Faculty, Tenure Track - Rhetoric and Composition

Faculty, Tenure Track - Rhetoric and Composition

Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)

Summary:
The Utah Valley University Department of English and Literature invites applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Composition to begin in August 2023.A successful candidate for the position will teach first-year composition, multicultural rhetorics, rhetorical theory, and other advanced writing courses, which may include classes satisfying the university's Global/Intercultural requirements. G/I classes at UVU foster a greater understanding of the diversity in our local and campus communities, as well as larger state and global contexts. The candidate will join a thriving cohort of Writing Studies and Technical Communication colleagues in support of the department's Writing Studies Emphasis, Minor in Writing Studies, and certificate in Editing and Document Design. The standard teaching load is 4/4, with opportunities for reassigned time for Writing Program Administration or other administrative work.The ideal candidate will have expertise in theories and teaching of multicultural, disability, and feminist rhetorics, as well as rhetorical theory. We seek a colleague who expects to serve on department and university committees to work toward promoting an advanced writing requirement across academic departments at UVU. Preferred secondary interests include new media studies, gender studies, posthuman studies, and digital pedagogy/composition.A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.Located forty miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah Valley University is the largest and fastest growing university in Utah with approximately 40,000 students. UVU offers a superior undergraduate experience through teaching, research, and engagement. The university offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. UVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. UVU is committed to an inclusive hiring process and welcomes diverse candidates.Screening of applications begins November 15 and continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews with selected candidates will be conducted via Teams. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation (including Interfolio letters) may also be sent to HREmployment@uvu.edu or mailed to Human Resources at MS 184, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058.
Please call Human Resources at 801-863-8207 if you need assistance with the application. If you have questions about the position, please contact the search committee chairs, Dr. Jerry Petersen at 801-863-5495 or jerryp@uvu.edu; or Dr. Nathan Gale at 801-863-8878 or ngale@uvu.edu. UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

Required Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field is required at time of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a committee at the departmental, college, and university levels.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students.

Preferred Qualifications:
| The ideal candidate will have expertise in theories and teaching of multicultural, disability, and feminist rhetorics, as well as rhetorical theory. We seek a colleague who expects to serve on department and university committees to work toward promoting an advanced writing requirement across academic departments at UVU. Preferred secondary interests include new media studies, gender studies, posthuman studies, and digital pedagogy/composition.

Physical Requirements:
Work is normally performed in a typical classroom/office work environment.

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: DOQ

Advertisement Number: FAC40422
Open Date: 09/23/2022
Review Start Date: 11/15/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant: Screening of applications begins November 15 and continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews with selected candidates will be conducted via Skype. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation (including Interfolio letters) may also be sent to HREmployment@uvu.edu or mailed to Human Resources at MS 184, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058.
Please call Human Resources at 801-863-8207 if you need assistance with the application. If you have questions about the position, please contact the search committee chairs, Dr. Jerry Petersen at 801-863-5495 or jerryp@uvu.edu; or Dr. Nathan Gale at 801-863-8878 or ngale@uvu.edu.

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/30738

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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