Rhetoric/Composition 2017

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Worcester State University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of English, spec. in Rhetoric and Composition
Worcester State University is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence, offering 61 undergraduate majors and minors and 31 graduate-level programs. Worcester State is deeply rooted in the greater Worcester community, with students in a variety of programs contributing more than 100,000 hours of service through hundreds of community partners. The Worcester State campus is centrally located in Massachusetts and nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester.

Job Description:

Full position description available on or before June 1.

Worcester State University has an opening for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with specialization in Rhetoric and Composition. Candidates should have interest and experience in professional and workplace writing with the ability to eventually develop advanced workplace writing courses such as writing for nonprofits and grant writing. Candidates who also have a secondary interest and experience in any of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: writing in the health professions, workplace science & technical writing, ELL, international student writing, and WAC. Candidates will routinely teach first-year composition in the University's writing program and develop additional writing courses to support departmental and university needs. Candidates should have a commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to serve the university community.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English by August 2017 required.

Additional Information:

Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

Application Instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin September 6, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

All applicants must apply online at: http://worcester.interviewexchange.com

Necessary documents for submission include a CV, Letter of Interest, Letter of Teaching Philosophy and Research Statement and 3 letters of recommendation signed and dated within the last six months.

All information that can be uploaded to one's e-account should be done so by the applicant; information which cannot may be faxed to 508-929-8163 or emailed to jrodriguez7@worcester.edu, or may be sent to the following address:

Director of Human Resources

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602-2597

Online App. Form: http://worcester.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=71427

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Deadline: Sept. 6 2016

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