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Bowie State University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor of English
Responsibilities: Teaches 12 credit hours per semester to include graduate rhetoric and composition courses and freshman writing courses, advises students; conducts research; serves on departmental, school, and/or university committees; writes proposals for public and private grants; performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, tenure-track position.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or a closely related field from an accredited institution required. Minimum three (3) years of college/university teaching experience required. Strong background in composition studies, applied linguistics, and/or writing across the curriculum. Evidence of strong research capability and a strong, peer-reviewed, scholarly publication record in composition studies or a related area; demonstrated ability to teach effectively undergraduate and undergraduate courses in composition; knowledge and experience developing and evaluating undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric and composition including developmental writing; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, university and community service; excellent communication skills; commitment to the mission of the University; digital information technology skills a plus, including Blackboard; bilingualism in modern languages is also a plus.

Condition of Employment: May be required to teach courses in the evening.

http://www.bowiestate.edu/files/resources/assistant-professor-of-english--faculty--english-7.pdf

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NOTES: ===Bowling Green State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor in Rhetoric & Writing=== Rhetoric and Composition. Tenure-track Assistant Professor. The English Department at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Rhetoric and Composition. Candidates should have a strong and varied record of graduate courses in Rhetoric and Composition, a dissertation centered in Rhetoric and Composition, and scholarly interests aligned with the goals and curriculum of BGSU's Rhetoric & Writing PhD Program. We are particularly interested in applicants with one or more of the following specializations: writing program administration, writing across the curriculum, queer rhetorics, disability studies, and literacy studies. The successful candidate will teach courses in the doctoral program, work closely with Rhetoric & Writing PhD students on dissertations and examinations, and work with undergraduate students in writing and other courses, such as those that support the preparation of future secondary teachers. Doctorate in hand or by time of appointment. See our website for a fuller description of the position (www.bgsu.edu/departments/english) and for information about the program in which the position is centered (http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/english/rcweb).

Send letter outlining qualifications relevant to the position, CV which includes a list of graduate courses taken and brief descriptions of courses taught, at least three current letters of reference, and copies of official graduate transcripts to Lawrence Coates, Chair, English Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0191. Applications must be received by October 15, 2014. The starting date of employment is mid August 2015. Final candidate(s) will be required to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to an offer of employment.

BGSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Brooklyn College, CUNY - TT Asst. Professor
The Brooklyn College English department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, who will serve as deputy for Freshman Composition with expertise in the evolution and current state of composition theory and practice. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate 2-4 years of excellence in teaching college composition to students of a wide range of ability, both native and non-native users of English.

Preference will be given to those with experience in coordinating freshman composition courses and in training and supervising writing faculty. The position also calls for teaching the practicum in college composition pedagogy, required of all graduate students who desire to teach in our undergraduate program. Candidates should have a promising research and publication agenda and a commitment to university service.

Information about our Composition Program is available online at http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/composition/homepage.html. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in hand or to be awarded by May 2015 in Rhetoric and Composition. COMPENSATION: $61,903 - $74,133; Commensurate with experience and credentials. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetoric and Composition
Position: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition, Department of English

Starting Date: Fall, 2015

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or closely related field from an accredited university. The Ph.D. must be conferred by position starting date. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level. Record of or potential for scholarly activity, involving students whenever possible. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.

As a University dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good, the successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in a commitment to these purposes.

Preferred Qualifications: We are particularly interested in candidates whose service and research interests focus on writing program administration or writing in the disciplines, including professional and technical writing. Additional expertise or experience in directed self-placement, stretch composition, digital rhetoric, multimodal writing, and/or civic learning is preferred.

Duties: In addition to teaching, duties include student advisement, engaging in scholarly activity, and committee service for the Department, the College, and the University.

Salary: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. Founded in 1947, the University is in the city of Los Angeles, adjacent to the San Gabriel Valley, and has more than 23,000 students who reflect the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is a federally recognized Hispanic-serving, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving, and Minority-serving institution. Faculty may have the opportunity to establish affiliate status with other academic programs, including the Honors College and ethnic/area studies.

Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation one of which addresses teaching, and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: Address applications and required documentation and/or requests for information to: Dr. James M. Garrett, Chair, Department of English, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032

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Denison University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, Rhetorical Studies (Dept. of Communication)
Department of Communication

Tenure-track appointment in Rhetorical Studies at the level of Assistant Professor.

"Teaching and research interests should include the history of rhetoric, deliberative democracy, and/or ethical perspectives on rhetorical theory and performance. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate a critical interrogation of race/ethnicity, class politics, and/or postcolonialism."

A Ph.D. must be in hand when the appointment begins on August 15, 2015; preference will be given to Ph.D.'s in Communication.

Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2014. Applications submitted by October 15, 2014 will receive full consideration. Position open until filled.

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Ferris State University (MI) - TT Assist. Prof. of English - Medical or Health Professions Writing Specialist
The successful candidate will teach face-to-face and on-line classes in advanced writing for the health professions, technical communication, as well as additional literature and writing courses appropriate to qualifications. Responsibilities include 4/4 teaching load (or equivalent in reassigned time), ongoing professional development, and service. There will be an opportunity for curriculum development and to teach additional literature courses appropriate to credentials.

Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus.

Required Education: Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field with graduate course work, publications, and/or professional experience of writing in the health care professions by August 1, 2014.

Required Work Experience: Proven ability to teach undergraduate professional writing.

Posting Date: 11/22/2013

Initial Application Review Date: 12/06/2013

Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript (required): You must attach an unofficial transcript for your Ph.D. degree. You may also attach copies of other transcripts (for your undergraduate and/or master’s degrees). The final candidate must submit official transcripts from his/her highest degree granting institution.

Your cover letter must include your background for the position, teaching experience and approach, and research interests.

Other 1: Please provide the contact information (email and phone numbers) for at least three professional references that can speak directly to your teaching ability.

Online App. Form: https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/7546

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Florida Gulf Coast University (FL) - Asst. Professor, Professional & Technical Writing [Full-Time, Non-TT]
Requisition Number: 2164

Summary: Your initial assignment will include teaching, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Responsibilities: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching. Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the school and university.
 * Teaches Professional and Technical Writing courses, as well as Freshman Composition; course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; involvement on College and University committees and/or initiatives; as well as duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or an equivalent) in Professional and/or Technical Writing or related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. Experience teaching Composition and Professional and/or Technical writing courses.

ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2015. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching Composition, Professional and Technical writing courses as well as teaching virtual and/or hybrid courses. Experience in curriculum development. Experience teaching and developing of large-enrollment courses.

Special Instructions: Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2015

Link to Apply: http://jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53968

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Holy Family University (PA) - Asst. Professor of Writing
Holy Family University, a comprehensive Catholic institution in Philadelphia, PA., invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Writing, beginning January 2015.

The position requires teaching in the university's first-year, undergraduate writing program, as well as courses in composition and, contingent upon availability, literature. The ideal candidate will have specialization and teaching experience in these areas, along with a track record of related research and publication. Candidates should have a commitment to support the mission of Holy Family University and possess excellent teaching skills, an active scholarly agenda and a willingness to participate in student advising and campus service. A Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric is required.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement about teaching and research interest, complete graduate transcripts indicating earned Ph.D., and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Shelley Robbins, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences. All materials are to be emailed to [mailto:writingsearch@holyfamily.edu writingsearch@holyfamily.edu]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Indiana University (IN) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor, Composition and Rhetoric
Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in composition and rhetoric, to develop and provide training for courses in first-year, advanced, and professional multilingual writing. Specialties might include pedagogies of multilingual composition; global contexts for the study of writing in English; and/or comparison of Western rhetoric with other rhetorics. The appointment is effective starting in the fall of 2015. Teaching load is typically 2-2 on a semester system but can be reduced to accommodate program responsibilities. Ph.D. in English, Writing Studies, or Linguistics required by August 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin October 8 and continue until the position is filled. Letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/914. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Professor John Schilb, Search Committee Chair, at jschilb@indiana.edu or Indiana University Department of English, Ballantine 442, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405. Indiana University is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity; we encourage applications from women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.

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Oregon State University (OR) - TT Assistant Professor, Rhetoric and Composition/Literacy Studies and English Language Learners
Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan (http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/phase3 ) articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success. As part of this commitment, OSU has established a hiring initiative for 2014-15 that is designed to support these strategies. In alignment with this initiative, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of Rhetoric and Composition/Literacy Studies and English Language Learners.

This position focuses on research, teaching, and professional development that advances student success and diversity for English language learners in university writing courses. The faculty member will teach four courses per year on a trimester system, typically including undergraduate writing courses and undergraduate and graduate courses in the teaching of writing, literacy studies, and English language learning in writing instruction. This position will maintain a commitment to intensive mentoring and advising of graduate students in thesis projects. The position will also create and implement professional development workshops for GTAs, faculty, and instructors. A record of scholarship/creative activity and potential for distinction in the field are required for tenure.

The primary mission of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is research/creative activity and undergraduate and graduate education. The School is home to university-wide writing programs taught by faculty in the discipline of rhetoric and composition and a graduate program (MA in English) with a rhetoric, writing, and culture strand. Faculty offer graduate coursework in the teaching of writing and literacy studies leading to an MA in English with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition. The School also offers an MFA in Creative Writing, undergraduate minors in writing and film, and a B.A. in English. The new faculty member will engage collaboratively with researchers and teachers in rhetoric and composition faculty (including our Director of First-Year Writing), and may become involved in such ongoing OSU initiatives as international education, global diversity, and Latino/a outreach and engagement.

As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is a community that includes and values the voices of all people. As such, we recognize the social barriers that have systematically marginalized and excluded people and communities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin and religion. We are committed to the equity of opportunities, and strive to promote and advance diverse communities. We value and proactively seek genuine participation from these historically under-represented and underserved groups, and recognize them as an essential component of creating a welcoming and rich academic, intellectual, and cultural environment for everyone. CLA is home to the Center for Latin@ Studies and Engagement, one of two Latino research centers in Oregon public higher education.(http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/centers-and-initiatives/center-latino-studies-and-engagement.)

In order to receive full consideration for this position, your application must be received by November 30, 2014.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV.

2) A cover letter of interest indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Transcript of graduate work. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 5MB or less. If over 5MB in size, submit to contact person listed below. Transcripts must be received by the closing date.

In addition, applicants must also submit cover letter, cv, transcript, and three letters of reference electronically through InterfolioByCommittee at the following site - http://apply.interfolio.com, posting number 25794.

For additional information, please contact Amelie Stoyer at (541) 737-1635 or Amelie.Stoyer@oregonstate.edu.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64693

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Radford University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor, Technical / Business Writing
ENGLISH: entry-level tenure-track assistant professor position. Teach undergraduate and graduate business and professional/technical writing courses. Ph.D. (in hand by August 2015) in Professional or Technical Communication or in English with an emphasis in professional or technical communication required. Experience writing for business, government, or non-profits preferred. Experience teaching online and with emerging media preferred. Position requires a commitment to an ongoing research agenda and University service. Position starts August 2015. Send letter of application, vita, evidence of effective teaching, and contact information for three references to Dr. Rosemary Guruswamy, Chair, Department of English, Box 6935, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, rguruswa@radford.edu. Electronic applications preferred.

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Salisbury University (MD) - TT Assistant Professor, Composition and Rhetoric: Digital Rhetoric
The English Department of Salisbury University seeks a qualified candidate in Composition and Rhetoric for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position beginning August 18, 2015.

Primary Job Duties: Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in digital rhetoric, web-based and professional writing, as well as graduate courses in our MA program such as Research Methods and Rhetorical Criticism. Academic advisement and three-course teaching load each semester. Candidates are expected to be able to use effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate required by start date of the position. Primary concentrations in Rhetoric, Rhetorical Theory, and Digital Rhetoric are preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills & Abilities: Evidence of successful teaching skills, promise as a scholar, and interest in service to the department and the university. Interest in supervising the freshman English program and mentoring graduate assistants is also desirable. Secondary areas of interest are welcome.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) A letter of application that should outline education history, teaching experience, and interest (including possible secondary areas of specialization), publication record and current prospects in literary writing and any scholarly research activities and interests; Candidates should indicate in their letter of application for which position they are applying. 2) Curriculum Vitae. Additionally, please have three (3) blind letters of reference, provided directly from your professional references or by an Online Credential Service Provider sent directly to englishsearch@salisbury.edu.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Loren Loving Marquez at llmarquez@salisbury.edu. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any other documents via Email.

Applications submitted by November 4, 2014 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Initial interviews will be held via Skype. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verifications of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2015.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s magazine. SU has 380 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,200.

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Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) - Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities (Full-Time Non-TT)
The College of Arts and Letters at STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is seeking candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing and Humanities to teach in our Freshman Experience Program, commencing spring 2015 and/or fall 2015. Candidates must hold a Ph. D. in a humanistic discipline such as history, philosophy, literature, or one of the social sciences, and possess experience teaching at the undergraduate level in both the field of expertise, as well as writing and composition.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both courses that make up the Freshman Experience at Stevens: CAL 103, College Writing and Communications; and CAL 105, Knowledge, Nature Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities and Social Sciences. (For further information please visit http://stevens.edu/cal/freshmanexp)

Stevens Institute of Technology is located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Founded in 1870, Stevens students, faculty, and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems and technology management. The College of Arts and Letters contributes to the mission of Stevens with its programs that engage in research at the intersection of science, technology, the arts, and humanities in ways that benefit society.

Candidates interested in applying should prepare an application that includes a letter of intent, current C.V., and the names and contact information for three referees. Please combine all materials into a single document (MSWord or PDF) for submission. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted electronically through the HR website at http://www.apply2jobs.com/Stevens.

For more information, please visit http://www.stevens.edu/cal.

Questions may be addressed to: Jennifer McBryan jmcbryan@stevens.edu

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Taylor University (IN) - TT Asst. Professor, Professional Writing
Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a faculty appointment in the Professional Writing Department. This is a tenure track position beginning in January 2015. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Earned doctorate in English, journalism, or mass communications is preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates with extensive professional experience and the ability and willingness to complete a terminal degree. . Vast range of professional experience is required in both secular and Christian publishing of books, newspapers (print and online), magazines, blogs, and web pages. Personal track record of success as an author, reporter, freelance writer, and editor is vital, as well as in-depth experience in teaching seminars, workshops, and classes on the college level. Candidates must be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University.

The successful candidate will teach courses in Advanced Editing, Freelance Magazine Writing, Commercial Fiction Writing, Business and Technical Writing, Foundations of Professional Writing, and Social Media, and will help to coordinate specialty seminars in such areas as childrens book writing, YA and NA genre writing, scriptwriting, playwriting, humor and comedy writing, niche publishing, foundational journalism, and advertising copywriting. Professional service, student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance are expected.

Taylor University is an evangelical, independent, interdenominational Christian liberal arts university in which all programs are shaped by a biblical, Christian worldview and the integration of faith, learning and living within a community of intentional Christian nurture and relationships.

Taylor is distinctive in its commitment to both spiritual and intellectual development. Academic pursuits at Taylor are rigorous, demanding imagination, dedication and integrity from both students and faculty. As a Christian institution, Taylor University has highly capable, supportive faculty who recognize that all truth has its source in God. Taylor University carries out its mission and purposes primarily by offering undergraduate programs in its residential campus setting. The University also offers focused graduate programs that expand and complement curricular and institutional strengths. The University is located in the pastoral, small town environment of Upland, Indiana, seventy miles north of Indianapolis and fifty miles south of Fort Wayne. The proximity to metropolitan areas provides numerous benefits, including access to specialized healthcare and cultural and entertainment opportunities including music, theater, art, professional athletics and commerce.

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Texas A&M University Kingsville (TX) - Asst/Assoc/Professor of English (Writing Center Director)
Job Summary: Director of Writing Center and Advanced Assistant Associate, or Full Professor of English beginning Fall 2014 or Spring 2015.

Job Responsibilities: Will develop and oversee all operations of the Writing Center, specifically design a program to serve the university community and train all Writing Center staff; work collaboratively with academic programs to design writing pedagogy workshops for faculty in all disciplines; promote and publicize the services of the Writing Center to the campus community; manage the Center's budget; assess the effectiveness of the Writing Center operations; provide professional development opportunities for the Writing Center staff; and maintain the technology and equipment needs of the Center. In this capacity, the Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Will teach one course each fall and spring semester and will remain active in research, professional development, and service to the university and profession; however, for first two years of employment, new hires may not teach, in order to participate in the New Faculty Investment Program. Courses include first - year composition, sophomore literature, and upper level courses of English. In this capacity, the Director will report to the Chair of the Department of Language and Literature.

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 * Ability to envision and initiate a new writing center, to manage funds, and supervise writing mentors; and
 * Ability to train discipline-specific faculty liaisons to develop writing intensive courses in various disciplines

Minimum Qualifications:
 * Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or university.
 * Current Rank of advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor.

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United States Air Force Academy (CO) - Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY. Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition (#15-01DFENG). The Department of English and Fine Arts invites applications for an assistant professor position beginning June 29, 2015. Secondary areas of interest of assessment, writing program administration, and/or literature are highly desired. The initial appointment will be for three years. Successive reappointments of up to four years are possible. Responsibilities of this position include teaching core and majors’ English courses and fulfilling associated departmental duties, including directing a freshman writing program. A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition is required, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. To Apply: Go to http://www.usajobs.gov. Type in “USAF Academy” in the “Where” box and click on “Search Jobs.” Then scroll down until you locate this position. Applications must be received by November 20, 2014. U. S. citizenship required. For additional information go to http://www.usafa.edu/df/dfeng/positions.cfm.

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University of Colorado Boulder (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric
The Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a beginning or advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric to begin August 2015. A specialty is desired in one or more of the following areas: translanguaging, digital literacy, public rhetoric, eco-composition and sustainable cultures, writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines, or professional and technical communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching and research excellence as well as a strong interest in dynamic writing program administration and program-building. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2015.

The PWR is an independent unit, reporting directly to the College of Arts and Sciences and serving the entire campus. It hosts a campus writing center, contributes to residential academic programs, and cultivates community outreach, diversity, and sustainability.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting F01596. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/85251

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University of Nebraska-Kearney (NE) - TT Asst. Professor, Digital Rhetorics
The Department of English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in composition and rhetoric. Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition is required by the time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a sustained scholarly engagement with digital forms of writing, literacy, and/or rhetoric. In addition, applicants should demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following areas: multimodal composition, technology and pedagogy, literature and digital media, public writing, or the history and theory of rhetoric. Applicants should also be able to teach analysis and production with digital media and technologies. Demonstrated interest in creating innovative online writing courses a plus. The successful applicant must demonstrate the potential to maintain an active publication agenda in composition/rhetoric and to develop an excellent teaching record. Start date: August 2015.

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. in English with specialization in Rhetoric and Composition with demonstrated scholarly engagement with digital forms of writing, literacy, and/or rhetoric.

Preferred Qualifications:  Expertise in at least one of the following areas: multimodal composition, technology and pedagogy, literature and digital media, public writing, or the history and theory of rhetoric.

Applications review begins October 10, 2014 and will continue until filled.

To apply visit http://unkemployment.unk.edu and follow instructions to complete the Faculty application. In addition attach a letter of application, vita, and contact information for at least three professional references to the on-line application. Applicants may apply for the faculty position or for the combined faculty and Department Chair position; please state intentions clearly in the cover letter.

Direct questions about the position to: 308-865-8342

Direct questions about the online application process to: 308-865-8655 or [mailto:employment@unk.edu employment@unk.edu]

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) - TT. Asst. Professor of English, Rhetoric and Composition
The Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Composition and Rhetoric specialist. Areas of interest that are especially welcome include literacy theory and practice in schools, communities and multimodal/digital spaces; scholarship of teaching and K-12 teacher development; cross cultural rhetorics; and socially conscious writing pedagogies. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty providing leadership in any of the program’s areas of emphasis, including the Nebraska Writing Project, the undergraduate and graduate writing program, and the Writing Center.

Ph.D. in English or closely related field by August 2015, a record of excellent teaching, and a promising research program.

Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, search for requisition # F_140131 and click on “Apply to this job” and complete the form. Applicants should be prepared to attach a letter of application and a curriculum vitae.

For information about the application process or about the position, contact Professor Robert Brooke, Search Committee Chair, 402-472-1807, rbrooke1@unl.edu.

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, Digital Literacies
The English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member in Digital Literacies at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 24, 2015. This position is funded through the Blugold Commitment, a student-initiated tuition increase designed to enhance the distinctive, high-quality UW-Eau Claire experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition or related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by August 24, 2015. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching writing at the college level, in addition to evidence of strong scholarship or scholarly potential.

Other strong assets include evidence of: Additionally, we seek candidates who value liberal education and want to join us as we develop and implement an innovative outcomes-based Liberal Education Core program in fall 2016.
 * Additional areas of scholarly or teaching interests in cultural rhetorics (including race, ethnicity, gender, and/or LGBTQ);
 * Demonstrated commitment to teaching first-year writing;
 * Experience with WAC and/or WID;
 * Experience with writing program assessment;
 * Experience with ESL/ELL;
 * Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful candidate will teach in the first-year writing program, the Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (http://www.uwec.edu/blugoldseminar/index.htm), and assist the Director of Composition with program development. The successful candidate will also teach other courses as appropriate for his/her areas of expertise, including but not limited to advanced writing and graduate courses in the Masters in Writing program. The typical semester load is three courses, equivalent to 11-12 credits. All department members participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and engage in service in the department, college, and university.

DEPARTMENT:  The English Department is a thriving, diverse academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. The department offers rigorous emphases in creative writing; linguistics; education; critical studies in literatures, cultures, and film; and rhetorics of science, technology, and culture to English majors and minors. There is also a small yet vital Masters program in English. Please see our website for more information: http://www.uwec.edu/english/

UNIVERSITY & EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire promotes diversity and inclusiveness, stewardship and sustainability, leadership and innovation. With approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and administrative/professional staff, UW-Eau Claire is consistently rated as one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest and enjoys a national reputation for excellence in liberal education, faculty-undergraduate research, and study abroad. As the UW System's only Center of Excellence for faculty and undergraduate research, faculty and students regularly work side-by-side on original research.

Often described as Wisconsin's most beautiful campus, UW-Eau Claire's campus spans the banks of the Chippewa River in the heart of Eau Claire, western Wisconsin's largest city. Eau Claire and the surrounding countryside have many scenic rivers, lakes, parks, bike trails and wooded areas where students and community members enjoy seasonal sports, camping, canoeing, and a variety of other recreational activities.

Eau Claire is a safe, friendly, and affordable community of 65,000 with employment opportunities for family members, outstanding schools for children, and vibrant local food and arts cultures. Eau Claire is 90 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul, which additionally offers world class theater, symphony and chamber orchestras, opera, and major league sports.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Applications are submitted electronically: http://www.uwec.edu/employment/index.

Click the UWEC Careers link for Blugold Writing Position: Digital Literacies Specialist (Job ID#9923). Instructions are available under the Apply Online FAQs link. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click Here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are received and all required fields are completed.

Please submit the following in PDF format: If you have application questions, please email Dr. Erica Benson, Interim Chair of English, at [mailto:bensonej@uwec.edu bensonej@uwec.edu].
 * letter of application,
 * curriculum vita,
 * graduate school transcripts (official or unofficial),
 * writing sample (15-25 pages),
 * three letters of recommendation that you arrange to have directly sent to Ms. Vickie Schafer, [mailto:lazarvr@uwec.edu lazarvr@uwec.edu].

To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received by Friday, October 17, 2014. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Under Wisconsin law, applicants' names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing, and names of all finalists must be released. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity. To learn more, visit our Web site: http://www.uwec.edu/employment/.

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 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2015

Virginia Military Institute (VA) - TT Assistant Professor of English (3 Positions)
Openings for three tenure-track assistant professors of English with professional interest and expertise in Rhetoric and Composition, beginning August 2015, to teach three courses per semester, including freshman and upper-level courses in an English major with a central focus on rhetoric.

Review of applications will begin October 10 and continue until the position has been filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported undergraduate military college of engineering, the sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. Military experience is not required for faculty.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. by August 2015. Those with substantial training and professional activity in one or more of these areas are particularly encouraged to apply: classical rhetoric, creative writing (fiction), and oral communication.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must both fill out an on-line application and submit required supporting materials (a letter of application, résumé, transcript, and three letters of recommendation) either by e-mail to [mailto:RCSearch15@vmi.edu RCSearch15@vmi.edu] or by mail to Dr. Emily Miller, Head, Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450.

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 * NOTE: A very similar search was conducted last year; see Rhetoric/Composition 2014