The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire seeks to hire two Visiting Assistant Professors in writing in the English department. These two–year positions begin August 20, 2012, with the possibility of renewal for one to three additional years based upon review. The official title assigned to these positions is in the Lecturer title series.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will teach a 3-3 load (15 credits each semester), primarily in the first-year writing program, the Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (www.uwec.edu/blugoldseminar/index.htm ).
Requirements
- Doctorate or terminal degree in English, or related field. ABDs will also be considered.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of a record of excellence in teaching writing at the college level.
- Candidates must have at least one year of experience teaching college composition.
Other strong assets include evidence of:
- Experience with basic writers;
- Experience with multilingual writers;
- Experience with writing assessment;
- Experience with digital media/multimodal composition/21st century literacies;
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Interviews will be held at CCCC March 22-24, 2012.
Application Procedure
Materials required:
- a letter of application, indicating in part your approach to teaching first-year writing,
- curriculum vitae,
- teaching portfolio (of no more than 10 pages; e.g., syllabi, assignments, etc.), and
- list of three references (with contact information).
Application materials should be sent via email to:
Ms. Vickie Schafer
Department of English
lazarvr@uwec.edu
Please have one confidential letter of recommendation that specifically addresses your teaching abilities sent separately to the same email address. Indicate "VAP" in the subject line. Direct any questions to Dr. Carmen Manning, Chair of the English Department at manninck@uwec.edu .
To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received via email no later than 11:59 pm on February 27, 2012. However, screening will continue until the positions are filled.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/employment
