University of Alabama Searching for Assistant Professor of Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies
Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies (CRES)
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Candidates for this position should visit The University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to initiate an application and upload various materials. The application will include the following documents: a CV including names and contact information for three references, letter of application, a writing sample of up to 30 pages, and a teaching philosophy statement with evidence of inclusive pedagogy. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. We expect to conduct preliminary meetings by video conference and final interviews on campus. Prior to hiring, the final candidates will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Please upload writing sample to the “Other Document 1” tab.
Posting Details
| Requisition Number: | 0813759 |
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| Number of Open Positions: | 1 |
| Position Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Other Title Information: | Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies (CRES) |
| Organization: | 204221 – ENGLISH |
| Position Summary: |
Maintain active program of research and scholarly activity. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies, and assist in developing new course offerings. Service to department as appropriate.
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| Ad Text: |
The University of Alabama English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in CRES(Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies) at the rank of assistant professor. The successful applicant will have a PhD in rhetoric-composition (or closely related field) by August 2023, an active research agenda with a primary emphasis in composition-rhetorical studies, and a record of effective teaching. Area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates whose interests include professional and technical writing, writing technologies, and/or rhetorics of science and health. The successful candidate will contribute to our MA and PhD program in composition and rhetoric as well as assist in developing our new undergraduate minor and concentration in digital, public, and professional writing. They may also help us to support the College of Arts and Sciences research efforts in cultural studies, global connections, and/or digital humanities.
To apply, candidates should submit a CV including names and contact information for three references, letter of application, a writing sample of up to 30 pages, and a teaching philosophy statement with evidence of inclusive pedagogy.
Review of applications will begin October 24 and will continue until the position is filled.
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| Additional Position Information: | |
| UA EEO Statement |
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal
Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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| Search Initiation Date: | 09/15/2022 |
| Expected Starting Date: | 08/16/2023 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Candidates for this position should visit The University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to initiate an application and upload various materials. The application will include the following documents: a CV including names and contact information for three references, letter of application, a writing sample of up to 30 pages, and a teaching philosophy statement with evidence of inclusive pedagogy. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. We expect to conduct preliminary meetings by video conference and final interviews on campus. Prior to hiring, the final candidates will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. Please upload writing sample to the “Other Document 1” tab. |
| College/School/Division: | Arts and Sciences |
| Post To Ihe | Yes |
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- Teaching Philosophy
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