[ATTW-L] Inviting Applications - Virginia Tech – Collegiate Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Writing

[Derek Mueller]

Dear colleagues,


The Virginia Tech English Department invites applications for a Collegiate
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Writing. Interested applicants should
submit a letter of interest, CV, references list, and teaching statement by
October 18. I would be grateful for your help in circulating the position
description widely, and I am happy to answer any questions about the
position via email at dmueller -AT- vt.edu.
<http://vt.edu/?fbclid=IwAR07JGckX5BWS5iwcyuTSjCt94_oiHp07xtFfp2hmdT-v_L2BXkiO1Liqgg>
This
position will be posted soon at the university's human resources website (
http://www.jobs.vt.edu/, job no. 510998). In the meantime, the listing is
available at
http://www.hokieswrite.com/2019/09/06/job-posting-collegiate-assistant-professor-of-rhetoric-writing/
.


All the best,


Derek

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Virginia Tech – Collegiate Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Writing



Faculty Rank: Collegiate Assistant Professor

Posting Number: 510998



The Department of English at Virginia Tech invites applications for a
Collegiate Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Writing, who will teach in and
who will contribute to the leadership of a growing, vibrant Composition
Program, to begin August 2020. (See §5.1.5 of the Faculty Handbook at
https://www.provost.vt.edu/who_we_are/faculty_affairs/faculty_handbook/chapter05.html
for
information on the rank of Collegiate Professor.) We seek a colleague with
an open research specialization within rhetoric and composition/writing
studies who is experienced with contemporary approaches to the teaching of
writing, who is dedicated to active professional development, and who
strives to create innovative environments for practice-based teaching and
learning. Occasional travel to national conferences is required. The
successful candidate will be required to have a criminal background check.

The standard teaching load is 3/3. This position will also help shape
professional development activities consistent with goals and methods of
large-scale writing programs. An active research agenda and receptivity to
assuming rotating responsibilities related to writing program
administration are preferred. Virginia Tech’s Composition Program provides
instruction in *ENGL1105: First-year Writing: Introduction to College
Composition* and *ENGL1106: First-year Writing: Writing from Research* to
more than 6,000 students each year.

Required: A Ph.D. in Composition & Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or Written
Communication (or a related field in English Studies) by the time of
appointment. Preferred: Ideal candidates will have experience with the
design of contemporary writing curricula, GTA education, multilingual
writing instruction and support, assessment, writing program
administration, and/or teaching first-year writing.

Applications must be submitted electronically at http://www.jobs.vt.edu,
job no. 510998 [link will be active as soon as the position posts on the HR
website]. Attach to the electronic application a letter of interest that
addresses the qualifications and responsibilities stated above, a
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three
referees with contact information. We anticipate conducting preliminary
interviews via Skype in December and conducting campus visits for finalists
in February. Address queries to Derek Mueller at
dmueller at vt.edu. Applications will be acknowledged via e-mail. Review of
applications will begin 18 October 2019. We seek a diverse pool of
applicants. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees,
students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex
(including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual
orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees
or applicants who enquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or
the compensation of other employees or applicants, or any other basis
protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who desire accommodation in
the application process should contact Patty Morse at pattym1 at vt.edu;
540.231.8466. Virginia Tech is a research-extensive university that
provides opportunities for research excellence.

The Virginia Tech English Department is searching for three additional
positions this year, as follows:

   - English Department Chair,
   http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/510894/english-department-chair
   - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Technical and Professional
   Writing,
   http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/510925/asst-professor-of-rhetoric-and-technical-and-professional-writing
   - Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Technical and Professional
   Writing,
   http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/510928/associate-professor-of-rhetoric-and-technical-and-professional-writing


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Derek N. Mueller
Associate Professor
Director of Composition
Department of English
Virginia Tech
+1-540-231-1738
he/him/his
dmueller at vt.edu
http://www.derekmueller.net/rc/
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