Category: Job Ad

Learning Commons Librarian

Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, NC

 
Hood Theological Seminary invites application for the full-time position of Learning Commons Librarian at the Hood Library.

 
Position Summary
Hood Theological Seminary seeks a full-time Learning Commons Librarian. The person in this position will work with the library director to create a new Learning Commons for the seminary, hire and train writing tutors, provide reference services for both research and technology issues, assist with circulation services, assist with cataloging, and other library related tasks.

 
Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position will have:

• An advanced degree in a related field (MLS, MA, MEd)
• Experience advising academic writing
• Experience with basic computer programs including Microsoft Office and integrated library systems
• Familiarity with trends in educational technology and libraries
• An academic background in religious studies (preferred)
• At least two years of experience in an academic library (preferred)

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience

Application Information
To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to
Jess Bellemer
Library
Hood Theological Seminary
1810 Lutheran Synod Drive
Salisbury, NC 28144
jbellemer@hoodseminary.edu

Elon University invites applications for the following tenure-track faculty position in the Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) program. If you or someone you know is particularly enthusiastic about working closely with colleagues to make a rhetorically focused professional writing education come alive for undergraduate students, please consider applying or encouraging interested colleagues to apply.

The ad below offers a description of the position, but first some additional information about the program and Elon:

PWR is “major-like”:  Officially a “concentration” within an English department, the program requires six core PWR courses, including an internship and a studio course, as well as multiple and wide-ranging elective opportunities. PWR students get a rhetorical education that is quite “major-like,” and consequently, faculty have opportunities to teach a wide variety of courses.

PWR is dynamic:  PWR program is still a dynamic, growing program at Elon. Though the faculty, students, and courses share a strong mission and general vision, there are many new developments underfoot and much room for other growth. Our students and faculty work closely together on various research projects, client-based and service-learning projects, and workshops, all supported through our Center for Undergraduate Publishing and Information Design (CUPID). We also have a growing interdisciplinary minor in Professional Writing Studies that is attracting attention on campus.

PWR faculty are widely interested and active:  Elon is a place where people can pursue a wide variety of interests and participate in a wide variety of ways. In addition to teaching PWR classes, PWR faculty teach and have taught study abroad courses, advanced interdisciplinary seminars, special topic courses in English outside of PWR, and courses in interdisciplinary programs like environmental studies, multi-media authoring, classical studies, and leadership studies. The PWR faculty are involved in an expansive array of campus, administrative, and community service work. And PWR faculty pursue active and diverse research agendas.

PWR students are widely interested and active, also:  PWR students share a common commitment to rhetoric and professional writing, and many have double majors or double concentrations within English, most have at least one minor/cognate, a great number study abroad, and almost all have at least one internship experience. To see what our students are up to, read our CUPID blog maintained by student CUPID Associates at http://blogs.elon.edu/cupid/. Our students go on to pursue an exciting variety of post-graduate experiences, from publishing to public relations, editing to writing for non-profits, Teach for America and graduate and law school, and more creative pathways in hospital fundraising, university student affairs, lobbying, and even forestry.

You can learn more about our program at http://www.elon.edu/pwr/.

Please consider applying or encouraging others to apply.

Official Ad: 

ENGLISH Rhetoric and Writing. Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) in the English department starting August 2014. Ph.D. in Professional Communication, Rhetoric and Writing, or related field, and record of excellence in teaching required. The successful candidate will teach courses within the concentration’s core and PWR electives, as well as first-year writing and courses within the University’s General Studies program.  Preferred areas of specialization include visual rhetorics, international rhetorics, or writing for non-profits or NGOs.  Send letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, research interests, and three letters of recommendation to the search chair Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark at ENGPWR@elon.edu, including in the subject line your name, please.  Application materials must be received by January 15, 2014.  Position will remain open until filled.  Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning.  To learn more about Elon, please visit our website (http://www.elon.edu/).  Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants.

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Elon University invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor in the Department of English beginning mid-August 2013. Terminal degree in English required, preferably in composition/rhetoric or a related area; two years of teaching experience at the college level; demonstrated professional commitment to teaching first-year writing courses and a record of excellence in teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include a six course load focused primarily on first-year writing with the opportunity to teach other English courses and the expectation of teaching within Elon’s General Studies program.  Preference will be given to applicants with proven scholarship in writing studies.  Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. To learn more about Elon, please visit our website (http://www.elon.edu).  Review of applicants will begin October 22, and applications must be received by November 21 to be assured of consideration. Send letter of application, CV, one-page teaching philosophy, research interests, and names of references to Janet Warman, Search Chair, at  engttwriting@elon.edu and include your full name in the subject line.  Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants.

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Elon University invites applications for a lecturer track position in English composition and rhetoric beginning mid-August 2013.  Lecturers teach seven courses a year, participate in departmental and university service, and are permanent faculty members with a continuance process and opportunity for promotion to Senior Lecturer.  Master’s degree or higher in composition/rhetoric required; two years of teaching experience at the college level; demonstrated professional commitment to first-year writing courses, and a record of excellence in teaching.  Primary teaching, service and professional development interests should be in composition.  Teaching responsibilities will principally reside within the College Writing program, which includes Elon’s required first-year writing course and a co-requisite course for students who desire extra writing support during the first year, as well as the expectation of teaching within Elon’s General Studies program.  Elon is a dynamic, private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning.  To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at (http://www.elon.edu).  Review of applicants will begin October 22, 2012. Applications must be received by November 21 to be assured full consideration. Send letter of application, CV, and one-page teaching philosophy to the Search Committee at ENGLecturer@elon.edu , and include your full name in the subject line.  Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants.

The Bridge Program and English Department of Charleston Southern University, in Charleston, South Carolina, invite applications for the positions of Chair of the Bridge Program and/or Instructor or Assistant Professor of Bridge and English, with positions commencing July 1, 2012.  The Bridge Program at Charleston Southern is a developmental program in English and Mathematics with the goal of helping first year students become ready for college level studies.  The chair position requires budgetary oversight, supervision of faculty, coordination of the Writing Center and Math Lab, continuing and ongoing assessment, and coordination with the Chairs of English and Mathematical Sciences.

Applicants should have at least a Master’s in one of the contact disciplines (English or Mathematics); alternate degrees with at least 18 hours in the content area may also apply.  Ph. Ds or other suitable terminal degrees are preferred.  The Chair of the Bridge Program occupies a ten month position with a 3/3 teaching load; teaching primarily courses in Bridge English and first year composition.  Applicants should have experience teaching in developmental studies at the college level and experience in teaching college English as well as knowledge of developmental support apparatus such as focused advising and the Writing Center; administrative experience is preferred.  Applicants who wish to apply for the Instructor/Assistant Professor of Bridge English position (but not the chair position) may also apply.  Send a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and a list of references to Dr. Scott D. Yarbrough, Search Committee Chair, Charleston Southern University, NH 105, PO Box 118087, Charleston SC 29423-8087.  Applicants may apply electronically to syarbrou@csuniv.edu.

Charleston Southern University (www.csuniv.edu) is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,300 students and offers 57 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business, Criminal Justice and Nursing.  The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention.  Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Charleston Southern University is a tobacco-free campus and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability or sex.

Davidson College is searching for a Coordinator of ESL and Multilingual Writing to create innovative and effective programming for students, tutors, and faculty. This individual will regularly assess the needs of our diverse student body, paying special attention to international students’ academic acculturation. She or he will develop curricular supports, engage in faculty development, and work with students in classroom and consultative settings. In addition, each year, he or she will teach two first-year writing courses designed for native and non-native writers. Graduate coursework in such fields as Applied Linguistics, Second Language Studies, Cross-Cultural Rhetorics, Rhetorical Theory, Writing Studies, or Literacy Studies preferred. Master’s degree required; PhD preferred. At least one year’s experience in teaching multilingual students at the college level required.  Interested applicants may visit http://jobs.davidson.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52463 to apply.  Davidson College is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s mission.

The English Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 9-month, full-time position as Lecturer in English, beginning August 15, 2012. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load in the Technical/Professional Writing program. This position is for two years, non-renewable. For consideration, apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of application, a vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and names and contact information for three references.

Eligible applicants must have a minimum of a Masters degree in English or a related field, with experience teaching technical/professional writing or technical communication at the postsecondary level. Qualified candidates will exhibit a commitment to excellent teaching; an interest in, or experience with, incorporating technology into teaching and learning; demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity initiatives; and an understanding of technical writing in a global context. Applicants with experience as technical writers in professional, non-academic environments are preferred.

Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide a teaching portfolio and three original letters of recommendation addressed to: Dr. Aaron Toscano, Technical/Professional Lecturer Search Committee Chair, Department of English, UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223. Interview candidates will also be asked to provide an official transcript from their academic institution addressed to Dr. Nancy Gutierrez, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, same address.

Applicants are subject to criminal background checks.

Deadline for applications is April 23, 2012. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. To learn more about the UNC Charlotte English Department, visit our web site at http://www.english.uncc.edu.

Full-Time Position Openings

Application Deadline:  April 2, 2012

Midlands Technical College English Department—Columbia, SC

In Spring-Summer 2012, Midlands Technical College English Department is hiring to fill open positions for two (2) full-time faculty instructors, with appointments to begin in Fall 2012.  MTC’s English Department provides a collegial work environment for 20 full-time and approximately 40 adjunct instructors, teaching first and second-year English courses (composition and literature) to approximately 4000 students each fall and spring semester across multiple campuses.  Competitive salary and benefits package.

Basic Job Duties:

• Teach six sections of composition and/or literature courses per semester as needed.
• First-year composition course section enrollments are capped at 22 with second-year (200-level) literature surveys at 25, per NCTE standards.
• In fall and spring semesters, instructors teach 6 sections per semester.
• During our 10-week summer semester, instructors may opt to teach 4 sections at full-time salary, 2 sections at half-time salary, etc.
• Advise students and serve on college and/or department committees.
• Engage in professional development.
• Professional development funds of up to $750 are available annually.
• Participate in collection and analysis of student learning outcomes data.
• Use online platforms to enhance teaching and learning in on-ground as well as (for those interested) hybrid and online course environments.
• May teach classes at multiple campus and off-campus sites, including selected local high schools.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in English or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English required.
• Doctorate or Master’s Degrees in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or Linguistics strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in teaching composition and literature courses in a college environment required, with preference to experience engaging diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated interest in college writing program development also preferred.

How to apply:

From the MTC homepage http://www.midlandstech.edu  click on “Employment Resources”  (in the list to the left) then click on “Current Openings” and scroll down to the list of job openings where you’ll see our position announcement.   Applications and accompanying required materials (state application, transcripts, cover letter, resume or CV, teaching philosophy statement) will be accepted through April 2, 2012.

For further information, or if you have questions: 

Contact Dr. Rhonda Grego, English Department Chair, at gregor@midlandstech.edu or 803-738-7754

UNC Asheville’s Department of Literature and Language seeks candidates for a lecturer position beginning fall 2012. This full-time position demands teaching required courses in the department with a minimum of 24 hours per academic year. Candidates should have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or MA) in composition and rhetoric in hand by May 2012 and experience teaching composition at the college level. Candidates with degrees in an English-related field and a strong record of classroom experience teaching college writing will also be considered. Primary responsibility will include the regular teaching of our foundational writing course, LANG 120. A background in teaching diversity will be considered a plus. This position carries expectations for departmental and university service. The candidate will be expected to engage in scholarship that enables him/her to stay current with developments in the field.

Applications should include two documents: a letter of introduction that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and a CV that includes a list of references. Please send electronic applications attached in MS Word or PDF format to: Dawn McCann, dmccann@unca.edu using the following file naming conventions: lastname_CV.doc or lastname_letter.pdf.

UNC Asheville is the designated liberal arts institution in the UNC public university system and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. We encourage applications from traditionally under-represented minorities. UNC Asheville is committed to increasing and sustaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, and student body as part of its mission and its commitment to excellence in the liberal arts.

UNC Asheville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.