massey University website. All applications should include a letter of application, a full Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full contact details). These should be submitted before the closing date. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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Monmouth University (NJ) - TT Assistant Professor in Composition and Rhetoric

The Department of English at Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in Composition and Rhetoric. This anticipated opening is for the 2015-2016 academic year and is a tenure-track appointment. Though areas of specialization are open, preference will be given to candidates who have experience with Writing for the Web, Visual Rhetoric, and/or Composition Theory. The candidate would be expected to: teach 9 credits per semester (12 credits with a 3 credit course load reduction), including first-year composition; serve on departmental and University committees; maintain disciplinary currency; advise students, and provide career mentoring. The Department of English at Monmouth offers a vibrant environment for its faculty and students. We have undergraduate concentrations in literature and creative writing, and MA concentrations in literature, creative writing, and rhetoric. There are opportunities for faculty travel, professional development workshops, and grants for work in progress. Faculty participate in campus events such as the Visiting Writers Series, and work with members of the community on creative and scholarly projects. For additional information about the department, please go to: http://www.monmouth.edu/english.aspx

Required Degree, License or Certifications: Doctoral degree, ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion expected by date of employment

Required Skills or Software: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Other Requirements: PhD in Rhetoric or Composition. The successful candidate will have demonstrated interest in writing program administration, student academic advisement and career mentoring, department and university service, and collaborating across campus to enhance the reading and writing experience of students. The candidate should also have a demonstrated interest in curriculum development in all areas of rhetoric and writing at both the undergraduate and MA level.

Preferred Qualifications: College-level teaching experience. Ability to teach the History of Rhetoric.

Special Instructions to Applicants: You will be contacted if any additional documents are necessary.

Log in to http://jobs.monmouth.edu to apply and see the job duties for this position no later than the deadline date.

Posting Date: 12/15/2014

Closing Date: 1/25/2015

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New York Institute of Technology (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English, Composition and Rhetoric

The College of Arts and Sciences of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), an independent senior comprehensive college with campuses on Long Island, in Manhattan, and in various countries providing graduate and undergraduate education to over 12,000 students, seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position in composition and rhetoric. The responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate courses in writing; helping to develop writing program; coordinating the college writing program and ESL program. Qualifications: Ph.D. in composition and rhetoric; successful college level teaching and active record of scholarship.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three names of references to Dr. Roger Yu, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences of NYIT at pharran@nyit.edu.

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New York Institute of Technology (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English, Technical and Professional Communication

The College of Arts and Sciences of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), an independent senior comprehensive college with campuses on Long Island, in Manhattan, and in various countries providing graduate and undergraduate education to over 12,000 students, seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position in technical and professional communication. The responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate courses in technical communication, composition, and speaking; helping to develop professional and technical writing curriculum. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Technical Communication or a related field; successful college level teaching and active record of scholarship.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three names of references to Dr. Roger Yu, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences of NYIT at pharran@nyit.edu.

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New York University (NY) - Full-Time Clinical Asst. Professor in First-Year Program (Writing and Social Analysis) - Gallatin School of Individualized Study (Non-TT)

FULL TIME CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM (Writing and Social Analysis) GALLATIN SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY New York University

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study and New York University invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant professor to teach in our first-year and writing program, beginning on September 1, 2015. We seek scholars in the social sciences and humanities who have extensive experience and success in teaching first year courses, critical argument and expository writing (including ethnographic writing), introductory social theory, and/or research methods. While the particular focus of scholarship is open, we are especially interested in interdisciplinary scholars whose work bridges the humanities and the social sciences. Areas of focus might include studies of race, gender and sexuality, urban studies, migration and comparative religion, globalization and postcolonialism.

The position is a non-tenure track renewable contract line and the candidate would become an on-going member of the full-time faculty of the school. The teaching load for this position is four courses a year: at least two theme-based first year writing or first year interdisciplinary seminars as well as upper level interdisciplinary seminars based on the applicants interest and expertise. In addition, the position involves supervising a co-curricular or administrative project with students often related to the applicants area of expertise, as well as serving as an advisor for 20-25 students.

Qualifications: PhD in hand by September 1, 2015, demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college or university level.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, a writing sample (of 15-20 pages), a brief description of three courses you would like to teach, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Christine Murray at christine.murray@nyu.edu

All application materials must be submitted electronically. To apply, please visit: http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52409

Founded in 1972, Gallatin is a liberal arts college of 1,400 students within New York University. Its B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, multidisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatins own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor.

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North Carolina Wesleyan College (NC) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric/Composition

North Carolina Wesleyan College seeks applications for a full-time, tenure track position as Assistant Professor of English to begin August 2015. A Ph.D. in Rhetoric/Composition with a specialty in new media or professional writing is required. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in first-year composition and other upper-level writing courses, including courses in a new writing minor. Additional responsibilities include reviving the college’s Writing Program, so administrative experience is preferred.

North Carolina Wesleyan College is located in Rocky Mount, which is in the eastern, coastal plain region of the state. The college is a teaching focused institution with approximately 1,800 students, including adult degree students in the ASPIRE Program. Applications should include: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts showing all academic work and degrees received and three letters of recommendation. A regular load at North Carolina Wesleyan College is 4/4. North Carolina Wesleyan College does not currently sponsor H-1B/H-1B1 petitions/visas for openings in this position. Therefore, only candidates who are already legally authorized to work in the United States can be considered.

Review of applications will begin in January and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be sent to Mr. Darrell Whitley, Director of Human Resources, North Carolina Wesleyan College, 3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or by email to dwhitley@ncwc.edu.

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Point Park University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor, Composition and Rhetoric

Full-time, Tenure-track Position in Composition, Humanities and Human Sciences Department

The Department of Humanities and Human Sciences at Point Park University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. Responsibilities include teaching first-year composition courses and designing developmental writing and ESL curriculum. Experience teaching online and administering a first-year composition program is preferred. The teaching load will be 4/4 or 12 credit hours per term. An ideal candidate would contribute to curriculum development and be prepared to provide vision and leadership to an evolving first-year composition and writing across the curriculum program. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements: A Ph. D. in composition and rhetoric or related field. Degree must be in hand before a contract will be issued. The best candidate will also have a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level, potential for and interest in writing program administration, and a commitment to research activities that are relevant to the classroom.

About the University: Point Park University is an independent, coed institution located in downtown Pittsburgh with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students in more than 50 majors and concentrations. To learn more about Point Park University visit http://www.pointpark.edu.

Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application detailing your interest, qualifications, and research focus; a CV; a statement of teaching philosophy; a writing sample not to exceed 30 pages; and a list of three professional references with contact information to the Humanities and Human Sciences Department at hhsresumes@pointpark.edu. Please note that the subject line must state the position for which you are applying. Review of applications will begin February 13, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

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Roosevelt University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor / Director of Undergraduate Writing - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Roosevelt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor as Director of Undergraduate Writing. We seek a collaborative and enthusiastic colleague to direct a large undergraduate writing program at a thriving metropolitan university and to teach introductory and advanced courses in his or her area of specialization. The successful candidate will be a strong leader who will oversee undergraduate writing curriculum, assessment, and personnel as well as develop writing in the curriculum across the university. The Director will work closely with the Department Chair, Assistant Director of the Composition Program, and full-time composition faculty. He or she will collaborate with Writing Center administrators and oversee a sizeable unionized corps of adjunct composition faculty. The ideal candidate will have effectively led initiatives in at least one of the following areas: writing in the core curriculum, writing across the curriculum, major/minor programs in writing, and writing assessment.

The standard teaching load at Roosevelt is 3/3; this faculty member will teach three courses per year and will have three course reassignments for administrative work, as well as additional compensation for summer program leadership.

PhD in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or closely related field. An exemplary record of teaching writing at the college level for at least two years. Evidence of successful administrative experience in a college-level writing program. Evidence of an active research agenda ideally including publications. Letters of recommendation that speak to effective leadership, administrative work and collaboration. Excellent communication skills. The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Interested candidates should submit a letter outlining relevant experience, expertise, and future plans for teaching, administration, and scholarship. Please upload this letter in the Special Document/File 1 field together with a CV. Please upload the writing sample in the Special Document/File 2 field.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent to duwsearch@roosevelt.edu. Please reference the applicants name in the subject field. Questions and inquiries should be sent to duwsearch@roosevelt.edu. The contact person is Diane Williams at 312-341-2157.

Review of applications begins January 12, 2015 with interviews taking place via videoconference.

You can apply for this position online at https://jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/1552

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Salem College (NC) - Asst. Professor of English / Writing Center Director (Non-TT)

Salem College, a liberal arts college for women in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a director of the writing center and an instructor or assistant professor of English with specialization and/or experience in teaching composition from remedial/introductory through advanced levels. Position begins August 2015. A masters degree with strength in composition is required for instructor position; PhD (assistant professor rank) is preferred. Teaching experience required. Responsibilities include directing a writing center staffed by student peer tutors, teaching and advising in the Salem Signature first-year seminar program, and teaching advanced writing and writing-intensive courses for the Department of English and Creative Writing or the Salem Signature program. There will be opportunities to develop new courses. Please send a letter of application that addresses your credentials for and interest in the position, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy related to writing to gerry.hayes@salem.edu. Electronic submission is preferred. Letters should be addressed to English and Writing Center Search Committee, Salem College, 601 South Church St., Winston Salem, NC 27101. Review of applications begins February 16 and continues until the position is filled. Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and underrepresented minorities to apply.

Founded in 1772 by Moravian settlers, Salem College is ranked as the oldest women's institution in the nation by founding date and the 13th oldest college overall by the American Council on Education. It provides a four-year liberal arts experience to a diverse and vibrant undergraduate student body. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1, average class size is twelve, and full- and part-time faculty number approximately one hundred. The college offers a number of special programs including a January term featuring study trips and experimental courses, the Women in Science and Mathematics Program, the Center for Women Writers, the Center for Women in Business, graduate programs in education, and the Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education. Salem's beautiful 64-acre campus is located in the Old Salem historic district in the heart of Winston-Salem. For more information on Salem College, see http://www.salem.edu

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Southern New Hampshire University (NH) - Assistant Professor of English

The Department of English at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) invites applicants for a position as Assistant Professor of English, starting September 1, 2015. This is a full-time face-to-face faculty position at the traditional day school on the Manchester, New Hampshire campus. We seek an individual dedicated to teaching critical writing skills through innovative approaches that integrate composition, literature, creative writing, and other forms of written communication. A passion for teaching undergraduates is essential, particularly interest and experience in teaching first-year students. The successful candidate will have the necessary background to teach linguistics and grammar for future teachers as well as rhetoric and composition. A terminal degree is required (PhD or MFA), as is a strong record of successful teaching.

SNHU offers a liberal arts college experience with small classes (15-20). This full-time position provides an excellent benefits package that includes outstanding health insurance coverage and tuition benefits for IRS eligible dependents, as well as a generous contribution to an employer funded retirement plan and professional development support. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, SNHU is in the heart of one of New England's most desirable cities. Within an hour of Manchester, you will find the beaches of the New England seacoast, the boating of the New Hampshire Lakes Region, the hiking and skiing of the White Mountains and the cultural heritage of Boston.

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with over 3,000 full-time students and nearly 35,000 online students, making us one of the fastest-growing universities in the country. Founded in 1932, we've been relentlessly reinventing higher education for over 80 years. Today, in addition to our traditional campus in Manchester, we offer over 200 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and certificates. In 2013, we created College for America, a groundbreaking education model widely praised for its competency-based approach. Both our online programs and College for America grew from the belief that drives everything we do - that education is a basic human right and that anyone seeking a quality college education deserves access to it, along with the support they need to succeed.

  • A PhD or MFA is required at time of hire
  • Strong record of successful teaching
  • Ability to teach linguistics and grammar course

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Southern Utah University (UT) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Writing Program Director

Southern Utah University, Utah's designated public liberal arts and sciences university, is a comprehensive, regional graduate and undergraduate degree-granting university. Located in Cedar City, Utah, it is an accredited, state-supported institution with an enrollment of nearly 8,000 students. Home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival and surrounded by national parks, monuments, forests and wilderness areas that draw millions of visitors annually from around the world, it is only 40 minutes from great snow skiing and year-round golfing. It is located 2 ½ hours from Las Vegas and 3 ½ hours from Salt Lake City.

Southern Utah University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English Writing Program Director. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2015. Salary is commensurate with qualifications & experience; excellent benefits.

The Writing Program Director teaches a 3-3 load of introductory and intermediate writing classes.

The Writing Program Director oversees the development and application of departmental and university standards for teaching writing. In this capacity, he/she coordinates departmental assessment activities, implements program revisions, supervises and mentors writing faculty, hires adjunct instructors, and organizes monthly pedagogical workshops. The composition director also assists in scheduling writing classes, chairs the departmental writing subcommittee, serves on the curriculum committee, and represents the department at university, regional, and state meetings on the practice and pedagogy of writing.

SUU requires service to the department, university, and community, as well as participation in related academic and professional organizations. The faculty member must represent the highly collegial English Department with integrity and in a professional and pleasant manner.

English faculty members are expected to attend and present at academic conferences and publish in their fields of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. PhD in composition/rhetoric required. 2. Demonstrated success in teaching General Education writing courses at the university level. 3. Familiarity with innovative pedagogical approaches, outcome based learning, and current assessment methods. 4. Experience in organization management and administration; previous experience directing a writing program preferred. 5. Demonstrated potential for academic research and publication; recent participation at composition/rhetoric conferences required. 6. In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.suu.edu (Job #1400272) or use the direct link at http://jobs.suu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53165 and click on Apply for this posting.

Individuals are asked to attach, electronically, the following required documents: a cover letter, resume/CV, copies of unofficial transcripts, student evaluations, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications must be submitted by the closing date of January 30, 2015. If you have questions or problems with the application process, contact Human Resources at jobs@suu.edu or 435-586-7754. Southern Utah University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Southwest Minnesota State University (MN) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Concurrent Enrollment & Composition)

Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure track fulltime Assistant Professor of English (Concurrent Enrollment & Composition) to begin August 2015. SMSU, one of seven universities in the Minnesota System, provides a diverse curriculum of liberal arts and selected professional programs. The University is located in the town of Marshall (pop. 13,000), in rural southwest Minnesota, 155 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul and 90 miles from Sioux Falls, SD.

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  • Ensure academic standards and rigor in the concurrent enrollment (College Now) English program through mentorship of high school instructors; requires regular site visits to high schools as well as on-going communication via phone, email, or other technology.
  • Develop long-term professional relationships with high school teachers and administrators.
  • Full time load at SMSU is 12 credits per semester. The College Now duties associated with this position entail mentoring 16-20 high school instructors in Composition and Literature for a majority of those 12-credit hours per semester for a 24-credit year.
  • Although the load for this position is primarily associated with College Now responsibilities, the load will also include on-campus courses as needed by the department, the range of which includes first-year, second-year, and Advanced Composition and general studies literature.
  • Help organize departmental assessment of the College Now English composition and literature classes and participate in broader departmental assessment efforts to demonstrate conformity to NACEP accreditation standards and measures.
  • Help organize on-campus development day for high school teachers during the summer.
  • Advise English majors as needed.
  • Contribute to the continued development and administration of composition program.
  • Serve on college and departmental committees, including acting as Chair of English Department Subcommittee for College Now.
  • Teach and work with undeclared and general education students in first-year composition classes.
  • Pursue continuing/ongoing research related to area of experience.
  • Participate in retention and recruitment efforts.
  • In collaboration with the director of College Now, assist in leading ongoing assessment process, particularly leading up to re-accreditation in 2017.

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  • MFA, EdD, or PhD in English required; Expertise in Rhetoric & Composition preferred.
  • High school or college teaching experience with composition and literature is required.
  • Must be able to travel independently, work well with various on- and off-campus constituencies, communicate clearly, be organized and attentive to detail, and be a team player.
  • Preference given to experienced candidates with knowledge and familiarity of concurrent enrollment and NACEP accreditation process and standards.
  • Demonstrated abilities/competence in instructional technology, including online instruction and commitment to interdisciplinary education is preferred.
  • Commitment to participating in campus and departmental assessment procedures.
  • Potential for excellence in teaching, advising, research, and service.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, a sense of humor, and collegiality.
  • Must have an understanding of and appreciation for liberal education. The University is committed to fostering a global perspective. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Application review will begin February 2, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Letter of application addressing position qualifications, vita, student evaluations, and transcripts should be attached to your application. To apply for this position, please complete the online application process at http://www.smsu.edu/Administration/HumanResources/neogov.cfm . Additional information on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at: www.SMSU.edu

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University - TT Asst. Professor of English (Composition)

Job Description SWOSU invites applications to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Language and Literature. Successful candidates effectively present a variety of teaching strategies and materials; hold classes as scheduled; allot a minimum of ten hours a week for student assistance; participate in departmental assessment; maintain accurate student records; maintain effective collegial communication, and abide by all departmental and university policies. The teaching schedule of the successful candidate will depend on departmental needs, but first year professors usually have a full load (4/4) of composition.

Desired Skills and Experience Ph.D. (in hand) in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or Writing Studies, and experience teaching composition at the college level. Recruitment and assessment duties required. Demonstrated ability to supervise general education courses, including Composition I & II; and/or ability to teach our one course in English linguistics preferred.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2015

To apply, submit cover letter referencing position 15-F019, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references to jobs@swosu.edu, fax to 580-774-6582, or mail to Human Resources, SWOSU, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, OK 73096.

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University of Central Florida (FL) - Instructor or Lecturer of Technical Communication (Non-TT)

The Department of English is seeking to hire an instructor or lecturer of Technical Communication. The position entails a 4/4 teaching load of both face-to-face and online courses. This is a non-tenure earning position. It is anticipated to begin in August 2015, pending the availability of funding.

Position # 36240

Open Date: 1/30/2015

Closing Date: 2/26/2015

Salary: Negotiable

Position Minimum Qualifications: An M.A. in English, Technical Communication, or a related field from an accredited institution. Candidates must also have three years of experience in teaching technical communication and a willingness to teach online.

Preferences: A Ph.D. in English, Technical Communication or a related field from an accredited institution and candidates comfortable working with and teaching in both theory and applied technology. In addition to technical communication, prefer candidates with a strong interest in one or more of the following areas: data visualization, usability studies, information architecture, digital humanities, or technical illustration.

Additional Application Materials Required: The university requires that all applicants apply online at http://www.jobswithucf.com. Please attach the following documents at the time of application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and letters from three references. Selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.

Note: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents.

Initial interviews will be conducted via videoconference or conference call.

For more information, see http://english.cah.ucf.edu or contact JD Applen, Search Committee Chair at JD.Applen@ucf.edu.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Guam (GU) - Full-Time Asst. Professor or Instructor - Composition and Rhetoric

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multi-cultural institution.

School Description:  Academic and Student Affairs/College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Character of Duties:  The Division of English and Applied Linguistics seeks instructors to begin August 2015. The successful candidates will: (1) Teach introductory composition courses (including EN085, EN100, EN110, and EN111); (2) Assist with advances in student-learning outcome assessment for composition in the English and Applied Linguistics Program; (3) Teach 12 contact hours per semester which may include other modalities such as online learning; (4) Perform university and community service; (5) Advise students; (6) Maintain a continuous record of professional development or creative/scholarly activity; and (7) Develop and teach online courses.

Qualifications: Required: (1) Master's degree in English or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent for appointment at the Instructor level; (2) Teaching experience at the university level; and (3) Doctoral degree in English for the rank of Assistant Professor.  Desired: (1) Two years full-time experience teaching English Composition at the university level; (2) Course work and/or professional development in Composition and Rhetoric; (3) Proven experience teaching in the Pacific and Asia regions; and (4) Aims and objectives to develop and engage in community service, research, and publications relevant to Guam and Micronesia.

Application Process:  Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application: (1) Letter of interest; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) Writing Sample; and (5) Evidence of excellence in teaching composition (e.g. pedagogical materials such as syllabi, assignment sheets, peer-observation reports, the most recent student-evaluation ratings, and a statement of teaching philosophy).

Special Instructions for References: Provide a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the "Add References Entry" button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference's email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application. Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Jason Vest, Chair, English Search Committee at japaves@yahoo.com or the Human Resources Office at uoghr@uguamlive.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

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University of Houston-Clear Lake (TX) - TT Asst. Professor of Writing (2 Positions)

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Writing at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2015.

Areas of teaching/interest include First-Year composition, Advanced Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Science Writing, and Rhetoric of Science/Technology. Includes the possibility of teaching graduate courses in area of specialization. A portion of the course load may be taught at satellite campus locations. Summer teaching available.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric or English with an emphasis in Comp/Rhetoric by start date and will teach 3/3. Successful college or university level teaching experience required.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Preferred Requirements: Experience teaching on-line a plus.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uhcl.edu. To apply, please complete the online faculty application and attach a letter of interest, vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online by the reference provider.

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2015 and continue until the positions are filled.

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University of Iowa (IA) - Lecturer, Full-time faculty in Rhetoric (multiple positions)

The University of Iowa’s Department of Rhetoric invites applications for full-time Lecturer positions to begin in August 2015. At least one of the appointments requires experience in the design and production of media/multimodal projects and all appointments require an emphasis on academic skill-building. Lecturer positions are academic-year, term faculty appointments, with summer session appointment possible on the same basis as for other faculty. Although they are not tenure-track, Lecturers are considered regular (not temporary) faculty. Although the appointment is initially for one academic year (August 2015-May 2016), it is renewable up to three years, with subsequent three-year appointments possible, subject to satisfactory review. The Department [separate from Communication Studies Department which offers courses in Rhetorical Studies] teaches the required undergraduate Rhetoric course (a 4-credit-hour course, including special foci across disciplines). Responsibilities include teaching this course and mentoring graduate teaching assistants. The Department also offers a Minor in Rhetoric and Persuasion, with established and developing courses.

The Department of Rhetoric and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Education requirement: A terminal degree in Rhetoric, Composition or a related subject area, in hand by date of appointment (August 19, 2015), is required.

Required Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level reading, writing and/or speaking courses.

Desirable Qualifications: Scholarly/teaching interest in critical reading, thinking, speaking and writing;  Scholarly/teaching interest in design and production of media/multimodal materials; Experience teaching in a reading, writing and/or speaking center; Experience in Service Learning, public engagement; Experience working with International students; Experience mentoring new teachers.

Review of applications will begin on 12 January and continue until the lines are filled.

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University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College (OH) - TT Asst. Professor of English (Composition)

The English program at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College announces a tenure-track position in composition at the assistant professor rank. The position is available August 2015.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Rhetoric/Composition or a related field with a specialization in business and technical writing. The successful candidate is primarily responsible for teaching developmental, first-year, and second-year composition courses, business and technical writing courses, and upper-division writing courses. Secondary interests in assessment and developmental reading and writing are highly desirable. The successful candidate will help develop a business/technical writing program for the institution.

All full-time members of the English program teach a minimum of twenty-four credits of upper- and lower-level courses per academic year, including the general education composition sequence. Faculty members are also expected to advise students and serve on committees.

For consideration, please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by references or confidential placement file) about teaching ability, evidence of effective teaching of different levels of undergraduate students, and representative syllabi for writing courses taught (include sample assignments with grading criteria) to: Mr. Chris Nourse, Director of Human Resources, Email: HR@rio.edu Fax: 740.245.7972

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by January 31, 2015. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire.

For additional information about Rio, please visit: www.rio.edu.

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Western New Mexico University (NM) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Professional Writing)

Western New Mexico University, a public, comprehensive, regional institution serving a diverse multicultural population of more than 3,500 students, is located in Silver City, New Mexico. Western New Mexico University is dedicated to creating community and fostering student-centeredness. Silver City is located in the heart of the Gila Wilderness and provides excellent outdoor opportunities. Exemplary teaching, quality programs, commitment to diversity, and enhanced regional service characterize WNMUs mission. Western New Mexico University is committed to outcomes assessment. All faculty and students are part of an ongoing effort to determine and refine the effectiveness of instruction and learning.

The Department of Humanities at Western New Mexico University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in Professional Writing to begin August 2015. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position, pending budgetary approval.

JOB DUTIES: Position responsibilities include teaching four undergraduate and graduate courses per semester, including composition, business and technical writing, grant writing, editing, publishing, and other courses as related to specialty. Teaching in the online Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program is a possibility. Duties also include advising, program development, university service and committee work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A PhD in professional/technical communication or related field at time of appointment is required. Teaching experience is highly valued. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful teaching face-to-face, online and hybrid; record of professional publications.

Review of applicants will begin on Friday, February 13, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. While no deadline has been established, for optimal consideration candidates should submit completed applications by Thursday, February 12, 2015.

TO APPLY: The WNMU application can be found online at: http://www.wnmu.edu/jobs/employmentapp.shtml. At the end of the online application, you will be asked to submit cover letter, CV, unofficial copies of transcripts, three letters of recommendation, writing sample (less than 25-pages), and teaching portfolio that includes statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample assignments. If you prefer to send these items via mail, please send required documentation to: Western New Mexico University, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1000 W. College Ave./P.O. Box 680, Silver City, New Mexico, 88062; Phone: (575) 538-6328 and FAX: (575) 538-6338. For more information about WNMU, please visit our Web site at http://www.wnmu.edu.

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Bloomfield College (NJ) - Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing

The Division of Humanities invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing for the academic year 2015/16, to begin in August 2015. The division seeks a dynamic full-time visiting faculty member with a passion for undergraduate education to teach in the first-year writing program. Normal teaching load is three courses a semester, but the successful candidate will receive one course release during the year to research and begin planning ways the College can build its relationship with local school districts through writing programs such as dual-credit, teacher training, and early college.

Candidates should have an earned a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field; ABD considered. Teaching excellence is the first priority at Bloomfield College, so candidates should have a strong record of teaching first-year writing; experience teaching basic writing, first-generation students, and/or pre-college students is a plus.

Applicants must electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by Jan. 31, 2015, to FirstYearWriting@bloomfield.edu. Transcripts will be required of applicants accepted for an interview.

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Boston University (MA) - Lecturers in Writing

The College of Arts & Sciences Writing Program at Boston University expects to hire three full-time Lecturers in Writing to begin in the fall of 2015. Responsibilities include teaching three theme-based first-year writing seminars (or equivalent) per semester and participating in program service and professional-development activities. The initial term of appointment is one year, with the possibility of renewal.

The Writing Program is an independent instructional unit with over forty full-time Lecturers. The programs primary responsibility is to offer the two-semester sequence of theme-based writing seminars that is the standard way BU undergraduates satisfy their writing requirements. Information about the Arts & Sciences Writing Program is available at http://www.bu.edu/writingprogram

We welcome applicants from all disciplines, including the natural and social sciences and the professions. Ph.D. or other terminal degree preferred; other graduate degrees considered. Submit a letter of application (addressed to Professor Chris Walsh, Acting Director, College of Arts & Sciences Writing Program), curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4933 Additional materials will be requested from top candidates. Applications are due January 16, 2015. Those submitted via email or through a website other than Academic Jobs Online will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Case Western Reserve University (OH) - Lecturers in English (1 yr. Renewable)

The Department of English at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for one or more full-time lecturer positions in writing instruction in SAGES (the Seminar Approach to General Education and Scholarship), the core academic program for all Case Western Reserve undergraduates. (See http://www.case.edu/sages.) Primary responsibility will be to provide collaborative writing support in interdisciplinary SAGES seminars. Qualified applicants will have a PhD by August 2015, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, and training in writing instruction. Teaching load is the equivalent of 3/3, which includes tutoring responsibilities in the Writing Resource Center. Initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal for up to three years.

Application materials (letter of interest and CV) should be submitted electronically to englectsearch@case.edu by March 6, 2015. Interested applicants should consider also applying for CWRU's advertised SAGES Fellow position.

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Colgate University (NY) - Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at Colgate University seeks to fill a one-year full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. The department seeks a colleague prepared to contribute to its ongoing development of a program in rhetorical studies.

Required qualifications: Completion of Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire; university level teaching experience in composition. Possible secondary specialties include rhetorical history and theory, feminist rhetoric, human rights rhetoric. Experience with or interest in employing new pedagogical technologies would be welcomed.

Teaching responsibilities: five courses (introductory as well as intermediate or advanced writing and rhetoric).

Colgate University is a highly selective, undergraduate, liberal arts college with competitive salaries and benefits. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5060. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at http://www.upstatenyherc.org.

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Colgate University (NY) - Visiting Assistant Professor, Writing and Rhetoric (Jan. 15 Deadline)

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric at Colgate University seeks to fill a one-year full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. The department seeks a colleague prepared to contribute to the ongoing development of its program in rhetorical studies.

Required qualifications: Completion of Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire; university level teaching experience in first-year composition. Possible secondary specialties include contemporary rhetorical theory, visual rhetoric, digital rhetoric. Experience with or interest in employing new pedagogical technologies would be welcomed.

Teaching responsibilities: five courses (introductory, intermediate, or advanced writing and rhetoric).

Colgate University is a highly selective, undergraduate, liberal arts college with competitive salaries and benefits. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5209. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.

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Georgia Institute of Technology (GA) - 2015-2016 Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship

Composition, Technical Communication, and Digital Pedagogy

The Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Tech seeks recent PhDs in rhetoric, composition, technical communication, literature, film, linguistics, visual rhetoric/design, and related humanities fields for the 2015-2016 Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship, renewable up to three years, includes a 3/3 teaching assignment, Instructor rank, and full faculty benefits.

Candidates with experience in writing and communication center research, pedagogy, and/or practice may be offered positions that combine work in the programs communication center with a 2/2 teaching assignment. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have conducted writing center research and scholarship.

Teaching: Fellows design courses informed by their research interests within a framework of common programmatic outcomes. Writing and Communication Program courses include first-year composition, business communication, and technical communication. All courses emphasize rhetoric, process, multimodality, digital literacy, and humanistic perspectives in a technological world.

Research: Fellows are expected to continue their scholarly agenda and are encouraged to extend it to include research in areas such as pedagogy, multimodality, digital humanities, instructional innovation, and assessment.

Professional Development: Fellows are supported in their professional development toward academic and non-academic career paths through projects such as programmatic assessment, grant writing, administration, publishing, and public relations.

Service: Fellows serve on and chair committees that act as change agents to help shape programmatic initiatives in areas such as innovative technologies, special events, digital publication, curriculum development, ELL and cross-cultural challenges, and community outreach.

  • Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (minimally, a teaching statement, sample syllabi, sample assignments, and summary of course evaluations/comments; additional elements are acceptable), and three letters of recommendation to hiring@lmc.gatech.edu. Only digital applications will be reviewed. Review of applications begins on February 1, 2015, and continues until all positions are filled, though earlier applications receive more consideration. The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Writing and Communication Program is especially interested in considering applications from minority candidates.

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Harvard College Writing Program (MA) - Preceptor in Expository Writing

The Harvard College Writing Program at Harvard University has several openings for preceptorship positions for the 2015-16 academic year beginning on July 1, 2015. Each preceptor develops a writing course on an academic topic and teaches one or two sections per semester of fifteen students per section. Preceptors are eligible for multi-year contracts. Salary and benefits are competitive. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees in fields that are taught at Harvard College, or to candidates with MFAs; who have college teaching experience; and who demonstrate a lively interest in issues of writing pedagogy. We welcome applications from candidates with experience and expertise in writing and digital learning.

Applicants for the 2015-16 academic year position should visit https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5872.

The Hiring Process

The application process involves three rounds:

First-round candidates submit a CV; a cover letter explaining their philosophy of teaching writing and relevant undergraduate teaching experience; brief descriptions of a couple of courses that they might teach in the Writing Program; a sample of expository writing of no more than 10 pages; teaching materials, including past syllabi, writing assignments, and the like; and comments on one of the sample student papers we provide (the choices can be found along with the formal job posting here: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5872).

Candidates who are invited to the second round submit records of excellent teaching (preferably official records of student evaluations for courses taught) and provide three references. The Harvard ARIeS online hiring system will contact references to request letters of recommendation for second-round candidates. (To use your Interfolio account as the email contact for letters of recommendation, please see instructions via Interfolio.) Candidates selected for interviews are interviewed by the hiring committee via video conference or in person. Some candidates are then invited back on a rolling basis for additional conversations. Candidates who are invited to the initial interview round come to their interviews having prepared a more detailed sketch of an Expos 20 course proposal (a course description intended for prospective Expos students, an essay assignment prompt for one of three units for the course, and some ideas for the assignments for the other two units).

For information on the application process and requirements, please click on the Writing Program's dedicated page: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5872

The application deadline has been extended. Applications are due January 16, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. EST. Only applications submitted online to https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5872 will be accepted.

See also: http://writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu/pages/jobs

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Instructor, Multi-year (Renewable)

The Writing and Rhetoric Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a non-tenure track, multi-year position teaching introductory and intermediate ESOL first-year composition courses to begin in Fall 2015. 

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Rhetoric and Composition with a TESOL emphasis or related field required. The successful candidate will teach four courses over two semesters, and administer and teach in an intensive summer program. Administrative experience with an intensive English language program highly desirable. 

The Writing and Rhetoric Program has a set of curricular guidelines and learning practices that grow out of our shared pedagogical philosophy. We encourage and value innovative teaching within our guidelines. 

Application Instructions: Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a teaching statement, and sample syllabi. Deadline for applications: January 1, 2015.

Please submit application materials to: 

Margueritte Murphy
Chair, The Writing and Rhetoric Program 
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Singapore University of Technology and Design (SGP) - Postdoctoral Associate, Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communications - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE (TEACHING)--WRITING, RHETORIC, AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, MIT-SUTD Collaboration (four openings), to assume a nontenured scholar position focused on assisting students in writing, rhetoric, and professional communication. Will report to the faculty Collaboration director at MIT and to the head of the Writing and Communication Center at the new Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in Singapore. The position will involve the teaching, development, and support of student writing at SUTD.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED: substantial experience teaching academic writing. A Ph.D. in English language studies, rhetoric, composition, or technical/professional writing preferred; as is familiarity with scientific and technical communication and teaching nonnative speakers of English in a university context. Experience with and a good understanding of cross-cultural working environments; a highly developed sense of intercultural appreciation; and experience with assignment design, oral communication instruction, or visual rhetoric are also preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, and administrative and support staff. Job #11553

Deadline: October 15, 2014.

This temporary, one-year position will be located in Singapore. The appointment begins January 1, 2015, with an annual salary of $54,000, a living allowance, roundtrip airfare, and a competitive benefits package.

In addition to applying online via the MIT site, please submit a cover letter, transcripts, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Jonathan Griffith, Asst. Director, MIT-SUTD Collaboration, MIT, 35-216, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 or email jong@mit.edu.

A more detailed position description is available by contacting Jonathan Griffith.

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Nevada State College (NV) - Lecturer of English Composition

Nevada State College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in English Composition.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • 3/3 load in the English Core Curriculum consisting of ENG 100, ENG 101, & ENG 102, and possible future courses in Writing and Communications pedagogies.
  • Collaborate with Writing Center Director and colleagues to support writing across the curriculum, and to encourage and sustain a culture of writing.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: working with underrepresented, first generation, or nontraditional college students; working with writing across the curriculum; working with undergraduate peer tutors; using writing about writing pedagogies; teaching composition online; teaching multimedia composition; teaching public speaking; faculty development.

Review of applications will begin October 1. This 9 month position begins Spring 2015; we will consider strong candidates who cannot start until Fall 2015.

Link to Apply: https://www.nscjobs.com/postings/1757

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New York University (NY) - Full-Time Lecturers, Expository Writing Program (3 yr. appt. - renewable)

New York University invites applications for a number of lecturers to teach intensive first-year writing courses in the Expository Writing Program (EWP), beginning September 1, 2015, subject to budgetary and administrative approval. These are full time, non-tenure track renewable positions. Initial appointment is for three years, subject to successful annual review; subsequent appointment is for a three-year term, with the possibility for promotion to Senior Lecturer after six years in the program. Teaching load is 3 courses per semester (courses are capped at 15). All faculty are expected to participate in program governance and service.

Successful applicants will be strong writers and have demonstrated outstanding mastery of writing in their field; have demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching; and have carefully considered the role of writing in undergraduate education. We welcome and encourage applicants from across the disciplines. Current program needs include but are not limited to: writing in the sciences and engineering; professional or technical writing; and working with multilingual writers. PhD or other terminal degree preferred. (ABD considered, subject to successful completion of the PhD before the appointment begins.)

Applications must include letter of application that includes a description of your scholarly or artistic projects; and a reflection on your approach to teaching writing and your goals for student writers; curriculum vitae, writing sample (limited to 25 pages), and names of references. Materials received by January 30, 2015, will receive full consideration. To apply, see the Expository Writing Program website: https://www.nyu.edu/cas/ewp/index.html. Instructions can be found under the homepage link "Employment".

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New York University Abu Dhabi - Writing Faculty

The Writing Program at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for full-time Lecturer positions to teach writing courses to academically outstanding students from around the world. The Writing Program at NYUAD works strategically with the University’s 4 divisions (Arts & Humanities; Science & Math; Social Science; and Engineering) and the Core Curriculum in an effort to serve its linguistically and culturally diverse student body. All lecturers teach Analysis & Expression, a foundational writing course designed to introduce students to college-level writing, scholarly inquiry and argument. Students grapple with enduring questions about the human and social condition while learning the techniques and strategies of academic argument. Students may engage with texts from fields including science, history, politics, art, literature, and philosophy. We seek candidates from across the disciplines who have experience teaching writing and who are interested in contributing to conversations about multi-lingualism, comparative rhetorics, and writing program pedagogies. Ideal candidates will have experience working with students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. Candidates with a background in Science and / or the Social Sciences will be particularly welcome in this hiring round.

Lecturers attend orientation in August, continue ongoing research in their academic or creative fields, participate in regular writing development workshops throughout the academic year, and in the intellectual life of NYUAD.

The appointments are for three years, subject to a probationary review at the end of the first year; contracts are renewable. Lecturers teach four sections (or their equivalent) of writing courses over the academic year, provide mentorship to writing and speaking fellows, and participate in program development activities. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of experience teaching writing at a college or university. A Ph. D. is preferred. NYUAD is looking for creative individuals who are flexible, outgoing, open to new environments, and respectful of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

Review of applications will begin immediately for Fall 2015 appointments and continue until positions are filled. Applications should include: a cover letter that explains your interest in teaching in Abu Dhabi and specific qualities you will bring to the program; statement of teaching philosophy; current CV; and a recent writing sample (20-30 pages). Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions. for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.writingprogram@nyu.edu.

About NYUAD: New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three foundational degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complemented by a network of eleven research and study-away sites across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within this global network in pursuit of common research interests and the promotion of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary solutions for problems both local and global.

Entering its fifth year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are distinguished in their research and teaching. Its students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering.

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New York University Shanghai (CHN) - Full-Time Non-TT Faculty Positions -Writing Program (3 yr. Renewable)

The Writing Program at NYU Shanghai invites applications for an Associate Director as well as full-time Lecturer positions to teach Writing and to teach English for Academic Purposes to academically outstanding students from around the world. NYU Shanghai is looking for creative individuals who are flexible, outgoing, open to new environments, and respectful of diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Ideal candidates will have experience working with students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, and will have demonstrated scholarly or creative expertise associated with the social sciences and humanities. We also seek candidates with writing-in-the-disciplines, writing center, and TESOL experience. A PhD is preferred. Appointments are for three years effective August 1, 2015, subject to a review at the end of the first year; contracts are renewable.

These positions offer an opportunity to participate in an exciting new project in global higher education. Because the parameters for the institution are still taking shape, these positions require candidates who are not afraid of uncertainties and who seek adventure as an academic builder.

Associate Director: The Associate Director will assist the Director in program development and administration, including direction of the current core courses; curriculum development for future course offerings; faculty development; and management of projects related to academic affairs, human resources, and the program budget. We expect that the Associate Director will take on special projects related to institution- and program-building, as assigned in collaboration with the Dean and Director. The Associate Director will teach one section/semester in the core curriculum. Applicants should have a minimum of four years of experience teaching writing at a college or university and should have demonstrated administrative experience in higher education.

Lecturer: Lecturers teach six sections (or their equivalent) of introductory or intermediate writing courses (3 sections/semester). These writing courses are integrated into the social and cultural foundations core curriculum. Lecturers also provide mentorship to writing fellows and participate in faculty development programs.

Language Lecturers attend a faculty orientation and student orientation in August, participate in regular faculty development workshops throughout the academic year, continue ongoing research in their academic or creative fields, and participate actively in the intellectual life of NYU Shanghai. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of experience teaching writing at a college or university.

Lecturer – English for Academic Purposes: Lecturers teach 6 sections (or their equivalent) in a two-semester course sequence, and may participate in proficiency or placement testing, and other program activities. Designed as thematically-focused freshmen seminars, these advanced courses will teach integrated skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), with an emphasis on academic speaking and listening comprehension.

Language Lecturers attend a faculty orientation and student orientation in August, participate in regular faculty development workshops throughout the academic year, continue ongoing research in their academic or creative fields, and participate actively in the intellectual life of NYU Shanghai. Applicants should have a minimum of three years EAP/ESL teaching experience in higher education. Ideal candidates will have experience working with students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, and will have specialized experience teaching speaking and listening in an EAP context. An advanced degree in TESOL/Applied Linguistics or a related field is preferred.

Review of applications for these positions will begin immediately for Fall 2015 appointments and continue until positions are filled.

Please visit our website at http://shanghai.nyu.edu/about/work/faculty-positions for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu.

About NYU Shanghai: NYU Shanghai is the newest degree-granting campus within the NYU Global Network University. It is the first Sino-US higher education joint venture to grant a degree that is accredited in the U.S. as well as in China. All teaching is conducted in English. A research university with liberal arts and science at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities with a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai recruits scholars who are committed to NYU’s global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research.

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. There are three degree-granting campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, and complemented by eleven additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.

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MLA JIL 1/16/15

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Oberlin College (OH) - Visiting Assistant Professor/Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Rhetoric and Composition

The Rhetoric and Composition Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Writing, Speaking, and/or Multimodal Literacy. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in Composition, Rhetoric, or a similar field. The successful candidate will have experience in traditional writing pedagogy and in teaching oral communication or composition across modes and media. Appointment will be for a two-year term beginning fall 2015 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Submit letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference to: Laurie Hovell McMillin (Chair), Rhetoric and Composition Department, 10 N. Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 or electronically to: rhetcompsearch@oberlin.edu by February 1, 2015.

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MLA JIL 11/14/14

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Ohio University (OH) - Visiting Assistant Professor of English (1-3 yr. appt.)

The Ohio University English Department is seeking an outstanding teacher and emerging scholar in Rhetoric and Composition for a full time, one to three year Visiting Assistant Professorship, renewable on an annual basis. Successful candidate would teach a variety of writing courses in the general education program and Writing Certificate as well as courses in rhetoric and composition for the English major. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach M.A. and Ph.D. students as well as serve on graduate student theses and dissertation committees. Teaching load is 3/3. An active research agenda is expected.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field by the time of appointment (8/15/2015). Ph.D. in hand by application deadline is preferred. Area of research and teaching emphasis is open, though digital rhetoric, new media, online writing pedagogy, or those with writing program administration experience is preferred.

Deadline: Review of applications begins February 1, 2015; open until filled. Interviews will be conducted via Skype or at the Conference on College Composition and Communication March 18-21.

To apply, please visit the following link: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/12658

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field by the time of appointment (8/15/2015)

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field by application deadline

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Penn State Abington (PA) - Lecturer in Writing - MLA / SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Penn State Abington seeks for a full-time Lecturer in Writing to teach upper- and lower-level writing courses and literature and composition courses as needed. We prefer a nonfiction writer familiar with teaching writing in digital media, but poets, fiction writers, and playwrights will be seriously considered. Our growing program includes composition at various levels, Writing Across the Curriculum, and a Writing Minor serving students in various majors. The College supports our annual student literary and arts magazine, The Abington Review. This one-year position is renewable. 4/4 teaching load; service to the College, profession, and/or community is expected. Qualifications: MFA or MA in Creative Writing or related field (PhD desirable), publications in national outlets, successful college teaching experience. Background check required. Review of applications begins November 15, 2014; the position will remain open until filled. Preliminary interviews at MLA in January 2015 or via Skype or phone. Apply at PSU.JOBS.

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MLA JIL 10/17/14

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Princeton University (NJ) - Lecturers in Princeton Writing Program

We invite applications for lecturers to teach interdisciplinary topic-based Writing Seminars to freshmen. Seminar topics span the disciplines; we therefore seek applications from candidates in all fields of study in the social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and the humanities. Candidates who will enrich the diversity of our community are especially encouraged to apply. College-level teaching experience and the Ph.D. are expected. The teaching load is typically two Writing Seminars per term. The appointment period is one year, renewable for a total of up to five years. The academic-year salary for 2015-16 will be a minimum of $61,500. The application deadline for full consideration is January 15, 2015. For more information and application details, visit:

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Stanford University (CA) - Lecturers - Program in Writing and Rhetoric - SKYPE INTERVIEWS REQUESTED

Stanford University seeks a number of highly qualified lecturers to develop and teach intensive first and second-year writing courses in its Program in Writing and Rhetoric, a program in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE).

The Program in Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) teaches courses that fulfill the undergraduate writing and rhetoric requirement as well as advanced courses supporting a Notation in Science Communication. Courses, taught as workshops enrolling 15 students each, total approximately 200 a year. Classes emphasize the development of each student’s analytical and research-based writing, with individual classes exploring writing, rhetoric, and research from a range of thematic perspectives and disciplinary contexts. The second course includes increased attention to the study and development of oral and multimedia texts to expand students’ understanding of contemporary language and argument. We seek applicants from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds, including the natural sciences, engineering, and the social sciences as well as humanities and the arts.

Lecturers will be responsible for developing syllabi for their sections in accord with course and assignment guidelines developed by PWR. Lecturers also participate in professional development activities available through the program, including formal training in rhetoric, composition, and writing pedagogy. Additional responsibilities of lecturers in PWR include work in the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking and substantive service on program committees; lecturers will also have the opportunity to participate in writing initiatives across the campus (e.g. the Notation in Science Communication) and in individual departments and programs (via the Writing Specialists Project). Lecturers will join a lively community of teachers, writers, and researchers committed to improving student writing and the teaching of writing.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) and have significant teaching experience at the university level; while many PWR lecturers come from English Studies or a related field, we encourage applicants from all fields with a strong record of excellent teaching and strong interests in the teaching of writing and communication more generally.

Initial appointments of lecturers will be made for a term of two years beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, with a start date of September 1, 2015. The appointment may be renewable contingent on satisfactory performance and programmatic need and may eventually lead to the opportunity to apply for promotion to the rank of advanced lecturer or senior lecturer, contingent on rigorous review by appropriate university committees, programmatic need, and available opportunities. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

To apply and to view a more detailed job description, please follow the instructions found at http://apply.interfolio.com/27076.

Please include a letter of application (outlining your experience and interests in the teaching of writing and the field of rhetoric and composition), curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a teaching philosophy statement. Deadline for applications is January 9, 2015.

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SUNY Albany (NY) - Writing and Critical Inquiry, Lecturer

The University at Albany, SUNY, seeks a full-time lecturer for the new first-year program in Writing and Critical Inquiry to begin Spring Semester 2015.

Responsibilities include a three-four teaching load and participation in the development and evaluation of the newly established first-year writing program. Lecturers teach Writing and Critical Inquiry, a required general education course designed to introduce students to college-level critical inquiry with an emphasis on the intensive practice of writing in academic and other contexts.

Requirements: •    Ph.D. or MFA from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting agency. (ABD or M.A. will be considered with appropriate teaching experience.) •    Experience teaching college-level writing. Preference given to candidates with experience teaching in first-year writing programs. •    Interest in writing program development, evaluation, and assessment. Experience and interest in writing-related research preferred. Interest in and experience with second-language writing instruction a plus. •    Ability to work with a culturally diverse student population.

For full description and instructions on how to apply, please visit: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=52700

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MLA JIL 09/19/14

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Temple University (PA) - Assistant Professor in Writing and ESL, Teaching & Instructional Track (1 yr. Non-TT)

Assistant Professor in Writing and ESL, Teaching & Instructional Track One Year (renewable) Non-tenure Track Position in First-Year Writing Program and the English Department.

The department hopes to make a full-time appointment of a non-tenure track Assistant Professor (teaching/instruction) to teach first-year writing, especially courses focused on students whose first language is not English. Master’s degree required and Ph.D. preferred. The successful candidate will have graduate training and experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Salary is $44,500 with Ph.D.; health benefits provided. Please submit C.V., transcript for highest degree, and three letters of reference, which speak to teaching ability by October 31, 2014. Address applications to Professor Joyce Joyce, Chairperson, Department of English (022-29), Temple University, 1114 Polett Walk, Philadelphia,PA 19122-6090. Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The position will be open until filled.

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MLA JIL 09/12/14

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Trinity College (CT) - Writing Program Faculty - CCCC INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

We invite applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track, contract renewable, faculty position with opportunities for advancement, beginning fall 2015. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities include first year composition and advanced courses in rhetoric and composition. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition by July 1, 2015 (or PhD in English with significant coursework or research in rhetoric and composition as well as teaching experience). Teaching load is 3/2. Initial two-year contract with 3-5 year contracts upon promotion. Competitive salary and benefits. Senior Lecturers and Principal Lecturers are eligible for a one-semester research leave. The successful applicant will join a vibrant Writing Program and propose and develop courses in his or her area of expertise, serve on college and programmatic committees, advise students, and provide expertise in composition pedagogy to faculty and students across disciplines. Pedagogical approaches or expertise in digital humanities, digital rhetoric or multimodal writing is a plus.

Please send letter of application, C.V., teaching statement, sample syllabi for an introductory and an advanced composition course, graduate school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically via https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/. Materials due January 19, 2015. Questions should be directed to Tennyson O’Donnell, Director of the Allan K. Smith Center for Writing and Rhetoric, Chair of the Search Committee, at tennyson.odonnell@trincoll.edu. Interviews conducted March 19-22 at the 2015 CCCC in Tampa, FL. Trinity College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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MLA JIL 09/12/14

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University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - Writing Program Lectureship in Composition - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

The University of California, Santa Barbara, Writing Program invites applications for full-time lecturers to join a vibrant and dynamic program, beginning in the 2015-16 academic year. Lecturers teach lower- and upper-division courses, including introductory writing courses for a variety of students and advanced courses in humanities, social sciences, and various professional areas. The Writing Program also has a writing minor. Additionally, Writing Program lecturers are integrally involved in program governance, development, and innovation. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required, but exceptions may be made for comparable experience. The Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Full-time lecturers hired in this search may receive two-year contracts with the possibility of renewal up to six years; at the sixth year, a lecturer may be considered for a continuing appointment, which is an ongoing contract with merit reviews every three years. Salaries are competitive and vary depending upon training and experience; appointments include full benefits. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Positions are pending funding approval. For information about the UCSB Writing Program, please visit our web site, www.writing.ucsb.edu.

Please complete the application process at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00390

Preliminary interviews will be conducted by phone or Skype.

Deadline for primary consideration is Monday, November 3, 2014; applications will not be accepted after December 12, 2014.

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MLA JIL 10/03/14

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University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (OH) - Visiting Asst. Professor

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for one Visiting Assistant Professor of English beginning August 15, 2015 with the possibility of a final year of renewal for the 2016-2017 academic year. UC Blue Ash College is the largest regional college in Ohio offering primarily associate degrees, with an enrollment of approximately 5,900 students. We are seeking candidates to teach a combination of four writing classes per semester, including developmental, first-year, and intermediate composition. This position requires outstanding teaching. We also encourage participation in program assessment and curriculum development; department service; and professional and scholarly activities. Candidates must possess training in English and/or rhetoric and composition with at least three years of relevant college teaching experience in developmental and/or first-year composition.

Position Qualification: The department seeks a person with a doctorate in Composition and Rhetoric or English. ABD candidates making significant progress toward the terminal degree will be considered. Candidates must possess at least three years of college teaching experience in developmental or first-year composition.

Ideal Qualifications: A doctorate in English or Rhetoric and Composition is preferred. Experience working with a diverse population of open-admissions undergraduates is preferred.

To apply for position (214UC9867), please see www.jobsatuc.com

The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. UC is a smoke-free work environment.

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University of Michigan (MI) - Lecturer III - Sweetland Center for Writing (4 yr. Appt.)

The Sweetland Center for Writing at the University of Michigan seeks applicants with a Ph.D. for a fulltime Lecturer III position to begin September 1, 2015. This is a university-year, renewable non-tenure track position which we expect to offer for an initial term of four years. Full-time load is three courses per semester or the equivalent in other duties.

Instructional duties are expected to include teaching from first-year undergraduate through graduate pedagogy (including first-year writing courses, new media writing courses, upper-level peer tutoring seminars, and graduate level training courses on Teaching Writing Across the Disciplines) and working one-to-one with undergraduate and graduate students in Writing Workshop. Administrative responsibilities include playing a leadership role in Sweetland’s Peer Writing Consultant Program, conducting outreach to faculty teaching writing across the College, conducting workshops on a range of writing topics, and serving on departmental committees such as hiring and conference committees.

Candidates must have extensive background in composition and rhetoric; extensive knowledge of peer tutoring and writing center theory and pedagogy; experience in one-to-one writing workshop instruction; a theorized writing pedagogy; and demonstrated excellence in and commitment to the teaching of writing. Ph.D. is required. Experience training undergraduate peer writing consultants and experience with writing center administration is desired.

Offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.

Terms and conditions of employment for this position may be subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a letter of application, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. teaching evaluations), and three letters of reference to Professor Anne Ruggles Gere at scw-2015-pt-search@umich.edu. Application deadline is February 5, 2015.

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MLA JIL 01/16/15

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University of North Texas (TX) - Two 3 Year Lecturer positions in Technical Communication (Non-TT)

The University of North Texas invites applications for two Lecturers in technical communication (3-year, renewable contract) beginning fall 2015. A dynamic, rapidly growing institution that is now the fourth largest university in Texas, University of North Texas is located in the culturally and economically vibrant Dallas/Fort Worth area. Candidates must have earned an M.A. or Ph.D. with a concentration or specialization in technical writing, technical communication, or related field. The candidate must have experience teaching scientific and/or technical writing. Candidates with industry  experience working as a technical writer or experience teaching technical writing or scientific writing will be preferred. Apply online at http://facultyjobs.unt.edu and submit a CV, sample syllabus for a technical writing course, teaching evaluations (for two semesters), and a one-page teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2015 and will continue weekly until the search is closed. The University of North Texas is an AA/ADA/EOE.

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University of North Texas (TX) -  3-Year Lecturer positions in Scientific Writing (Non-TT)

The University of North Texas invites applications for a Lecturer in technical communication with a specialization in scientific writing (3-year, renewable contract) beginning fall 2015. A dynamic, rapidly growing institution that is now the fourth largest university in Texas, University of North Texas is located in the culturally and economically vibrant Dallas/Fort Worth area. Candidates must have earned an M.A. or Ph.D. with a concentration or specialization in technical writing, technical communication, or STEM field. The candidate must have experience teaching scientific and/or technical writing. Candidates with industry experience working as a technical writer or experience teaching technical writing or scientific writing will be preferred. Apply online at http://facultyjobs.unt.edu and submit a CV, sample syllabus for a technical writing course, a sample syllabus for a scientific writing course, teaching evaluations (for two semesters), and a one-page teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2015 and will continue weekly until the search is closed. The University of North Texas is an AA/ADA/EOE.

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University of South Florida St. Petersburg (FL) - Instructor of Writing Studies and General Education - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

Instructor of Writing Studies and General Education 

Job ID: 5730

Location: USF St. Petersburg

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Department of Verbal and Visual Arts

College/Division: College of Arts & Sciences

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

DUTIES: A 4/4 teaching load divided approximately between 3 Writing Courses and 1 General Education course per semester.

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M.A. in English or related field, 18 graduate hours in Rhetoric and Composition and/or 5 years experience teaching college writing

Expertise and experience in first-year writing, online/digital pedagogies, visual rhetoric/culture, professional/technical writing, world literature, multicultural literature, drama/theatre, creative writing, digital humanities

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PhD preferred or terminal degree preferred, 4/4 teaching load, record of outstanding teaching in composition

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This position is subject to a criminal background check.

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Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to your documents. Please upload a cover letter, CV, Writing Sample, Evidence of Good Teaching, and Teaching Portfolio with evidence of teaching with composing technologies (LMS, Google, Office Suite, etc).

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching the documents outlined above. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER, CV, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click here http://www.usf.edu/employment for additional tutorial information.

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The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) is a separately accredited institution and a member of the University of South Florida System. USFSP serves approximately six thousand students and is located on the beautiful waterfront of St. Petersburg. USFSP offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences.

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) is a separately accredited institution and a member of the University of South Florida System. USFSP serves approximately six thousand students and is located on the beautiful waterfront of St. Petersburg. USFSP offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences.

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MLA JIL 10/31/14

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University of Southern California (CA) - Full-Time Lecturers in Writing - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED The University of Southern California Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences announces openings for Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Positions in Writing.

The USC Writing Program in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, California, seeks qualified applicants for full-time non-tenure-track teaching positions—Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Master Lecturer, Assistant Professor (Teaching), Associate Professor (Teaching), and Professor (Teaching)—to join our faculty beginning Fall 2015.

The Writing Program teaches courses that fulfill the undergraduate writing requirement in a context informed by the rhetorical tradition, process theory, and ethical discursive practices. First-year courses develop students' writing and critical reasoning skills within thematic contexts. Advanced courses, attended primarily by juniors and seniors, bring students together based on their academic interests and career goals, addressing writing in different disciplines for various audiences. Small class sizes in both first-year and upper-level courses facilitate a workshop model of instruction, frequent one-on-one and small-group conferencing, and an emphasis on the writing process.

Full-time non-tenure-track faculty teach three sections each semester, for which they will develop syllabi and assignments in accordance with program guidelines. The Writing Program also provides significant opportunities for professional growth and development. Faculty are eligible to participate in program, college, and university governance. New faculty will join a vibrant community of teachers, writers, and scholars composed of faculty and graduate students from a range of disciplines.

The Writing Program hopes to hire faculty interested in making a career of teaching writing at USC. Initial appointments are fixed-term, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and review by the program faculty, its directors, and the college deans. Dornsife provides opportunities for promotion based on demonstrated teaching excellence and service to the program, school, and university.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD or other terminal degree by June 2015. We require demonstrated excellence in teaching writing at the college level and we value familiarity with the needs of writers whose first language is not English. While many of our faculty have scholarly backgrounds in English Literature or Rhetoric and Composition, we welcome candidates from all fields.

Application Procedure: The deadline for applications is December 1, 2014. Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, teaching evaluations and the names of three referees who can speak to teaching abilities. The referees will be contacted directly by USC. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/34219.

Visit http://www.usc.edu to discover more about the University of Southern California. USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

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MLA JIL 10/31/14

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University of Washington (WA) - Lectureship, Interdisciplinary Writing Program - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

One full-time 9 month three year renewable term lecturer position beginning September 2015. Ph.D. required. Full-time teaching assignment is five undergraduate courses per academic year. These are composition courses linked with lecture courses in various disciplines such as Astronomy, Biology, Psychology, Information Science, Philosophy, History, Geography and Political Science. Job responsibilities include curriculum development, collaboration with discipline faculty, mentoring graduate student instructors teaching IWP courses and IWP program committee work. Applicants must have a record of success either teaching writing at the college level or using writing as a way of teaching in a discipline. Composition and rhetoric background and experience in working with natural science writing and/or English language learners are also highly desirable. Applications, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, dossier, teaching portfolio and writing sample, should be submitted electronically through Interfolio. If applicants have further questions regarding the position or need a disability accommodation the department contact is Brian Reed, English Department Chair, (206) 543-2690.

Preference given to applications submitted by November 10, 2014.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.

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MLA JIL 09/12/14

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Washington College (MD) - Assistant Director, Writing Center

Washington College seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director of its Writing Center. This is a full-time, 10-month exempt staff position. Regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with occasional responsibilities on evenings and weekends. The Washington College Writing Center has a 30-year history of supporting the college's writing program and providing individualized instruction in writing to students across the curriculum.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Director reports to the Director of the Writing Center. Responsibilities include managing the Writing Center's online schedule and data collection, providing support for faculty teaching writing across the curriculum, coordinating student outreach and events, and working with the Director to hire, supervise, and provide training and professional development for peer writing consultants. The Assistant Director also works with the Director to coordinate activities and instruction with the other academic resource offices. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to teach a course section in the college's first-year writing program and, with the Director, to co-teach the Writing Center's peer tutoring seminar, the course that prepares students to work as peer writing consultants.
Qualifications: Master's degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field; experience working in a writing or learning center; experience teaching writing at the college level; demonstrated commitment to writing pedagogy and writing across the curriculum.
Washington College is a selective liberal arts college of 1450 students, located on the eastern shore of Maryland within 1.5 hours of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. For more information, please consult www.washcoll.edu.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references through our online portal at https://highereddecisions.com/wcm/current_vacancies.asp. If you have more than one document you would like to include under "Other Documentation," please combine into one PDF file and upload under "Attach Other Documents."

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West Texas A&M University (TX) - Writing Instructor - Full Time (3 yr. Renewable)

West Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, 3-year renewable writing instructor position, full benefits, 5/5 teaching load. Applicant must have Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Writing/Communication, or related field in hand by time of appointment (August 2015).

Ideal candidate will have prior experience with developmental education, particularly integrated reading and writing courses. The successful candidate can expect to teach four sections of writing (composition, technical communication and/or developmental reading/writing) and one section of introduction to literature or comparable sophomore-level general education course each semester.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Monica Hart, Director, Office of Writing Programs, Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages, West Texas A&M University, Box 60908, Canyon, TX 79015

Applications may also be submitted electronically to Dr. Hart at mhart@wtamu.edu. Deadline for applications is February 27, 2015.

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MLA JIL 01/30/15

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