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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">I’m sending a reminder that the review date of applications for a jointly appointed tenure-track assistant professor in writing and digital studies at Grand Valley State University is drawing near (Friday, November
15 ). Please circulate the following job ad (pasted below) to anyone you know who might be interested or apply yourself!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"> <span style="background:white">If you have any questions about the university, the department, or the search process, please contact me directly off list.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Christopher Toth<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Department of Writing Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Associate Professor of Writing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Grand Valley State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">1 Campus Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">326a Lake Ontario Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Allendale, MI 49401<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">616-331-3367<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:tothc@gvsu.edu"><span style="color:#552D41">tothc@gvsu.edu</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Assistant Professor of Writing and Digital Studies (Joint Appointment)</span></i></strong><i><span style="color:black">. The Department of Writing
and the Digital Studies Minor at Grand Valley State University seek to fill a (9-month) jointly appointed tenure-track position beginning August 6, 2020. A Ph.D. in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Rhetoric<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Professional
or Technical Communication,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Writing,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>English,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>orclosely<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>related<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>field<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>required.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ABD
will be considered for a two-year contract with provision that a Ph.D. must be completed by December 2021.</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="color:black">Candidates must have teaching and/or research experience in business/professional communication and digital rhetoric. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with digital gaming literacies and teaching online.
Others areas of interest include one or more of the following: digital ethics, digital cultures, web writing, and/or social media. Candidates should also demonstrate an active research agenda.</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="color:black">All candidates will be expected to meet university expectations in the areas of teaching, scholarly activity, and service.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>typical<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>teaching<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>load
is three courses per semester split between the Department of Writing and the Digital Studies Minor. For administrative purposes, the Department of Writing is the home unit.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The salary is competitive and commensurate
with qualifications (includes health and retirement benefits).</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="color:black">Apply online at <a href="http://jobs.gvsu.edu/"><span style="color:#044A91">jobs.gvsu.edu </span></a>and select "Apply now". Please include a CV, cover letter addressed to Professor Christopher Toth, and a statement of teaching
philosophy. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. The application requires you to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required
to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019 and the posting may
be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>We plan to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>conduct online interviews with selected candidates and then bring finalists to campus.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>GVSU
is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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