English Writing Center Coordinator and Composition and Rhetoric Assistant Professor | Tenure Track

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number I01833 Classification Title Assistant Professor Composition and Rhetoric focus on Writing Center Administration Tenure-Track Working Title English Writing Center Coordinator and Composition and Rhetoric Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2022 | I01833 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department English Pay Rate Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule

Position Summary Information

Position Summary
Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Composition and Rhetoric with a focus in Writing Center Administration at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 2022 to direct the University Writing Center and the department’s first-year composition program. Supplemental areas of expertise may include writing assessment of first-year writing and writing studies. Assigned 4/4 workload is split between university Writing Center oversight and instruction in first-year composition. Depending on candidate’s expertise and interest, this position may include instructional opportunities in the department’s online M.A. program. Excellent salary and benefits package. Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in English—Composition and Rhetoric. At least one-year experience in a university writing center also required, either as a faculty member, staff member, or an undergraduate or graduate student employee. Successful applicants must demonstrate commitment to teaching first-year writing both within and beyond the classroom—both to traditional and diverse populations. Candidates must also demonstrate dedication to scholarly work and service excellence. Successful performance in an on-campus interview and teaching demonstration required. Preferred Qualifications
Concentrated knowledge in Writing Center Administration and First-Year Writing with expertise in writing across the curriculum. Membership or experience with national best-practices professional organizations such as the Council of Writing Program Administrators ( CWPA ) or others. Online teaching experience beneficial.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 12/21/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community. Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016 Special Instructions to Applicants
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents.
Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 1, 2022. Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

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