Rhetoric/Composition 2012

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University of Arkansas, Little Rock
The Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock seeks an Assistant Professor to serve as Director of First-Year Composition (R99363). This is a 12 month tenure-track position. A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field is required. Experience and training in Writing Program Administration preferred. Candidates must have an active research agenda and be involved in appropriate professional organizations. They will also be expected to demonstrate a commitment to student retention and a respect for diversity.

The Director of First-Year Composition manages all aspects of first-year writing courses, such as faculty development, assessment, curriculum development, and supervision of adjuncts and graduate assistants.The department offers a BA in Professional and Technical Writing, a Minor in Writing, and an MA in Professional and Technical Writing. These degrees include courses in rhetoric, editing, creative non-fiction, and technical writing. The department has approximately 90 active majors and 50 active graduate students.

Applicants should submit a letter of application (referencing R99363), a current CV, and three references to George H. Jensen, Chair, Department of Rhetoric and Writing, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Additional information may be requested later. The department will begin screening applications on September 15, 2011. The position will begin January or July 2012.

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University of La Verne
The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of La Verne invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern Languages. The appointment will begin August 2012. Position duties include teaching composition courses, advising students, curriculum development of the writing program, and university service.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of teaching, research, and service at a liberal arts college and be committed to the mission and vision of La Verne. The Writing Program is responsible for composition and rhetoric classes and offers a creative writing major; it is part of a college that stresses interdisciplinary approaches to education, community engagement, and values undergraduate research. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in rhetoric/composition (Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in rhetoric/composition will be considered) and demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching and have a record of scholarship with a promise of continued publication. Additional experience in any of the following is desirable: TESOL, writing across the curriculum, or creative writing.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Conference in January.

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research agenda, along with three letters of reference in Word or PDF format to: jobs@laverne.edu, or mail to Human Resources, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne CA 91750. Reference position #3122.

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University of San Francisco
The Department of Rhetoric and Language at the University of San Francisco announces a renewable term position in Rhetoric and Composition. Salary and benefits are competitive. Term faculty at the University of San Francisco are full members of the faculty union and receive the same salary and benefits package as tenure-track faculty.

Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include teaching 12 units (20-student cap) sections of first-year composition per semester, participating in professional development activities, and performing service that will strengthen the program such as advising and curriculum development. The program's curriculum draws heavily on the rhetorical tradition and emphasizes the use of non-fiction texts to teach academic writing and literacy. Candidates should be interested in joining a dynamic, committed, and innovative faculty.

Other Responsibilities A Ph.D. or A.B.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, or a Ph.D. or A.B.D. in a closely related field with a strong emphasis in rhetoric and composition is required.

For more information, visit https://www.usfjobs.com/postings/5723

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.usfjobs.com

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University of Wisconsin Madison
The English Department at the University of Wisconsin at Madison seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar at the rank of assistant professor in composition/rhetoric, with a specialty in 21st century rhetorics, literacies, and archives. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship addresses globalization, transnationalism, and immigration; environmentalism and rhetorics of science; or questions of identity (esp. related to gender, disability, or the transcultural). Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels may include courses in the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric and literacy; digital archives; interdisciplinary English studies; and research methods.

To apply, please e-mail a CV, a letter of application describing research and teaching strengths, and a recommendation dossier to Professor Theresa Kelley, Chair, Department of English at employment@english.wisc.edu. Pdf files are preferred.

Materials that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to Professor Theresa Kelley, Chair, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 600 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706, Attn: Composition/Rhetoric Search.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2011. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment.

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Virginia Military Institute
Assistant Director of the Institute Writing Program for Writing Center Administration. Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Rhetoric and Composition. Teach two courses per semester, including first-year composition and upper-level courses in rhetoric and writing, and manage the VMI Writing Center. Duties will include coordinating the Center’s daily operations, programs, budget, and personnel, and developing relationships between the Center and the academic community to support writing across the curriculum. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and an emerging leader in the field as evidenced by scholarship and experience in developing writing centers, writing across the curriculum, or other writing program initiatives. Visit our websites for more information: Institute Writing Program www.vmi.edu/iwp and the Department of English and Fine Arts www.vmi.edu/ENFA. Ph.D. by August 2012. Competitive salary with full benefits.

Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported undergraduate military college of engineering, the sciences, humanities, and the social sciences with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. Military experience is not required for faculty. Send letter of application and dossier including transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Emily P. Miller, Head, Department of English and Fine Arts, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450. Review of applications will begin October 7 and continue until the position has been filled. Interviews at SAMLA (and possibly at MLA). VMI is an EOE. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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