Rhetoric/Composition 2013

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Indiana University - Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Public Culture
Indiana University, Department of Communication and Culture, seeks an Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Public Culture focused on the rhetorical critique of law and/or public policy with an orientation toward civic engagement. This is a tenure-track position, which requires a strong research agenda, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a Ph.D. completed prior to August 2013. In addition to teaching graduate courses in rhetoric and public culture that reflect core requirements and more specialized areas of expertise in law and/or public policy, the person filling this position is expected to teach undergraduate courses in areas such as freedom of speech, argumentation and advocacy, and legal communication. Ideally, this person would help to mentor undergraduate students aiming for careers in law, government, and non-government organizations as well as enhance linkages with the interdisciplinary Political and Civic Engagement Program (PACE), the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (which maintains a campus debate program), and the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions. Applicants should send via e-mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to: Robert Ivie, Chair, RPC Search Committee c/o Amy Cornell, Assistant to the Chair, Department of Communication and Culture at cmcl@indiana.edu or to RPC Search Committee, 800 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. E-mail applications preferred.

Review of applications will begin on September 28th, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

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Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2012-2013

Massey University, New Zealand -- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Technical and Professional Writing
Applications are invited for a full-time, ongoing Lectureship/Senior Lectureship (US equivalent Assistant/Associate Professor) within the School of English and Media Studies in Technical and Professional Writing. Secondary interests are open, but an interest in WAC (writing across the curriculum) and WID (writing in the disciplines) may be an advantage.

The position requires experience in teaching such courses at University level, an appropriate advanced qualification (preferably completed PhD) and academic publication or other evidence of an ongoing research capacity. 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, to support undergraduate writing courses in the sciences and humanities and social sciences, and to contribute to the future development of composition studies within the School at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants should note that the University teaches courses in internal and distance delivery modes, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and that online teaching is of increasing importance. The appointee will be based at the Auckland campus of Massey University.

Enquiries should be directed to Carol Seelye, Administrator, School of English and Media Studies, ph 64-6-350-5799 x2730, fax 64-6-350-5672 (or 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.

Further details at massey-careers.massey.ac.nz

Deadline: 4 July 2012

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University of Alaska Southeast - Assistant Professor of English
The University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus, founded as Sitka Community College in 1962, shares in Sitka's rich Alaska Native culture and historic Russian era. Sitka has an estimated population of 8,835 and is diversified with fishing, fish processing, tourism, government, transporation, retail, and health care services. A large percentage of our course offerings are delivered via E-Learning to students throughout Alaska. The Sitka Campus awards both certificates and associate degrees.

The Assistant Professor of English will support the University of Alaska's bipartite mission of performing teaching and administrative/public service. Duties include managing and teaching 12 credits per semester of lower division general education English courses, working within an established framework to deliver courses via distance delivery, working with both program and adjunct faculty, and providing leadership in enhancing science skills across the curriculum in both academic and applied studies.

'''This is a 9-month, tenure track position. Employment start date is based on candidate's availability, beginning no later than August 11, 2013.'''

Successful applicant must relocate/reside in Sitka, Alaska.

Required: -- MA in English or MFA in Creative Writing -- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and best practices in E-Learning course design and delivery -- Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills -- Ability to advocate for the university -- Strong organization skills -- Strong computer skills -- Four (4) semesters, or the equivalent, of post-secondary instruction and course administration experience as the instructor of record, teaching lower division English courses -- Experience teaching composition or technical writing -- Knowledge of web 2.0 tools, including online social networking as applicable to higher education -- Ability to work effectively with nontraditional, ethnically diverse, and under prepared students

Preferred: -- Ph.D, or actively pursuing a doctoral degree in a related field -- Experience teaching blended or fully online courses in a higher education environment

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 * Support University of Alaska bipartite mission of developing and teaching 12 credits of lower division English courses using a variety of E-Learning delivery methods, including computer-aided instruction and course management systems. Primary teaching focus involves ENGLs092 Improving Writing Skills, ENGLs110 Introduction to College Writing, ENGLs111 Methods of Written Communication, and ENGLs211 Intermediate Composition: Writing About Literature. Work within an established framework to deliver courses via distance delivery. Work with both program and adjunct faculty, and provide leadership in enhancing science skills across the curriculum in both academic and applied studies
 * Support University of Alaska bipartite mission of providing university administrative and public service as outlined in faculty workload. Mentor and supervise students. Faculty is expected to hold office hours appropriate for the courses being taught. Be proactive in developing and modifying curriculum for delivery and other teaching modalities.

Review of applications begins August 12, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Position is open until filled. No notice will be provided for the closing date.

Online App. Form: www.uakjobs.com

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University of San Diego - Assistant Professor, Dept. of Communication Studies
RHETORIC POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO: The University of San Diego, an independent Catholic institution, invites applicants for a tenure track, Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall of 2013. Candidates should have a strong background in rhetorical theory and criticism, and be able to develop and teach undergraduate courses within this area of expertise. Areas of specialization may intersect (but are not limited to) contexts such as advocacy, protest/social movement and/or campaigns, health/risk, legal advocacy, and social networking. The Department of Communication Studies is committed to faculty who are innovative in their pedagogical and research approaches to investigating human communication. Our faculty represents the breadth of the discipline. We seek candidates who have respect and a commitment for diverse methodological approaches to studying the process of communication. For more information about University of San Diego and the department, please see our website: www.sandiego.edu/cas/commstudies.

At the time of appointment, the preferred candidate will have a completed Ph.D., university-level teaching experience, strong research agenda, expected participation/dedication to advising and service, and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicants should be able to teach a range of communication classes in public speaking, introduction to human communication, communication theory, persuasion, rhetorical theory, communication criticism, and curricula specialization. The Department is committed to teaching and mentoring students as a first priority, while attending to service, research, and creative activity.

We will be conducting interviews at NCA Orlando. Review of all applicants will begin June 1 2012 and continue until November 12, 2012.

To apply, go to http://www.sandiego.edu/hr/faculty and reference Job IRC7862.

In addition to a letter of application and curriculum vitae, please submit:

1. A statement indicating teaching philosophy which (a) addresses the specific challenges of a liberal arts, undergraduate program; and (b) includes a sample exercise/teaching pedagogy used in class

2. Samples of scholarly writing (e. g., published articles or reports, convention papers)

3. Three letters of recommendation

All interested applicants must email documents to (commstudies@sandiego.edu) and upload documents to the following URL: http://www.sandiego.edu/administration/businessadmin/humanresources/jobopportunities/openings.php

Contact: Dr. Leeva Chung, Search Chair, Department of Communication Studies, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, 92110.

source: http://jobs.diversejobs.net

Deadline: review continues until Nov. 12, 2012

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Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2012-2013

Wheaton College (IL) - Two Asst. Professors of English
The Department of English at Wheaton College (IL) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in any field of English (except creative writing). We would especially welcome expertise in world literatures in English, or rhetoric and composition, but we are searching broadly for outstanding teacher-scholars and are open to a range of fields. The ideal candidate will also have strengths in teaching composition and general-education literature courses. Teaching load is 3/3. Ph.D. required by August 2013. Please see College website for more information: www.wheaton.edu.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of references by November 1 to Dr. Sharon Coolidge, Chair, English Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il 60187 or via email: sharon.coolidge@wheaton.edu. Application forms will be sent to promising applicants.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Also posted at Generalist 2013