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Arizona State University (USA:Az) - Assistant Professor, Technical Communication
The Technical Communication faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts on the Polytechnic Campus at Arizona State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in technical communication. We welcome applications from candidates with any specialization within technical communication, but applications that demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas will be of particular interest: data visualization/analysis, social media, health communication/medical rhetoric, content strategy/authoring, or digital media. Expectations for this position include: teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in research applicable to our field, provide innovative teaching experiences, advise students, and provide service to the unit, college, and university.

Teaching load is typically two (2) courses per semester. Course load and composition is determined by the faculty head. This is an academic-year 2020-2021 appointment with an expected start date of August 16, 2020. The Assistant Professor position is a benefits-eligible appointment with tenure implications. Salary is competitive to commensurate with experience. Prior to your first day of employment official transcripts are required along with a background check.

The technical communication program is home to vibrant and innovative scholars, teachers, and students. We value the freedom to work interdisciplinarily with faculty throughout the university in a wide range of research areas that help advance the knowledge of students and practitioners and improve the lives of users. We value the intellectual collaborations we have cultivated with other units at ASU, including the School of Sustainability, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, WP Carey School of Business, and the Fulton School of Engineering, with whom we co-administer an MS in User Experience. The technical communication program houses the CRUX lab, where faculty and students engage in impactful communication and UX research using state-of-the-art resources, such as a Tobii eyetracking system. In addition to our MS in UX, we currently offer an MS, BS, minor, and graduate certificate in Technical Communication. To learn more about the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts go to: http://cisa.asu.edu.

Required Qualifications: Desired Qualifications: Application Procedure:
 * An earned terminal degree in technical communication or related field at the time of appointment
 * Excellent written and spoken communication skills
 * Evidence of teaching effectiveness
 * Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities
 * Strong evidence of the promise of scholarly research and publications
 * A record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
 * Scholarly trajectory that considers the economic, social, cultural, and/or overall health of the communities it serves
 * Experience working in a collaborative environment and across disciplines
 * Two (2) or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level
 * Evidence teaching on-line and in-person
 * Experience using course management systems such as Canvas
 * Interest in establishing relationships with industry partners
 * Interest in securing external research funding

Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must contain: The application deadline is October 15, 2019 at 5 p.m. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. For technical assistance with your application contact [mailto:cisahr@asu.edu cisahr@asu.edu], for position-related questions contact Search Committee Chair Claire Lauer at [mailto:claire.lauer@asu.edu claire.lauer@asu.edu].
 * 1) A letter of interest outlining your qualifications, teaching effectiveness and stated commitment to diversity and inclusion
 * 2) Curriculum vitae
 * 3) Writing sample demonstrating your scholarly work (15-30 pages)
 * 4) Teaching portfolio (including teaching philosophy/statement, sample syllabus, sample assignment, student/mentor evaluations, etc.)
 * 5) Information for three professional references (position, title, e-mail, phone number)

Deadline: 15 October 2019

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Brandeis University (USA:Ma) - Two Full-Time Lecturers in University Writing
The University Writing Program at Brandeis University invites applications for two full-time lecturers, beginning Fall 2020. We seek experienced instructors with backgrounds in professional writing, including writing for business and science writing. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as well as experience in the teaching of writing. A PhD is preferred; an MA will also be considered. Industry and/or professional experience involving technical communication, business writing, medical writing, and/or science writing is desired. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and outside the tenure structure. The initial appointment could be up to three years, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidates will be innovative instructors responsible for teaching three first-year, topic-based writing seminars per semester. They will develop topics for these courses with an emphasis on interdisciplinarity to serve better our students with an interest in the sciences and social sciences. In addition, we seek dynamic educators who wish to play an active role in shaping the future of the Writing Program and in working with the broader University community.

Brandeis is a Research I institution with a strong liberal arts program and an emphasis on teaching excellence. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, Brandeis University is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community.

Applicants should submit: writing across/in the disciplines Because Brandeis University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of faculty effort, applicants should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter and/or the teaching statement. Candidates should also indicate how their experiences, interests, commitments or future goals could promote and build Program and institutional pluralism, justice, or unity.
 * Letter of application that addresses relevant experience
 * Curriculum vitae
 * Three letters of recommendation
 * A brief statement of teaching, including a philosophy on teaching
 * A sample course syllabus, with writing assignments
 * An extended writing sample

Submit package to AcademicJobsOnline at: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14409 or bit.ly/UWPjobs

First consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2019, with first interviews beginning in mid-November.

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Cal Poly Pomona (USA:CA) - Assistant Professor, Rhetoric & Composition
The English and Modern Languages Department in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Rhetoric/Composition for appointment beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. Candidates specializing in Border/Cultural Rhetorics are especially encouraged to apply.

At Cal Poly Pomona we cultivate success through a diverse culture of experiential learning, discovery, and innovation. We demonstrate academic quality, relevance, and excellence through our teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activities with student centered faculty in an evidence-based culture. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to being the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives.

The Position: We seek to hire a faculty member specializing in border/cultural rhetorics with a strong interest in the history and theory of rhetoric. The successful candidate will teach existing courses in the English B.A. and M.A. programs—particularly courses in rhetoric, composition, literacy, writing in the disciplines, workplace writing, and pedagogy—develop new courses in line with their scholarly interests, and contribute to the department’s mission of cultivating critical and creative thinking and developing readiness for professional and workplace writing and/or researched writing for advanced graduate study. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance excellence in teaching 4 courses per semester, advising, professional and scholarly activities, and a commitment to service to the university. Applicants whose work demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: Preferred/Desired Qualifications: the following qualifications are also highly desirable for a successful candidate-- Date of Appointment: The university seeks to fill this position for appointment beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year.
 * Earned Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or Communication or Cultural Studies or Literacy Studies (or other closely related field) from an accredited university at time of appointment;
 * Evidence of the potential to direct an internship program or large writing program.
 * Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in rhetoric and composition with a particular focus on border/cultural rhetorics and literacies, history of rhetoric, writing in the disciplines, workplace writing.
 * Evidence of the potential for effective college or university teaching with a diverse student population.
 * Evidence of potential to build a strong record of scholarly activity.
 * Demonstrated ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and/or service and work as well as experience fostering an inclusive environment.
 * Experience as a teacher in various college or university settings
 * Experience teaching and/or conducting research in one or more of the following areas of Rhetoric and Composition:
 * Border rhetorics and cultural rhetorics as they concern issues of citizenship, identity, material well-being and safety (economics, precarity, vulnerability)
 * Histories of rhetoric
 * Writing in the Disciplines
 * Workplace and professional writing
 * Digital rhetoric
 * Experience in Internship Programming and/or Service Learning

Application review will begin November 8, 2019, and continue until position is filled—with first consideration given to completed applications received by November 8, 2019. Early submissions are strongly encouraged. Electronic submission of all application must be submitted online via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/65981

For more information about the EML Department, see https://www.cpp.edu/~class/english-modern-languages/index.shtml

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of the following --
 * a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
 * a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form;
 * the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
 * a completed application form;
 * a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists)
 * three recent letters of reference;
 * a Student Success Statement about your teaching, or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working or engaging with a diverse student population (approximately one page, singlespaced). More information about expectation of the statement can be found here: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/student_success_statement.pdf

Deadline: 8 November 2019

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

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens.

Job Description:

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: Requirements: Additional Information:
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2019.

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.

Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability.

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

First round interviews will be conducted via Skype. Deadline: 31 October 2019

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Colorado State University (USA:Co) (Comm Studies) - Assistant Professor, Rhetoric and Race
The Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University seeks an assistant professor who specializes in rhetoric and race in the United States. Approaches to rhetoric outside the Western and/or European tradition are welcome and encouraged. Successful candidates will study race through any of a number of rhetorical perspectives (theory, history, criticism, or any combination of these approaches) and will demonstrate race is a central and animating focus of their scholarship and teaching in their application. Possible areas of study include but are not limited to racial rhetorical criticism, antiracism rhetorics, post-racism, race and space/place/borders, intersectionality, whiteness, decolonizing rhetorical scholarship, and Latina/o/x rhetorics, Asian/Pacific American rhetorics, Black and/or African American rhetorics, and Indigenous and/or Native rhetorics, among others. Candidates will employ humanistic and/or critical methods in their study of rhetoric and race. While we welcome candidates with diverse academic training in rhetoric, we seek applicants whose research and scholarly training is deeply conversant with the Communication Studies discipline. This is an entry-level, tenure-track, nine-month appointment which starts August 16, 2020. Applicants should submit complete applications by September 16, 2019 for full consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further details and to apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/69910

Assistant Professor - Rhetoric and Race -- jobs.colostate.edu

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

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Miami University (Ohio) (USA:Oh) - Assistant Professor, Howe Center for Writing Excellence
POSITION HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

English:  Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach writing, professional communication, and/or rhetoric courses to undergraduate and graduate students; work in the Howe Center for Writing Excellence as the Coordinator for Faculty Writing Support for the Farmer School of Business (to include designing and implementing writing across the curriculum initiatives for FSB faculty in collaboration with the HCWE’s writing across the curriculum programs); conduct research in the appropriate field; and provide service to the University.

Require:  PhD in Rhetoric and Professional Communication/Business Communication/Technical Communication or related field by date of appointment; demonstrated success teaching business and/or technical writing courses at the postsecondary level (experience can be gained concurrently during a graduate degree program); and two years of experience working as a writing program administrator (in composition, WAC, or writing center) (experience can be gained concurrently during a graduate degree program). Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, admitted for residence as an applicant under the 1986 immigration amnesty law, refugee or asylee.

Prefer:  Consideration may be given to candidates with experience administering a writing across the curriculum program; experience consulting or working with business faculty; experience writing with/for non-academic audiences in business and industry; and/or a clear research agenda focused on writing across the curriculum and/or business communication pedagogy.

Submit letter of interest; vitae that includes a list of graduate coursework in business or professional writing, writing program administrative positions, and all experience writing for industry; administrative philosophy with a focus on WAC administration; transcripts; writing sample; and evidence of effective teaching (e.g., a teaching portfolio, which may be electronic) to [//jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/492420 http://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/492420]. Department will request letters of recommendation from references listed in application. For inquiries about posting, contact Dr. Elizabeth Wardle at [mailto:wardleea@miamioh.edu wardleea@miamioh.edu]. Screening of applications will begin September 13, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Deadline: 12 September 2019

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Norwich University (USA:Vt) - Assistant Professor of English, Director of Center for Writing
The Department of English and Communications at Norwich University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English who will also serve as the Director of the Center for Writing. The typical course load is 4/3 with a 1/1 reduction for directing the Center for Writing.

Responsibilities:

In addition to teaching first-year writing, the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach a range of advanced writing courses?such as Professional and Technical Writing, Writing for the Web, Rhetorical Criticism, and Advanced Composition?which are capped at 15 students per section. The Director of the Center for Writing shapes the mission of the Center and its strategic plan, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, develops innovative programming, and engages in reflective assessment practices. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, the Director is also responsible for ongoing development to include oversight and training of our staff of 10-14 peer coaches.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related field by July 2020; a minimum of two years of experience working in a university writing center; and, demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year and advanced writing courses, commitment to service, and potential for successful research and publication.

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated excellence in the administration of a writing center and experience in writing assessment and curriculum development. Candidates with expertise in professional writing, technical communication, media studies, or writing in the disciplines are especially welcome.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Norwich University offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and Norwich application by November 1, 2019 to https://norwich.interviewexchange.com. Please send questions to Prof. Lea Williams, Chair, Department of English and Communications, lwilliam@norwich.edu.

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===Singapore Insitute of Technology (SGP) - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Centre for Communication Skills), Academic English=== Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s university of applied learning. It aims to be a leader in innovative university education by integrating learning, industry and community. SIT offers applied degree programmes targeted at growth sectors of the economy. As a new university, SIT offers its own applied degree programmes with a unique pedagogy that integrates work and study. It also offers specialised degree programmes in partnership with world-class universities.

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor (Centre for Communication Skills)

The Centre for Communication Skills (CCS) offers quality courses and services that would develop the English language and communication abilities of SIT students so that they are competent and effective in fulfilling their academic requirements, and are confident and successful in discharging their professional roles and responsibilities.

As a faculty member, you will form part of a team of experts who are passionate about teaching in the higher education sector. You will be responsible for teaching communication skills (including English for Academic Purposes, Writing in the Disciplines, Career Skills, and Professional and Interpersonal Communication) to undergraduates in various programs and are also expected to be involved in applied research work with the industry.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and experience: If you are excited to be at the forefront of pioneering higher education, embark on your career with SIT today!
 * A PhD or Master’s degree from a reputable university in Applied Linguistics, Communication, or a related field
 * A proven record of and strong commitment to teaching, with at least three years of experience teaching writing and/or communication skills at the tertiary level
 * Considerable expertise in course design, coordination and evaluation
 * Relevant industry experience (preferred)
 * A good track record in applied research
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Interested applicants please apply through our careers page at careers.singaporetech.edu.sg

For more about us, visit [//www.singaporetech.edu.sg/ http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/]

Deadline: 30 June 2020 (Singapore Time, UTC+8)

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NOTES: ===Soka University of America (USA:Ca) - Tenured or Tenure-Track Writing Center Director / Open Rank Professor in Rhetoric and Composition=== A selective liberal arts university founded upon the principles of peace and human rights, SUA is committed to a global and inter- or multidisciplinary approach to education and aims to foster close intellectual relations between faculty members and students by encouraging mentoring on the part of the faculty. Students come from all over the world and are invited to take courses in any of our 5 concentrations: Environmental Studies, Social and Behavioral Studies, Humanities, International Studies, and our newest concentration, Life Sciences. Our Life Sciences concentration will open in 2020. Thus, we seek colleagues who are innovative pedagogically and interested in helping our Writing Program to develop and grow, as our campus grows. We seek candidates committed to diversity, pedagogy, social justice, human rights and the concept of global citizenship, in keeping with the mission statement of the university. Soka University of America’s beautiful campus, located in Aliso Viejo, California, is within easy access of the rich cultural offerings of both Los Angeles and San Diego.

We seek a colleague who will serve a dual position as Director of the Writing Center and as faculty member in the Writing Program. Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding scholar, teacher, and Writing Center administrator with a strong background in Composition and Rhetoric, preferably with research interests and scholarship in Writing Center theory and practice; a strong commitment to a Writing Center as an academic resource for writing and multi-modal communication for students and faculty; a passion for undergraduate teaching; experience in teaching and advising students of diverse backgrounds; the ability to work well with faculty across the university; an interest in cultivating connections among the Writing Center, the Writing Program, and other SUA academic programs; and a continuing program of scholarly activity. The regular teaching load is five courses per academic year with a reduced teaching load for the Writing Center Director.

Applications:  Each application must include a cover letter that describes the candidate’s perspective on the role of rhetoric and composition in an interdisciplinary undergraduate context and speaks to the candidate’s scholarly/teaching interests; a Writing Center administrative philosophy statement; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of two references to our Interfolio site at http://apply.interfolio.com/66058 The search committee will request additional materials from select candidates at a later stage in the process.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field from an accredited university with specialization in Rhetoric and Composition, as well as experience and scholarship in Writing Center administration. Demonstrated ability to oversee and direct staff and faculty, manage budgets, and develop and implement activities as well as strategic plans in the university Writing Center.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

All materials must be received by November 15, 2019.

Please apply by clicking on this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/66058

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===Soka University of America (USA:Ca) - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition=== A selective liberal arts university founded upon the principles of peace and human rights, SUA is committed to a global and inter- or multidisciplinary approach to education and aims to foster close intellectual relations between faculty members and students by encouraging mentoring on the part of the faculty. Students come from all over the world and are invited to take courses in any of our 5 concentrations: Environmental Studies, Social and Behavioral Studies, Humanities, International Studies, and our newest concentration, Life Sciences. Our Life Sciences concentration will open in 2020. Thus, we seek colleagues who are innovative pedagogically and interested in helping our Writing Program to develop and grow, as our campus grows. We seek a candidate who is committed to diversity, pedagogy, social justice, human rights and the concept of global citizenship, in keeping with the mission statement of the university. Soka University of America’s beautiful campus, located in Aliso Viejo, California, is within easy access of the rich cultural offerings of both Los Angeles and San Diego.

The Writing Program at Soka University of American seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar in writing studies, literacy and/or rhetoric at the rank of assistant professor. The ideal candidate will have an interdisciplinary profile, be able to mentor students across the all five of our Liberal Arts concentrations, and teach at least one course per year in our General Education curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in Rhetoric & Composition, English, or related fields. We are especially interested in scholars doing innovative work as researchers and teachers in interdisciplinary areas like rhetorics of science and/or rhetorics of the environment.

The candidate will help design and teaching upper-level and first-year courses in Soka University of America’s expanding Writing Program. We seek a colleague who will help our program grow to meet the needs of our newest concentration, Life Sciences, in addition to the other concentrations, as well as helping our program to adapt to the ever-changing fields of composition and oral communication. The teaching load is five courses per academic year.

Applications:  Each application must include a cover letter that describes the candidate’s philosophy of teaching, perspective on the role of rhetoric and composition in the interdisciplinary undergraduate curriculum, and scholarly interests; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of two references to our Interfolio site http://apply.interfolio.com/66081. The search committee will request additional materials at a later stage in the process.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field from an accredited university with specialization in Rhetoric and Composition, as well as experience and scholarship in Rhetorics of Science and/or Rhetorics of the Environment.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability/disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

All materials must be received by November 15, 2019.

Please apply by clicking on this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/66081

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio in Texas -- Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Director of Writing Across the Curriculum
The Department of Literature, Language, and Arts at Texas A&M University-San Antonio seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-­track appointment beginning in Fall 2020. This position will direct Writing Across the Curriculum in close collaboration with our university writing programs of First-Year Composition and the Writing Center, and teach within the newly formed Rhetoric and Writing emphasis of our English Major. The Writing Across the Curriculum program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a faculty-led initiative established through Faculty Senate. The director of this program works closely with a Faculty Senate committee, the chair of which provides consultation to the Provost and President. To promote this initiative, we seek candidates who can lead our campus in continuing to implement university pedagogies and curricula responsive to our institutional and regional context. The base teaching load at A&M-SA is 3/3, and this hire will receive a 50% course reassignment to lead the Writing Across the Curriculum program. The Department of Literature, Language, and Arts seeks excellence in instruction, research, service, and administration. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.

Salary is Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

In a letter of interest, please speak to the following topics:
 * A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
 * A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.
 * Evidence of scholarly achievement commensurate with the rank of an Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor.
 * University teaching experience commensurate with the rank of Advanced Assistant or Assistant Professor.

The priority deadline for applications is October 1, 2019. The position is open until filled.
 * Expertise in developing culturally responsive writing curricula.
 * Experience with writing program administration including but not limited to Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Centers, or First-Year Composition programs.
 * Engagement with pedagogies, scholarship, and administrative structures that support our department mission and vision statements.
 * Commitment to working with a diverse student body.

Priority Deadline: October 1, 2019

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The University of Texas at Austin (USA:Tx) - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
The Department of Rhetoric and Writing (DRW) at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for a tenure-track beginning to advanced assistant professor position starting in Fall 2020. We seek a colleague with specialization in one or more of the following research areas: In addition to specialization, candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to and facility with teaching 21st-century writing technologies.
 * History of Rhetoric (pre-modern and/or non-western rhetorical histories/historiography)
 * Public Rhetorics (political, cultural, intercultural, contrastive, global)
 * Writing Studies (professional writing, composition theory, anti-racist/decolonial writing pedagogy and assessment, writing in digital environments)

Successful candidates will be expected to publish actively; teach two courses per semester; direct dissertations, 3-year exams, and honors theses; and offer service to the Department, the College, and the University. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to design and teach an array of courses that contribute to the undergraduate major in Rhetoric and Writing and the Ph.D. concentration in Rhetoric—all with the support of our nationally renowned Digital Writing and Research Lab (DWRL).

The DRW boasts a dynamic, diverse, collegial, nationally and internationally recognized faculty with interests in rhetorical history and theory; composition theory and pedagogy; digital writing and rhetoric; visual, sonic, and computational rhetorics; feminist and cultural rhetorics; media studies; empirical research; and rhetoric and poetics. Sub-units of the DRW include the University Writing Center and the Digital Writing and Research Lab.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing or related field by the time of appointment, an active research agenda, solid publications in the identified scholarly areas, and evidence of teaching excellence.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a sample of scholarly writing (either a dissertation precis or a writing sample of 20 pp. or fewer), 1-page diversity statement, and research statement, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio that includes syllabi for at least one undergraduate and one graduate class via Interfolio.

For full consideration, apply by Oct 1, 2019; review of applications will begin immediately.

Position funding is pending budgetary approval. A background check will be conducted on the successful candidate. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline: October 1, 2019

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University of Colorado-Boulder -- Assistant Professor, Cultural Rhetorics
The Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a beginning or advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cultural Rhetorics to begin August 2020. A specialty is desired in critical approaches to race, ethnicity, culture, embodiment, and/or decolonialism, borders, and migration. A PhD in Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or closely related field is required. PWR welcomes a candidate who will contribute to the ongoing development of the W.R.I.T.E. Lab (writing, rhetoric, information, technology, and ecology), a practice-based research and pedagogy space that asks what it means to write in the 21st century, a question informed by Cultural Rhetorics. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching and research excellence as well as a strong interest in dynamic writing program administration, curricular development, and program-building. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2020.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The ideal candidate for this position would strengthen PWR’s current research profile and curricular offerings through participation in the W.R.I.T.E. Lab. As a contributing and valued member of W.R.I.T.E. Lab, the new member would help establish the research parameters of the Lab, help develop its national profile, identify researchers and mentors from around the country to collaborate with in their own research and teaching.

Please submit application materials electronically at: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2019.

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University of Colorado-Denver (USA: Co) - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Composition
The English Department at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric and writing (the teaching load is 2/2), an active research agenda, and university and department service. The CU Denver English Department offers an undergraduate major in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology and an MA in English Studies. Applications in any area of rhetoric, composition, or writing studies are welcome. The department is especially interested in candidates specializing in cultural rhetorics, critical race theory, digital studies, and/or professional writing. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to maintain an active publication agenda and to develop an excellent teaching record.

CU Denver is a public urban research university located in the heart of Denver that is classified by Carnegie as a Research 1 institution. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

'''Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by Octover 31, 2019.''' Please direct all inquiries to Dr. John Tinnell, Search Committee Chair, at john.tinnell@ucdenver.edu.

Job announcement link: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=17138&lang=en

Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by Octover 31, 2019.

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Virginia Tech University (USA:Va) - English Department Chair
Position Summary:

The Chair provides leadership for the department, ensuring that all programs thrive and connecting departmental goals with college and university objectives, such as implementing curricular reform, creating a diverse and inclusive student body, and strategically growing graduate and undergraduate programs. Responsibilities include oversight of budgets; management of personnel; and stewardship, along with the various program directors, of academic programs. Other responsibilities include serving as the department’s advocate; taking a leadership role in the shaping of a vision for the future of the department; coordinating fundraising and development; chairing departmental committees; evaluating faculty and staff performance; and writing/collaborating on departmental reports. The Chair works to further the department’s commitment to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students and carries forward the department’s diversity plan. The initial appointment as Chair is for three years.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a record of academic achievement in any subject area covered by the department, including literature, composition and rhetoric, creative writing, professional and technical writing, and linguistics, to merit appointment as a Full Professor at Virginia Tech; demonstrated effectiveness in planning and administration; demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and other university constituents; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership ability substantiated by at least three years of service as a program director or equivalent level of responsibility; an ability to work collaboratively; a commitment to the liberal arts and the threefold mission of teaching, research, and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience handling budgets and directing personnel.

To Apply:

Submit applications electronically at [//www.jobs.vt.edu http://www.jobs.vt.edu], posting no. TR0190088. Attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the electronic application, and you will be asked to provide contacts information for at least three references. Letter of interest should focus upon administrative experience and philosophy, but can also address achievement in scholarship, teaching, and outreach, as well as contributions to diversity and inclusion. Address queries to Joseph F. Eska at eska@vt.edu. Applications will be acknowledged via e-mail. Review of applications will begin 21 October 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted in December via Skype.

Job announcement link: [//listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/98767 http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/98767]

Deadline: October 21, 2019

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Whitman College TT Assistant Professor in Rhet/Comp
Tenure-track position in Rhetoric/Composition, with expertise in Rhetorics of Health and Medicine, Rhetorics of Science, or Technical Communication, and some administrative experience, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2020. Ph.D. required.

The successful candidate will offer courses in scientific and technical writing, upper level composition, rhetorical theory and criticism, courses in their specialty, as well as courses that contribute to the College’s general education requirements.

The standard annual teaching load is five courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community and we are particularly interested in applicants from under-represented groups. Applicants should explain how their classroom and scholarly practices will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. This statement can be included in the cover letter or the teaching statement.

In their cover letter, candidates should address their interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click “faculty” and “Assistant Professor of Rhetoric/Composition”. The online application will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a letter of application; separate statements addressing the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly agenda; curriculum vitae; the contact information for three people who will be contacted for letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and complete sets of teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Review of applications begins September 23, 2019.

Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and especially encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer.

Job announcement link: https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/

Deadline: ROLLING, Review begins Sept 23

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Demographics for 2019-2020 Rhet-Comp Job Search
When you add yourself to one of the categories below, don't forget to add one to the Total number at the bottom!

MA:

MFA:

ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand (one-year, VAP, Lecturer, post-doc): (VAP); (post-doc); (lect); Clin Prof (non TT): 1

Ph.D. in hand (unable to find full-time academic employment at the moment):

Ph.D. in hand (full-time employment in academic administration):

Assistant Professor: 1

Associate Professor:

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Lurker:

Search committee member: 1

Total: 6

FIELDS

Primarily working in rhet/comp: 2

...primarily working in a field besides rhet/comp (with strong rhet/comp background):

...primarily working in a field besides rhet/comp (without strong rhet/comp background):

Candidates whose primary specialization is technical / professional communication: 1