Assistant Professor, Digital Rhetoric, West Chester University
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Inserito il 25/10/2015
Assistant Professor, Digital Rhetoric
Department of English
West Chester University
West Chester University’s English Department is seeking a specialist in Digital Rhetoric for a tenure track line to begin August 2016. Collaborative opportunities at WCU include a developing interdisciplinary program in Digital Humanities that spans several departments and colleges. Initial review to begin 11/13, with MLA interviews in Austin. Questions about the position can be addressed to the search chair, Randall Cream rcream@wcupa.edu. Complete text of Job Ad to follow:
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Digital Rhetoric, Tenure-track, beginning August 2016. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition (or the equivalent in a closely-related area), with demonstrated expertise in theory and pedagogy of digital rhetorics, networks, and literacies. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose record of scholarship uses digital rhetorics to explore questions of identity and embodiment (including disability, race, gender, and sexuality). Ph.D. by August 15, 2016. Successful candidates will teach general education, upper-division, and graduate-level courses within the English Department; develop new courses in digital rhetoric; and contribute to developing interdisciplinary programs in the Digital Humanities, Digital Journalism, and Digital Media.
Finalists must successfully complete interview process and teaching demonstration. Dossier and references with contact information will be required prior to interview. Highly competitive salary and benefits. Interested applicants should visit agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa for more information and to apply for the position. A letter of interest, vita, three letters of recommendation, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required. Review of applications will begin November 13, 2015, and continue until position is filled. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background and consumer reporting checks. West Chester University is a vibrant mid-sized regional comprehensive state university located in southeastern Pennsylvania; it is only a short distance to major East Coast cities.
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