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Molloy College (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English / Digital Writing
The English Department at Molloy College seeks qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position with a specialty in Digital Writing. Teaching load of twelve credits per semester. Courses include writing for media, digital writing, freshman composition, advanced composition, and possibly introductury literature courses. Will initiate and recruit for the department's anticipated new writing concentration. Willingness to teach day, evening, and/or weekend courses. Teaching begins Fall 2014.

Qualifications: Ph.D. required. College teaching experience preferred.

To Apply: Please send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to humanresources@molloy.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resources, Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Avenue P.O. Box 5002 Rockville Centre, New York 11571

Please apply by September 15, 2013.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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New York University - Expository Writing Program, Director Position
The College of Arts and Science at New York University is seeking a Director for its Expository Writing Program, long known as one of the leading college writing programs in the country. The position requires a scholar with strong academic credentials, a commitment to undergraduate education, and experience in teaching writing to undergraduates diverse in national origin, interests, programs, and goals. The director leads a large group of strong, dedicated full-time writing faculty, and works with the outstanding Arts and Science faculty at large to create a dynamic, responsive curriculum that serves the 7,000 students in the College, hundreds of first-year undergraduates from NYU's professional schools (Stern School of Business, the Silver School of Social Work, the Tisch School of the Arts, the Polytechnic Institute of NYU, the Steinhardt School of Education, Communication, and Culture, and the College of Nursing), and students abroad.

The successful candidate will hold the Ph.D. and will have a strong publication record, and will have had extensive experience in teaching writing at both the freshman and advanced levels, as well as in administering a complex program. In addition, he or she will hold a tenured or tenure-track position in the English Department. The appointment will start on or after January 1, 2014, pending budgetary and administrative approval.

The application deadline has been extended to 19 July 2013. To apply, please submit a cover letter; CV; teaching statement, and the names and email addresses of three referees or your dossier service. Please make note of the confirmation number issued once you have submitted your application. http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51604

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Christina Ciambriello at cc1048@nyu.edu.

MLA JIL 05/24/13 - see also: http://english.as.nyu.edu/page/employment

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Oklahoma State University - Asst. Professor, Professional Writing
We seek to hire an Assistant Professor in English who will serve as the Associate Director of First Year Composition. PhD in Composition/Rhetoric or related area, with experience in first year composition. Publications and demonstrated teaching excellence required. Applicants in any area of composition, rhetoric, professional writing, or writing studies are welcome, but we are especially interested in research in one more of the following areas: writing theory and pedagogy, especially related to writing and/or program assessment; writing in community or workplace contexts; and/or composition and technology. Extensive curricular and program administration responsibility, including mentoring graduate teaching assistants who are new to teaching at Oklahoma State University. 2-1 teaching load plus the administrative load beginning August 2014. Salary competitive. For further information on the department, see our web page at http://english.okstate.edu.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 4, 2013. However, we will continue to accept and consider applications until the positions are filled. Email letter of application, cv, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and transcript to [mailto:english.information@okstate.edu english.information@okstate.edu]. Filling of this position is contingent upon availability of funding. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

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Savannah State University (GA) - TT Asst. Prof. - English/Professional & Technical Writing
Assistant Professor in a 10-month, tenure position. Provides high quality instruction in English; teaches upper and lower-level undergraduate courses as assigned in introductory and advanced technical writing for STEM students and English majors, advanced composition, rhetoric and freshman composition series. Responsibilities include teaching 12 hours of technical writing and/or composition per semester; holding office hours, providing meaningful and timely feedback to students, advising English majors, providing service to university, college and/or department infusing technology in teaching, and remaining current in content area(s). Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits.

Ph.D. with 18 graduate credit hours in the area or related sub-fields required. At least two years of university-level teaching experience required; with primary teaching duties to include technical writing and composition. Preferred experience includes teaching technical and scientific writing, using cutting edge presentation software, web-based research methods, and electronic document management tools; and some experience teaching in one or more of these areas: professional/technical writing, document design and effective presentation skills. 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: Asst. Professor English/Professional/Technical Writing Search, Savannah State University; Liberal Arts Department; Box 20029, Savannah, GA 31404

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia - TT Asst. Prof. / Writing Ctr. Director
UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND WRITING CENTER COORDINATOR-Tenure Track

Position summary: The Writing Programs unit at the University of the Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition to serve as Writing Center Coordinator. The individual hired for this position will bear primary responsibility for the pedagogical and administrative functions of the Writing Center. As such, the Coordinator will be responsible for strategic planning, budget management, tutor training and outreach functions of the Writing Center. The ideal candidate should possess a doctorate in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, English Education or a closely related field with significant focus on writing pedagogy. Also, the Coordinator will be expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda within the discipline of Writing Studies with a focus on writing pedagogy, assessment, and/or writing center administration. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be committed to a collaborative model of writing program administration and will work closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Writing Programs. The Coordinator reports to the Director of Writing Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic planning, budget management, tutor training, and general day-to-day oversight of the Writing Center. The position requires teaching, tutoring, and administration. The Coordinator is responsible for preparing periodic and annual reports for the Director of Writing Programs. As a member of the Writing Programs faculty, the Coordinator is expected to fully participate in the planning, training, and assessment functions within the Writing Programs in addition to Writing Center duties as assigned by the Director of Writing Programs.

The individual hired for this position is expected to contribute to University service in addition to teaching, scholarship, advising (as appropriate) and Writing Center administration.

Education and Experience :Doctorate in Rhetoric and composition, English education, or closely related field. Minimum of 3 years teaching rhetoric and composition

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, C.V., statement of writing center philosophy, and three letters of reference (in MS Word or PDF format) to [mailto:employment@usciences.edu employment@usciences.edu]

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions only. USciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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