Pre-Faculty Fellow - Rhetoric and Writing Studies
- Employer
- Wayne State University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 3, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Speech & Rhetoric, Education, Other Education, Humanities, English & Literature, Other Humanities, Women's & Gender Studies
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Pre-Faculty Fellow - Rhetoric and Writing Studies
We are searching for an experienced Pre-Faculty Fellow - Rhetoric and Writing Studies at our Detroit campus location. Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.
Essential Functions (Job Duties):
This Pre-Faculty Fellowship position falls under the Pathway to Faculty Program. The Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a 12-month post-doctoral fellow position in Rhetoric and Writing Studies beginning in Fall 2023. The area(s) of research specialization are technical communication, community literacy, and/or first-year writing. Duties include a teaching load of 0:1 in the first year and 1:1 in the second and third years. This position is one of several under the inaugural Wayne State University Pathway to Faculty Program which includes structured mentoring, resources for the establishment of an independent research program, and the support of a community committed to equity and inclusion. Internal and external professionals in the field will provide mentoring to help develop a sustainable research agenda. Following the successful completion of the three-year post-doctoral fellowship, the position will transition into a tenure-track assistant professorship in the department for a minimum of two years.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or a related field is required at the time of appointment as a post-doctoral fellow.
School/College/Division:
H11 - Graduate School
Primary Department:
H1102 - Graduate School
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category:
Academic/Faculty
Funding/Salary Information:
Compensation Type: Annual Salary
Hourly Rate:
Salary Minimum:
Salary Hire Maximum:
Working Conditions:
Typical work environment may include a classroom and/or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to academic conferences.
Job Openings: 1
Reposted Position: No
Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior Posting/Requisition Number:
Background Check Requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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