Job Opening at U of Arizona: Scholar with OWI Interests to join faculty in Rhetoric, Composition, & Teaching of English and Writing Program (Rank: Advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full)-- Review begins on 11-10-2014 (Continues until position filled) The Department of English at the University of Arizona invites applications for an advanced Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor to join us as a tenure-track/tenured faculty member in the nationally ranked Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English (RCTE) Program and to build and lead a high quality curriculum in Online Writing Instruction (OWI). This curriculum in the Writing Program will be launched in conjunction with an innovative Online General Education Academy at the University of Arizona. We encourage candidates with experience teaching and administering online first-year writing and a strong background in rhetoric and composition to apply. This colleague will be a member of a collaborative leadership team in the Writing Program, graduate faculty in the Department of Englishs RCTE Program, and a campus leader in digital learning. We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of effective administration, superior teaching, and well-established research. Duties and Responsibilities *Lead a collaborative team in the development, assessment, and administration of new online first-year writing courses in the Writing Program. *Design an innovative online writing curriculum with the support of an instructional design team and extensive technology resources. *Conduct an active program of professional research and publication. *Collaborate with colleagues across the Department, College, and University on research, educational, and outreach initiatives. *Teach graduate courses in RCTE and undergraduate courses in the Department (including the Writing Program). *Advise RCTE masters and doctoral students on professional activity, employment, research, and publication. *Contribute service to the Department, University, College, and community. Additional Minimum Qualifications *Applicants must have a PhD in Rhetoric & Composition, or a related field, experience in administering a college or university writing program, and experience teaching, and preferably developing, online writing courses. *Applicants also must have a record of productive scholarship, a superior teaching record, and the ability to collaborate within and across programs at the university level. Preferred Qualifications *Additional preferred areas of expertise or experience could include: WAC/WID, multimodal and technology-mediated composition, writing curriculum development, teacher development, writing program administration or assessment, critical technology studies, distance or e-learning program development or policy management, and instructional technology design and deployment. For fuller description and to apply online, please go to https://uacareertrack/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1414515812279 Job Number 56661 As an advanced level search, we are asking for the following materials to apply: Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae A separate document that includes the names of three references.* *Only finalists will be asked to send three letters of recommendation and any additional materials. The Department of English is a vibrant intellectual community with strong interdisciplinary connections across the university. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. M/W/D/V. Questions about the position should be sent to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Christine Tardy, Associate Director of the Writing Program ([email protected]) and Ken McAllister, Professor of RCTE ([email protected]).
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 20:21:06 +0000
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