Job: Assistant Professor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design: Writing Program Administrator at U of Central Arkansas
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The Position: Housed in the School of Communication at the University of Central Arkansas, the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program seeks candidates for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position (beginning August 1, 2025) to coordinate our First-Year Writing program. Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester) with 2/2 reassigned for writing program administration. Applicants should have a background in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Writing, or a closely related field and experience teaching college writing. Prior experience in writing program administration is highly valued. In addition to administering the First-Year Writing program, duties include teaching composition and courses in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design major.
Required Qualifications and/or Experience: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Writing, or a closely related field. Experience teaching college writing and evidence of excellence in teaching required. Candidates must be willing to participate in local, regional, and national professional development and have a genuine interest in general education instruction, assessment, and program initiatives.
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Preferred applicants will have experience working in writing program administration and advancing inclusive pedagogies that meet the educational aspirations of a diverse student body. Applicants will also have a clear research agenda.
Application: Review of applications begins December 31, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, administrative philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for four references to UCA's online application system. The full ad and application can be found at https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/16361
More About the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program and the University of Central Arkansas: The Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design (WRID) program at UCA offers two distinct tracks: Writing Studies and Technical and Professional Writing. The Writing Studies track focuses on analyzing how language connects with specific audiences, exploring topics like the social history of writing and theories of identity. The Technical and Professional Writing track equips students with practical skills to create impactful documents, such as white papers and social media campaigns, while collaborating with community partners on real-world projects.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000, of which more than 15% are graduate students. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate and 60 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.
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