[ATTW-L] Senior Faculty position in Composition at MSU

[Hart-Davidson, William]

Dear Colleagues,

We are hiring in WRAC! Please share and inquire if you have questions we can answer.

-Bill H-D


Associate/Full Professor Tenure System


Position Summary

The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures at Michigan State University seeks a colleague at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to join our department to participate in and contribute to our first-year writing program and who will be able to contribute to our graduate program in Rhetoric and Writing, especially in areas of composition studies, writing pedagogy, and writing program administration. Our department is an innovative, inclusive community that encourages intellectual and cultural diversity and is dedicated to preparing excellent communicators in the culturally, technologically, and economically dynamic environments of the 21st century. This is a nine-month, academic-year, tenure-system faculty appointment to begin August 16, 2023. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of commitment to first-year writing, a strong record of scholarly achievements in rhetoric and writing Studies, experience in writing program administration, be engaged in culturally relevant teaching practices (undergraduate and graduate), and show evidence of substantial service in both local and national arenas.

We are especially interested in colleagues with a proven research focus and administrative accomplishments in the area of first-year writing. Preferred areas of interest include large-scale assessment and evaluation of writing instruction; diversity and writing instruction/assessment; development and engagement of DEIactivities and initiatives; fostering and supporting faculty research around/in first-year writing; and mentoring graduate students as scholars, teachers, and future administrative leaders.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Rhetoric and Writing

Minimum Requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a PhD or other terminal degree in Rhetoric and Writing or in a closely related field.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit:

  1.  a letter expressing interest in this position and describing qualifications and relevant experience
  2.  a current curriculum vitae
  3.  a 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence.
  4.  the names and email addresses of three potential referees.

Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 20, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu<http://careers.msu.edu/>.  Posting number 818155.

For more information, contact Bill Hart-Davidson, Chair of the Search Committee, at hartdav2 at msu.edu<mailto:hartdav2 at msu.edu>.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/20/2022

Website

https://wrac.msu.edu

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters–and the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures– recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture that actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. We invite candidates to apply even if they have not currently mastered all of the areas listed.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 5, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 5, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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