Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric

Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric

Job No: 523997
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Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: RealCat
Department: 16940000 - LS-WRITING PGM

Job Description


Classification Title:

Lecturer

Job Description:

The University Writing Program at the University of Florida invites applications for the position of Lecturer to begin on August 16, 2023. The position is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure accruing appointment with the possibility of renewal and an opportunity for advancement in UF's lecturer track. The University Writing Program is a thriving, independent unit offering a wide range of writing-intensive courses in areas such as themed critical thinking and writing, discipline-focused writing, and professional writing.

A significant goal of the University Writing Program is to cultivate effective visual and written communication in digital and data-driven contexts. Applicants should have expertise in communicating with data and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Visualization, Scientific Writing, AI Rhetoric and Culture. Professional experience will also be considered. Preferred qualifications include a strong interest in experiential learning, such as establishing student exchanges, leading study abroad courses, or pursuing community-based outreach. The teaching assignment is 4/3 with possible course release for the development of significant experiential learning initiatives.

The University Writing Program particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. Please see https://diversity.clas.ufl.edu/diversity-statement/ for more information about diversity and inclusion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or a related content area. Expertise in communicating with data and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Visualization, Scientific Writing, AI Rhetoric and Culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include a strong interest in experiential learning, such as establishing student exchanges, leading study abroad courses, or pursuing community-based outreach.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at jobs.@ufl.edu, search job 523997.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants. Student evaluations will be submitted upon request.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2022, and the position will remain open until filled.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/523997/lecturer-in-writing-and-rhetoric

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