Assistant Professor of English, Rhetoric and Composition Writing Program Administrator

 

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION
WRITING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR



SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Department of English at Whitworth University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in rhetoric and composition (beginning Fall 2023). Highly desirable secondary areas of specialization include (but are not limited to) writing programs and centers, professional/technical/digital writing, and public and cultural rhetorics. Candidates should be prepared to support Whitworth's Christian mission and its commitments to free expression, civil discourse, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will direct the University Writing Program (UWP) and teach first-year writing, upper division courses appropriate to specialization, and lower division courses appropriate to preparation.

The Department of English includes eight full time faculty members and is situated within Whitworth's College of Arts and Sciences, which bears primary responsibility for providing an education grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences and is committed to the integration of faith and learning. The Department offers an integrated English BA, challenging students with courses in literature, creative writing, and writing studies, along with an English/Language Arts BA designed for preservice English teachers. The Department offers minors in literature, creative writing, writing studies, film and visual narratives, editing and publishing, and TESOL; the Department also support the University's interdisciplinary minors in US cultural studies, medieval/early modern studies, and women's and gender studies. The Department houses the University Writing Program and provides leadership both for the university writing center and for writing across the curriculum initiatives on campus. The Department is home to the national literary magazine Rock & Sling and the peer reviewed scholarly journal Present Tense: A Journal of Rhetoric in Society https://www.presenttensejournal.org/. For a further description of the English Department and the work of its faculty, please see http://www.whitworth.edu/english/.

Since 1890, Whitworth University, a private, residential, comprehensive, master's-level, liberal-arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, has held fast to its founding mission to provide its students an education of mind and heart characterized by rigorous and open intellectual inquiry and the integration of Christian faith and learning. Anchored in the Reformed tradition and enriched throughout its history by strong evangelical and ecumenical currents, Whitworth's mission is carried out by a diverse community of dedicated Christian scholars and staff members who are called to a variety of vocations to serve and support students. Whitworth believes the best learning occurs in the context of relationship—inside and outside of the classroom—where professors and staff members alike invest in the lives of students. Whitworth is committed to modeling the highest standards of integrity and fairness and being a trusted and valued member of the community.

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2023

PRIMARY TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:
Teaching load is 3-1-3 (3 in regular semesters and 1 during a shortened January term); 2 of those 7 courses will be reassigned to administrating the University Writing Program. The successful candidate will teach first-year composition, upper-division seminars in area of specialization (rhetorical theory), and lower-division courses (such as critical strategies) as needed by the department and/or of interest to the candidate. Additional courses in areas such as business or technical communication, rhetorics of science and health, digital humanities, critical race studies, etc., possible depending on expertise. All regular faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising (including first-year advising) and departmental/university service. Favorable faculty-student ratio. ABD applicants welcome.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 

  • Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level writing program administration (demonstrated effectiveness preferred)
  • Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching (demonstrated effectiveness preferred)
  • A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning
  • Strong potential for an ongoing stream of research in the candidate's area of specialization
  • Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities, and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communication with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives
  • A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church
  • Ability to work effectively as a colleague with university administration, faculty, staff, and students
  • Commitment to providing an equitable, just, and inclusive learning environment for all students
  • Must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the proposed term of employment

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or ABD in English, rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or related field.

    SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

    TO APPLY: Please email the following documents to jobs@whitworth.edu
  • a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and interest in teaching at a Christian liberal arts university with an increasingly diverse student body;
  • curriculum vitae;
  • a short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee to understand your interest in joining Whitworth's community of Christian scholars. (Click here for guidance on writing the faith essay);
  • a brief writing sample (approximately 15 double-spaced pages); and
  • names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three academic references.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A background check, sexual misconduct check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.

    DEADLINE: Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Full consideration is guaranteed for applications received by December 1, 2022. Preliminary interviews (via Zoom) anticipated for January 2023.

    Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Jessica Clements at jclements@whitworth.edu.

    Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.





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