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Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Writing Program Lecturer
The Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for up to two leadership positions at the Lecturer with Security of Employment (SOE) level. The Lecturer SOE rank is a full-time, permanent position with the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Academic Senate; “Security of Employment” is analogous to tenure.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2013.
To apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/380339
EOE
The Department of English at Santa Clara University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric and Composition. Applicants will have interest and expertise in teaching rhetoric, first-year composition, advanced writing, or writing for publication. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to both teaching and research. Complete job posting is available at http://www.scu.edu/hr/careers/faculty.cfm. Applications due by Oct 10.
Teacher Ed, tenure-track assistant professor, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, starting Fall 2014. Specialist areas in language and social studies. Details about the position and application process at www.fortlewis.edu/jobs. Apply by October 25. EO/AA employer.
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Department of Writing and Linguistics
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor/writing assessment
Requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree. For complete position announcement including qualifications and application instructions: http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/facstaff/employment/.
Screening begins November 1, 2013 and continues until filled.
Additional information: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu. Finalists required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an open records state.
AA/EO. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations under ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Vice Provost.
Department of Writing and Linguistics
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor/professional writing
Requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree. For complete position announcement including qualifications and application instructions: http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/facstaff/employment/.
Screening begins November 1, 2013 and continues until filled.
Additional information: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu. Finalists required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an open records state.
AA/EO. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations under ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Vice Provost.
The College of Education is pleased to search for qualified applicants to fill positions in the following specialty areas:
Counselor Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood/Special Education
Educational Leadership
Educational Research
Instructional Technology
Special Education
More information about the positions, the University and the community, as well as the application process, can be found at http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/employment/
Idaho
Illinois
Professor of English/Director of First-Year Writing, University of Illinois at Chicago. The position involves developing and overseeing all aspects of the First-Year Writing Program, and commitment to an ongoing research agenda. Applicants should have experience/expertise in teaching writing and administering a writing program. Details can be found at http://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=35948. Deadline 11/11/13.
Inquiries to Walter Benn Michaels fyp@las.uic.edu. Subject to availability of funding. Women & minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE
Millikin University's English Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to teach Secondary English Language Arts and first-year writing courses in our NCATE nationally certified program, beginning August 2014, pending budget approval. Teaching responsibilities (12 hours per semester) include first-year writing, adolescent literature, Modern English grammar, methods courses in the teaching of English language arts, and supervision of student teaching. Please see the following for more information: http://www.millikin.edu/humanresources/Pages/default.aspx.
Title: Open Rank Faculty Position in Early Childhood Education
Position Description: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking an open-rank faculty member in early childhood education (ECE). The successful candidate will carry out a rigorous research program and actively pursue external funding. He/she will contribute to the collaborative program in the Departments of Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education leading to ECE certification and endorsement for teaching in Early Childhood Special Education.
Website: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Assistant/Associate Professor in Bilingual Education and Literacy
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks candidates with expertise in the literacy development and instruction of English learners (preschool-grade 12). Candidates will undertake a program of research that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and external funding. Teaching assignments will include undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistic and cultural diversity, the bilingual/ESL endorsement programs (on-campus, online, or hybrid), and/or literacy.
https://jobs.illinois.edu
Iowa
Full-Time Assistant Professor of English and Modern Languages.
Terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction required by 8/2014. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
Teach 7 undergraduate courses per year between Fall, Winter, May terms.
Send letter of interest, vita, statement of how your teaching and services will support the mission of the college, transcripts, 3 references to hr@wartburg.edu. For more information, please visit http://www.wartburg.edu
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
English/Writing Lab Coordinator
Anticipated Faculty Vacancy
The University of Maine at Augusta (www.uma.edu) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track English/Writing Lab Coordinator to direct the writing center on the Augusta campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester and directing all activities of the writing center. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit the University’s web site at http://www.uma.maine.edu/office-of-human-resources/employment-opportunities/ for additional information. EEO/AA employer.
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
The Department of English Language and Literature at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Educational Linguistics. Candidates must have their PhD in Educational or Applied Linguistics or a related field in hand by August 2014. Teaching areas include Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, methods for teaching grammar, second language literacy, language acquisition, introductory linguistics, and composition. Complete description and application at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu, click Job Search on left, position #18497.
Faculty Position in English Education (Assistant or Associate) College of Education Application and Deadline: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three examples of scholarship, and names and contact information of three references to: jobs.msu.edu, posting number 8442 We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates to any faculty search committee member: Dr. Mary M. Juzwik - Chair (mmjuzwik@msu.edu), Dr. Laura Apol (apol@msu.edu), Dr. Kyle Greenwalt (greenwlt@msu.edu), and Dr. David Kirkland (kirklan4@msu.edu).
Two Faculty Positions in Language and Literacy (Open Rank)
College of Education
Michigan State University Application and Deadline:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three examples of scholarship, and names and contact information of three references to:
jobs.msu.edu, posting number 8390. We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates to any of the search committee members: Dr. Cheryl Rosaen - Chair (
crosaen@msu.edu), Dr. Patricia Edwards (
edwards6@msu.edu), Dr. Carol Sue Englert (
carolsue@msu.edu).
Faculty Position in Elementary Social Studies Education (Assistant or Associate)
Michigan State University Application and Deadline:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one to two examples of scholarship, and names and contact information of three references to:
jobs.msu.edu, posting number 8410. Dr. Elizabeth Heilman—co-chair (
eheilman@msu.edu), Dr. Anne-Lise Halvorsen—co-chair (
annelise@msu.edu). Review of applications will begin October 25, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Two Faculty Positions in Teacher Education (Assistant/Associate)
College of Education Application and Deadline:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three examples of scholarship, and names and contact information of three references to:
jobs.msu.edu, posting number 8391. We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates to Lynn Paine (
painel@msu.edu), the search committee chair. Review of applications will begin October 25, 2013 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Content Specialists
Science, Math and English Language ArtsQuestar Assessment, Inc. has full-time Content Specialist positions in Science, Math and English Language Arts available. Responsible for content development, test development and meeting facilitation. Required: BA/BS degree; 3-5 years’ relevant experience in K-12 education, test development or educational publishing; knowledge of content area, educational assessment, and curriculum standards; and excellent writing skills, with demonstrated ability to write and edit test items. Master’s degree preferred. Email
careers@questarai.com.
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
CDD Specialist II - English/Language Arts
A Content Design and Development Specialist in English Language Arts is responsible for the test development activities for one or more assessment programs or projects. These assessment programs or projects may be traditional large-scale summative assessments, curriculum-embedded and formative assessments, or project work often related to research or expanding the use of technology in assessments.
https://employment.measuredprogress.org/careers/
Measured Progress is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to workforce diversity.
New Jersey
New Mexico
English Department at SUNY New Paltz
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing-Fiction, beginning Fall 2014Teach undergraduate creative writing; publish and direct creative work; help establish graduate writing program
M.F.A. or Ph.D.
Novel or short story collection (national or university press).
Letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, two chapters from novel or two stories from collection to:
creativewriting@newpaltz.edu.
Search F13-21 on all materials submitted.
http://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/displayjobdetails.php?id=1446
Full-Time, Tenure-track Faculty Digital Rhetoric and Writing at FIT
The English and Speech Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology/SUNY seeks a full-time writing specialist with expertise in digital writing and digital culture. The successful candidate should have a scholarly background in digital writing, digital literacy, writing across media, traditional and visual rhetoric, and experience teaching students using emerging media and innovative technologies. For more details and to apply, please visit http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=42708.
Faculty Program Director, Writing
Excelsior College, School of Liberal Arts
This position will oversee course development and instruction in writing, oversee the college's Written English Requirement, and contribute to the Online Writing Lab. Candidates should be well versed in the latest research on writing instruction, distance education pedagogy, and effective online course design. Doctorate in English or Composition Studies required. Willingness to work with mixed ability students in an open admissions college is vital.
http://www.excelsior.edu/faculty-program-director-writing
Assistant and Associate Professors in Composition and Rhetoric (English)
The English Department of the City College (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) announces a search for two positions in Composition and Rhetoric: one at the tenure-track assistant level and one at the associate level. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in composition and/or rhetoric completed by September 2014.
To apply, please view the opening (Job ID 8957) at www.cuny.edu.
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Literacy/Language Arts
Miami University
https://www.miamiujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53082
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Reading/Language Arts
Miami University
https://www.miamiujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53088
University of Cincinnati. Composition and Rhetoric. Assistant to Advanced Assistant Professor. Area of specialization is open; however, candidates willing to serve eventually as writing program administrator strongly preferred. We seek an active scholar with interest in contributing to a Rhetoric and Composition doctoral program and experience in some form of writing program administration. For full ad, visit https://www.jobsatuc.com (job number 213UC5936). Cover letter and cv due by Nov. 15.
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
The Oberlin College Department of Rhetoric and Composition invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position. We seek candidates interested in teaching a range of composition courses and whose research focuses on issues of multicultural pedagogy, language diversity, multiple literacies, or equity issues in pedagogy. To view complete job description, please see http://new.oberlin.edu/home/jobs/faculty.dot
Oklahoma
Juniata College invites applications for a tenure track position in teacher education available August 2014. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, teacher preparation, and liberal arts education. Accomplishments include a strong record of teaching effectiveness in secondary schools, scholarship, a commitment to program development and inclusive teacher education programs, and a desire to contribute to the Education Department and overall life of the College.
For more information, and to apply, visit http://www.juniata.edu/jobs.
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Old Dominion University announces the search for the Dean of the Darden College of Education. ODU is a comprehensive, metropolitan, public research institution in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. The Dean will provide leadership and support to faculty and students in undergraduate and graduate programs while coordinating educational offerings with the other colleges of the University. Contact James Davis of AGB Search, Inc. (jdavis@agbsearch.com or 540-539-9515) for information about the position and the application process.
The College of William and Mary’s School of Education invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in English Education. The position will begin in August 2014. For the full position description and to submit application materials, go to William and Mary’s online application system at http://jobs.wm.edu. For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 31, 2013. Applications received after this date will be accepted and reviewed as needed.
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
National
International
Professor of English
SCAD Hong Kong seeks candidates for a full-time professor of English.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in English/English Literature
- Demonstrated teaching excellence and exemplary communication skills
- Five + years of college-level teaching experience
- Experience engaging with a diverse student body
For more details and to submit an application, please visit our website:
http://scadjobs.scad.edu/postings/5277
For questions, submit an email to Human Resources: scadfaculty@scad.edu.
SCAD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.