English: Lecturer in Writing

Position: One full-time instructional academic staff position of Lecturer is available in the English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire beginning January 2024. This position is for a three semester appointment: Spring 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025.

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or a closely related field; or MFA in Creative Writing. 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 two semesters of experience teaching first-year composition at the college level. 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D or doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or closely related field.
• Experience with developmental and/or multilingual writers;
• Experience with writing program administration;
• Experience with multimodal composition.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach 15 credits each semester in the first-year writing program, the Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (https://www.uwec.edu/academics/blugold-seminar/). Typically, the 15 credits are three 5-credit courses. 5-credit courses are capped at either 15 or 20 students. Some semesters the teaching load will be 14 credits: two 5-credit courses and two 2-credit courses. Course delivery is predominantly in person, but some online and hybrid courses might be available.

University and Eau Claire Community: The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire promotes diversity and inclusiveness, stewardship and sustainability, leadership and innovation.  With approximately 11,500 students, UW-Eau Claire is consistently rated as one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest and enjoys a national reputation for excellence in liberal education, faculty-undergraduate research, and study abroad. Faculty resources include the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, both of which offer professional development opportunities and the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration. Lecturers have opportunities for professional development, research and travel support, and optional service on campus.

A community of 68,000, Eau Claire is the largest city in western Wisconsin with thriving arts and music scenes, recently featured in the Star Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Thrillist (https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/things-to-do-in-eau-claire-wi), and other media sources. Eau Claire and the surrounding areas offer scenic rivers, parks, bike trails, farmers¿ markets, outdoor concerts, writing retreats, poetry readings, and more. Eau Claire is 90 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul, which additionally offers world-class theater, symphony and chamber orchestras, opera, and major league sports. Cost of living is affordable.

Application Procedure: Applications are submitted electronically: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/

Click on English: Lecturer in Writing (search # 20255) and follow the steps under "To Apply" in the frame on the right. Please upload the following documents as part of your application:

• letter of application, describing in part your approach to teaching first-year writing
• curriculum vita,
• teaching portfolio (10-15 pages that might include a teaching philosophy, first-year writing syllabus, assignments, etc.), and
• list of three references.

In addition, one confidential letter of recommendation that specifically addresses your teaching abilities will need to be sent to Candis Sessions at sessionc@uwec.edu  Please indicate "Lecturer - Last Name, First Name" in the subject line.

Direct any questions to Dr. David Jones, English Department Chair, at jonesm@uwec.edu 

To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Friday, December 1, 2023. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.

The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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