Rhetoric/Composition 2011

=Rhetoric/Composition Jobs 2011=

Abilene Christian University (Abilene, TX)
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Subfield/description: "The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position. All areas of English will be considered, but expertise in rhetoric and composition, technical/professional writing, new media, or world literature are preferred. Background in religious studies or the integration of faith and literature is desirable. Ph.D. prefferred, ABD required."

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 * "Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university. ACU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Nominations of and applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged. The mission of ACU is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. For all positions, send "Faculty Employment Application" with: Teaching philosophy; how faith informs teaching; research and professional activities; discussion of your spiritual journey; curriculum vitae; transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work; and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to the respective contact person."

Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX)
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Subfield/description: 'The Department of English at Angelo State University announces a tenure-track position in technical and business writing. Specializations in new media and distanced education are desired. Teaching load is normally twelve hours per semester, including upper-level courses in technical and business writing along with courses in first-year composition. Knowledge in the field of technical and business writing with specializations in new media and distance education desired. Ph.D. in English with specialization in technical and business writing is required by August 2011.

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CalPoly-San Luis Obispo
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Assistant Professor in Technical Communication, English Department, at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo to begin September 12, 2011. Ability in a secondary field is strongly desirable; areas of interest might include literature, composition and rhetoric, or new media studies. For job details, qualifications and instructions (online faculty application required) please visit https://WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and apply to Requisition #102135.

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Colby College (Waterville, Maine)
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Subfield/description: "Tenure-track Assistant Professor position/Writer's Center Directorship for a composition specialist with a Ph.D. in Rhetoric/Composition or its equivalent. Responsibilities include administering the Writer's Center; teaching introductory and advanced writing courses; and taking a leadership role in campus initiatives to improve communication skills. Experience with ESL necessary; experience with Service Learning desirable. Ph.D. needs to be in hand by August 2011.

Deadline: Until Filled -- Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviewing will take place at MLA in January.

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Marquette University (2 positions)
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Two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Rhetoric and Composition Studies in the Department of English. (Either two beginning Assistant Professors or one beginning and one advanced Assistant Professor) Successful candidates will have expertise in any research area of Rhetoric and Composition Studies as well as interest in administration (after tenure) of First-Year Composition Program and/or Writing Center.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately, with applications accepted until October 20, 2010.

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Norfolk State University, (Norfolk, VA)
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Subfield/description: "Teach a variety of courses in composition and literature (four courses per semester), advise students, serve on departmental, school, and University-wide committees, and support the mission of the University. Flexible generalist with an earned doctorate in English and successful teaching experience, preferably in higher education. Evidence of scholarly pursuits is also preferred. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in teaching traditional and online composition classes, grant-writing, and in developing and implementing non-traditional course delivery methods."

Deadline: September 15, 2010

Effective Date: January 3, 2011

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 * "Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University adheres to the traditional purpose of the Historically Black University and espouses the tradition of service to its students, its alumni, the academy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world."

Northwestern College (Minnesota)
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Subfield/description: '"Northwestern College is an evangelical, non-denominational Christian College....Specific duties include teaching college composition courses and professional writing courses....Qualifications: Ph.D. required in Composition and Rhetoric, Professional and Technical Writing, or appropriately related fields."

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Penn State -Shenango (Sharon, PA)
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Subfield/description: "Penn State Shenango invites applications for a faculty position in English, Assistant Professor, (tenure-track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2011, or as negotiated. Responsibilities: Teach three courses (9 credits) each semester using traditional and hybrid delivery modes. Teaching assignments will be based on the successful candidate's areas of expertise, but will include some combination of English composition, literature, creative writing, or poetry, and may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities and in professional organizations. Qualifications: Ph.D. in English or related discipline. Although no area of specialization is preferred, experience tutoring students and teaching first-year composition and advanced disciplinary courses in writing is a plus. Evidence of potential in research and publication, or a record of publication, and a commitment to excellence in instruction in a learning-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 teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Deadline: Until filled -- Application review begins October 1, 2010 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2011

Scripps College
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"tenure-track Director of the Writing Program. Appointment will be at the advanced assistant professor level. . . . The teaching load is five courses per year, with one course release to direct the Writing Program. Advising and thesis supervision are expected from tenured and tenure-track appointments. Participation in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities Program is expected. While the candidate’s disciplinary focus is open, their primary area of interest and expertise must be writing."

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2010 and continue until the search is completed.

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University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, OK)
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Subfield/description: '"Teach four courses per semester, including upper-division and graduate courses in technical/professional writing and First-Year Composition sections. Engage in scholarship and in service at the department, college and university levels. Earned doctorate required by August 2011"

Deadline: 12/01/2010

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University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
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"The English Department at the University of Michigan expects to make an appointment in Composition and Rhetoric in 2011-2012. We are particularly interested in innovative scholars at the entering or advanced Assistant or beginning Associate level, and we are excited to consider a broad range of areas of specialization, including, for example, rhetorical theory and/or history, genre studies, technologies of literacy, discourse studies, and new media writing."

Deadline: Oct. 20, 2010

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University of North Carolina Wilmington
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"tenure-track assistant professorship in professional and technical writing"

Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2010 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea)
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Subfield/description: '"The Department of English Language and Literature, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in either Psycholinguistics or Rhetoric and Composition. Position begins March 1, 2011."

Deadline: August 23, 2010

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