[ATTW-L] TT position at Whitman College

[Lydia McDermott]

Dear all,

Apologies for cross-listing.

Our job call (below) for a TT Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and
Composition with a specialty in Medical Rhetoric, Rhetorics of Science, or
Technical Communication. Whitman is a beautiful campus and a lovely place
to work.

Best,
Lydia

Tenure-track position in Rhetoric/Composition, with expertise in Rhetorics
of Health and Medicine, Rhetorics of Science, or Technical Communication,
and some administrative experience, at the rank of assistant professor.
Effective August, 2020. Ph.D. required.

The successful candidate will offer courses in scientific and technical
writing, upper level composition, rhetorical theory and criticism, courses
in their specialty, as well as courses that contribute to the College’s
general education requirements. The standard annual teaching load is five
courses. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and
professional development support for both research and teaching.

Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community
and we are particularly interested in applicants from under-represented
groups. Applicants should explain how their classroom and scholarly
practices will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning
environment. This statement can be included in the cover letter or the
teaching statement. In their cover letter, candidates should address their
interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors
as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction.

To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click “faculty” and
“Assistant Professor of Rhetoric/Composition”. The online application will
prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a letter of
application; separate statements addressing the candidate’s teaching
interests and scholarly agenda; curriculum vitae; the contact information
for three people who will be contacted for letters of reference; graduate
transcripts; and complete sets of teaching evaluations or other evidence of
demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Review of applications begins September 23, 2019.

Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and especially
encourages applications from women, members of historically
underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who
would bring additional dimensions to the college’s learning environment.
Whitman College is an EEO employer.

For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area,
see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.

*Lydia McDermott*
Associate Professor and Chair of Rhetoric, Writing, and Public Discourse
Director of the Center for Writing and Speaking (COWS)
First-Year Writing Coordinator
*Whitman College*

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