Rhetoric CFPs & TOCs

Rhetoric CFPs & TOCs
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Thursday, August 11, 2016

Job: Department of English: Assistant/Associate Professor Director of Writing Program

Department of English: Assistant/Associate Professor 
Director of Writing Program 

POSITION: 
Probationary tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in the English Department beginning August 21, 2017. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by August 21, 2017.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of a record of excellence in teaching writing at the college level, have experience in writing program administration, in addition to strong scholarship or scholarly potential.
Other strong assets include evidence of:
  • Scholarly activity in teaching writing or administering writing programs or active involvement in writing program community at the regional and/or national level;
  • Experience with WAC, WID, or related campus-wide writing initiatives;
  • Experience with writing program assessment;
  • Additional areas of scholarly interest or research including basic writing, digital media, or cultural rhetorics (including race, ethnicity, gender, and/or LGBTQ);
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The successful candidate will direct the Universitys Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (for a description of the program and courses, see: http://www.uwec.edu/Blugoldseminar/index.htm); coordinate and develop WAC, WID, and related campus-wide initiatives; and teach courses in the English Department. 

Essential duties include supervising and working with professional staff; training and mentoring faculty and staff who teach in the Blugold Seminar program; working across the University to promote the Blugold Seminar and attract faculty involvement; coordinating with the Center for Writing Excellence and McIntyre Library; and undertaking short- and long-term program assessment. The successful candidate will have a 50% administrative appointment for these duties, and will in addition teach 5-8 credits each semester, including courses in the Blugold Seminar and in other areas of English including the MA program, related to their areas of specialization. All department members participate in research and scholarly activities and engage in service to the department, college, and university. 

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, 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. Faculty resources include the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, both of which offer professional development opportunities and the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration. 

A community of 65,000, Eau Claire is the largest city in western Wisconsin with a tradition of and a commitment to strong public education. Eau Claire and the surrounding countryside feature scenic rivers, lakes, parks, and bike trails, in addition to 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: https://www.uwec.edu/human- resources/employment-opportunities/job-openings/ 
Click the link to the English: Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Writing Program position (Job ID# 12060) and follow the steps under To Apply in the frame on the right. Your application will not be considered complete unless all required documents (in pdf format) are submitted: 
* letter of application, describing in part your philosophy of writing program administration 
* curriculum vita, 
* writing sample (15-25 pages). 

In addition, three confidential letters of recommendation will need to be emailed to Alaina Guns, gunsam@uwec.edu. Please have your letter writers or portfolio service put WPA and your name in the subject line. 

Direct any questions to Dr. Erica Benson, Chair of the English Department at bensonej@uwec.edu. 

To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on October 15, 2016. However, screening may continue until the 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. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. 

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:
Human Resources
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

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