Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric & Composition)
- Employer
- Bowie State University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Other Communications, Speech & Rhetoric, Humanities, English & Literature, Other Humanities, Professional Fields, Journalism
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Posting Number
F126
Position Title
Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric & Composition)
Rank
Assistant Professor 9115
Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty
Regular
Desired Start Date
08/01/2023
Open Date
08/10/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaches 12 credit hours per semester ranging from first-year composition to upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization (potential for 3-credit release per semester); serves as Composition Coordinator (supervising ENGL 101, ENGL 102, and Technical Writing courses); develops scaffolded curriculum suitable for students at all levels of composition – including those who require remediation; coordinates ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 mentorship program; expands and extends the reach and impact of foundational programs;exhibits strong collaborative skills to interface with the Writing Center, the department’s Assessment Coordinator, and the Office of Academic Computing; advises and mentors students; conducts research; serves on departmental, college, and/or university committees; writes proposals for public and private grants; performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position that may require teaching in the evenings and/or weekends.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.
Experience
Minimum of two years of college/university teaching experience. Strong peer-reviewed, scholarly publication record in area of specialization or strong research potential; demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area(s) of specialization.
Education
Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric & Composition, with one or more of the following areas of specialization: rhetoric and social justice, business/entrepreneurial/grant writing, public rhetoric, digital writing and rhetoric, multimodal writing.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and experience in developing and evaluating undergraduate and graduate courses; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and university/community service; excellent oral and written communication skills; digital information technology skills, including Blackboard, and online teaching experience; Preferred: Bilingualism in modern languages is a plus.
Candidates must demonstrate a clear commitment to the mission of Bowie State University, HBCUs, MSIs, and teaching-oriented institutions with a dedication to advising and mentoring students – particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
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