Assistant Professor of English and Digital Rhetoric
- Employer
- The University of Texas at Tyler
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Dec 28, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, English & Literature
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Type
Full-Time
Earliest Start Date
Fall 2022
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Hiring Department
Literature and Languages
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a letter of interest, curriculum vita, copy of transcript for the highest degree, and contact information of three references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Job Summary
The Department of Literature and Languages at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Digital Rhetoric and Writing with specialty in data analytics and visualization to join the English faculty of literature and rhetoric/writing in fall 2022 to further develop its thriving English BA and MA programs. Required qualifications include Ph.D. (by August 2022) in English or Rhetoric and Writing. Commitment to composition instruction is required.
Review of application begins on January 15, 2022 and ends when the position is filled.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Research and publication.
- Curriculum development.
- Learning outcome assessment.
- Local community outreach for service learning.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric and Writing (awarded by August 2022).
- Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the English program —data analytical report writing with visualization, multimodal design, quantitative research methods, composition, and occasionally, literature
- Experience in first-year writing/composition instruction. Teaching first year writing courses an academic year will be a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in writing on the digital platform
- Familiarity with web development platforms as well as UX and UI design
- Research experience involving basic use of platforms of data visualization and analytics, such as R and Tableau
Other Information
- Combination of training/experience/coursework may be considered.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. For student convenience, we also maintain regional campuses in Palestine and Longview, as well as a location in Houston.
We encourage you to visit our campus and see for yourself why UT Tyler is where you’ll feel at home—and find your best path.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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