On behalf of my colleagues at Eastern Michigan University, I am pleased to share the following job announcement. ***************** Assistant Professor (Rhetoric and Writing - Technical Communication) The Department of English Language and Literature at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in writing with an emphasis in technical communication, beginning Fall 2015. We seek a colleague who will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in technical communication, contribute to curriculum development in technical and professional communication, and strengthen the programs outreach efforts, which include internship programs and collaborations with business and industry. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Technical and Professional Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field by August 2015. Preferred candidates will have professional experience in the field, scholarship, teaching experience, and/or a research program reflecting a commitment to technical and professional writing. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in online pedagogy and course development. Secondary interests might include organizational or cross-cultural rhetorics, user experience, user-centered design, rhetorical genre studies, and digital or computational rhetorics. The candidate will join an established, vibrant community of teacher/scholars, which includes nine tenure-track faculty in the EMU Written Communication Program. All applications must be made online at agency.governmentjobs/emichedu/. Our review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a letter of interest, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample. Please direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Derek Mueller, [email protected], 612 Pray-Harrold Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. If contacted, you will be asked to present three letters of reference and official transcripts of your highest degree earned at the time of interview. About the University EMU enrolls approximately 23,000 students and offers an outstanding benefits package and a collegial work environment. EMUs distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources, strong community initiatives, focus on Education First, and nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate student research achievements set it apart. The EMU campus is located in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor community, five miles from downtown Ann Arbor and 35 miles west of Detroit, MI and Windsor, Ontario. *****************
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:34:57 +0000
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