Tenure Track Assistant Professor - English

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition (Professional Writing)

The Department of English in the School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition and area of emphasis in professional and technical writing, to begin in August 2018.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to college-level teaching excellence, have an active research agenda, work well with fellow faculty in various disciplines in shaping the direction of the Composition Program, participate in student advising, and make contributions to the broader community. In addition to expertise in professional and technical writing, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience and success in first-year writing courses, grant-writing, service-learning, and/or writing program administration.

Teaching duties include first-year writing, professional and technical writing, and other contributions to our Professional and Creative Writing major, with a normal teaching load of four courses per semester. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a closely related field in hand by August 2018.

All applicants must electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references to Ms. Sharon Godfrey at sgodfrey@sbu.edu

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30 and continue until the position has been filled. Please address specific questions regarding the position to Dr. Lauren Matz, Chair of the Search Committee, lmatz@sbu.edu

St. Bonaventure University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with St. Bonaventure University requires successful completion of a background screening. Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from employment.