Full-Time Term Faculty Instructor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse
- Employer
- DePaul University
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 12, 2017
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Speech & Rhetoric
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse (WRD) invites
applications for a full-time, non-tenure-line Term Faculty position
to begin September, 2017, primarily in first-year writing.
Expertise and teaching experience in one or more of the following
fields will significantly enhance an application: second-language
writing theory/instruction; diverse rhetorical practices and
non-dominant literacies; or professional writing, technical
writing, business writing and/or science writing. At DePaul, Term
Faculty members are hired on one-year contracts with full benefits.
Contingent upon annual performance review and enrollment needs,
they are eligible for reappointment and possible multiyear
contracts. Term Faculty in WRD teach three courses per term (a
nine-course load on the quarter system), contribute
teaching-related service to an active and dynamic independent
writing department, and have the right to vote in matters of
governance. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear
commitment to and success in teaching undergraduates; experience
teaching writing to students of varied cultural and linguistic
backgrounds; and sensitivity to the educational goals of a diverse
student population. Opportunities are available, depending on
preparation and experience, to teach in an innovative liberal
studies program and other areas, including our graduate program in
WRD. PhD or MA in rhetoric and composition or an equivalent field
required. Please electronically submit a letter of application, CV,
and three current references. Additional materials may be requested
of finalists. Position open until filled. DePaul University is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or
mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or
any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local EEO laws. A copy of DePaul University's
Safety and Security Information Report and Fire Safety Report is
available upon request. The report includes statistics about crimes
that occurred on campus and public property immediately adjacent to
campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning
campus security, sexual assault and other matters. It also includes
fire statistics, fire safety practices and standards of the
institution. A copy of this report can be obtained by contacting
the Crime Prevention Office at 773-325-7775 or by visiting the
DePaul Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.depaul.edu.
To apply, please visit the following link to complete the
application form: https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu
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