[ATTW-L] Job opening at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

[Barbara Shwom]

 Good afternoon,

I am very pleased to announce that Cook Family Writing Program at
Northwestern is currently seeking a full time lecturer in writing and
business communication to join our program September 1, 2018. This is a
2-year temporary position; however, in 2019, we will be hiring one or two
continuing NTT faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor of
Instruction level, with a clear promotion track up to full Professor of
Instruction. An excellent candidate who is accepts the lecturer position in
2018 will be encouraged to apply for a continuing position in 2019.

Northwestern is located on a beautiful campus on the shores of Lake
Michigan, just north of Chicago. Our program is very collegial, and we
would welcome a new colleague who has experience or interest in teaching
business writing (and presenting) as well as interest in other types of
writing-intensive courses.

A full description of the job and application instructions are below.
Please pass this email along to any colleagues or current graduate students
who may be interested. For more information, feel free to contact me using
the contact info in the signature block.


*Full time Lecturer in Writing and Business Communication*

The Stanton and Bobbie Cook Writing Program at Northwestern University
invites applications for a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible,
non-tenure track teaching faculty position to teach “Writing and Speaking
in Business” and other writing-intensive courses. The position begins on
September 1, 2018, and the term of appointment will be two years at the
rank of Lecturer. To learn more about the Cook Family Writing Program,
please see www.writingprogram.northwestern.edu.

Responsibilities include teaching six quarter-long undergraduate courses
per academic year in a 2/2/2 schedule. At least four of the courses will be
sections of “Writing and Speaking in Business,” a core course for students
minoring in the Kapnick Business Institutions Program ((
http://www.bip.northwestern.edu/), the largest minor in Weinberg College of
Arts and Sciences. Depending on candidate interest and the needs of the
program, other teaching opportunities may include intermediate composition,
a first-year seminar, and/or Design Thinking and Communication (team taught
in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences).

Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field—for example professional
communication, business communication, technical communication, rhetoric
and composition, digital rhetoric, or applied linguistics. ABD may be
considered. Preference will be given to excellent teachers who have one or
more years experience teaching business, organizational, or professional
communication. The candidate will join a team of faculty who teach based on
a common set of learning objectives and who work together to create new
assignments to refresh the course. All candidates must have an interest in
working collaboratively with colleagues to develop course materials and
pedagogy.

Interested applicants should direct all questions to Barbara Shwom at
bshwom at northwestern.edu.

Review of applications will begin on May 7, 2018 until position is filled.

Applicants should submit electronically a letter of application, CV,
teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, course syllabi,
teaching evaluations from 2-3 recently taught courses, etc.), and three
letters of recommendation. Additional information and application link are
available at
http://www.writingprogram.northwestern.edu/about/faculty-search.html
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the United States.


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Barbara Shwom
Professor of Instruction in Writing
The Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Writing Program
Northwestern University
555 Clark Street #247
Evanston, IL 60208
Office phone: 847-491-7690
Cell: 847-769-6494
Email: bshwom at northwestern.edu
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