The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Rhetoric and Composition, beginning fall semester 2022. The department seeks a colleague who can contribute to the ongoing development of its liberal arts program in writing and rhetorical studies. Required qualifications: PhD, completed or near completion, in rhetoric and composition; experience teaching composition at the university level. Secondary specialties that are particularly welcome include (but are not restricted to) visual rhetoric or writing studies.
We are seeking a teacher-scholar who is committed to a liberal arts education that centers inclusive and equity-driven pedagogy. Teaching responsibilities for the year consist of five courses, including introductory and intermediate writing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach existing advanced courses in the Writing and Rhetoric department and develop new courses in their area of specialization.
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references who will be willing to upload letters on the candidate’s behalf, as well as a statement of teaching philosophy that speaks directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds, should be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21375. Further information about applying for this position can be found at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-writing-and-rhetoric/guidance-applicants-faculty. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.
For fullest consideration, please apply by April 16, 2022, when review of applications will begin. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Colgate University is a top liberal arts university of 3000 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of Writing and Rhetoric can be found at the departmental website, https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-writing-and-rhetoric. |