Christian Brothers University- Assistant Professor in English, (Tenure-track), specializing in Digital Rhetoric /Communications

The Department of Literature and Languages at Christian Brothers University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, specializing in digital rhetoric and/or communications. We seek a candidate who specializes in one or more of the following areas: digital media/culture; ethical challenges of digital culture, literacies, and/or writing; digital methods; and/or critical computation and coding. While the successful candidate will be both able and willing to contribute broadly to the department by teaching courses in our General Education curriculum, the focus for this member of our department will be on upper-division courses that support our programs in rhetoric (English for Corporate Communications degree) and in digital methods, writing tools, and/or spaces. We view digital studies as central to our Lasallian commitment to social justice and community engagement. We encourage a teaching and research agenda in support of this: whether focused on racial justice, environmental justice, digital identity and representation, and/or questions of inequity and access to digital cultures, media, and spaces. Rooted in the heart of Memphis, CBU is primarily a teaching institution. We strive to contribute to a more just and prosperous community in a city with a rich cultural history and thriving arts scene. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Teach general education courses in first-year composition. Develop and teach courses for majors in English studies - particularly with an emphasis on digital rhetoric, methods, and culture - helping the program to build our digital component. Teach Professional Communications and Topics in Media and Rhetoric. If qualified, teach online courses and/or general education literature courses. Engage in continuing professional development.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or Communications (also considered: Ph.D. in English or related field with significant coursework or research in rhetoric or communications as well as teaching experience). Undergraduate teaching experience required. To be considered for the appointment of Assistant Professor, the candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 1, 2020.==Section heading==

Application Instructions: Complete the online, CV with telephone numbers/email addresses of three references, statement of teaching philosophy, 15-page writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, graduate transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation (Interfolio users can put Interfolio-generated email addresses for references in application form). Candidates may also include a statement of diversity. First round interviews will be conducted via Skype.

Please apply at: https://cbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=114118