Assistant Professor of English/Composition & Rhetoric/Writing Pro...
Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM, United States, 88130
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Position Summary
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Composition & Rhetoric or a related field, who will also serve as the Writing Program Director. The position is a 9-month appointment, starting in August 2025, requiring campus presence. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Service, Scholarship, and a 3/3 teaching load, with a reduction of one course per semester to oversee the First-Year Writing program.
- Coordinate the minor in Technical and Professional Communication.
- Teach upper- and lower-division, as well as graduate-level courses in writing and rhetoric, including Pedagogy of College Writing, Visual Rhetoric, and Grant Writing, with courses offered in-person, hybrid, or online.
- Provide training for writing program faculty.
- Mentor graduate students in the composition program.
- Maintain an active research agenda.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric or English.
- Strong background in and experience with writing instruction, including online and hybrid formats.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work may require exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
Essential functions include duties and responsibilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, physical demands, and working conditions.
Additional Information
Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Application Instructions: Submit electronic applications via the "Apply" link, attaching a letter of interest, CV, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts.
Equal Opportunity Statement: ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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