[Teaching_Composition] Fwd: Full Time Faculty Position in Basic Writing

[Doug Downs]

Hey, Folks (with standard apologies for cross-posting) --

Utah Valley State's Dept. of Basic Composition has been authorized to
hire for a new tenure line in Basic Writing.  I'm forwarding the notice
of the position from their department chair.  You can direct any
questions to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Melinda Bender:
benderme@uvsc.edu (801-863-8917), and application materials should be
submitted online at the link below.

Cheers --
Doug



Dr. Doug Downs
Asst. Professor, Composition & Rhetoric
Writing Program Chair
Dept. of English and Literature
Utah Valley State College
800 W University Pkwy, Orem UT 84058
LA 126g
801-863-8572


>>> Forrest Williams 1/3/2008 1:24 PM >>>
It has been at least four years since we have hired a new faculty
member in the Department of Basic Composition, and so it is with great
anticipation that we announce that a national search is under way! 
Please send this email to anyone who meets the qualifications and might
be interested.  This position closes on February 15, 2008.  
 
The official job posting is found at this URL: 
www.uvsc.jobs/applicants/Central?quickFind=52885  
 
The Department of Basic Composition at Utah Valley State College (soon
to be Utah Valley University) invites applicants for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Basic Writing to begin August 2008.

Successful applicants will effectively teach Basic Writing courses,
engage in scholarly activity, and participate in departmental and campus
service, including department leadership.  The successful candidate will
join a small, dynamic department of faculty who are committed to social
and situated approaches to literacy instruction and engaged in
innovative, student-centered pedagogy, including portfolio-based
curriculum and a blend of face-to-face and on-line learning.  

Minimum Qualifications:
An earned doctorate (ABDs considered) from a regionally accredited
institution in Composition & Rhetoric, English, or a closely-related
field and experience teaching Basic Writing in a higher education
setting is preferred. Candidates with M.A./M.S. degrees in Composition &
Rhetoric, English or closely-related field with extensive experience
teaching Basic Writing in a higher education setting will also be
considered.  

Applicants must complete a UVSC application (no resumes are accepted
without an application). Applications must be completed fully, and a
Resume is NOT a substitution for the application.