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12.0pt'>Please circulate widely!! MSU is a great place to work!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Professional Writing,
with Emphasis on Global Studies/Communication:</span></font></b><font size=2
color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> The Department of
Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures seeks an advanced Assistant Professor
or Associate Professor in Rhetoric & Composition with an emphasis on
professional writing and technical communication, with additional interests in
internationalization, global studies, or digital rhetoric. This
tenure-system position requires a PhD in Rhetoric, Composition Studies,
Technical Writing, English, or other relevant fields.<br>
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We seek candidates to contribute our undergraduate Professional Writing and graduate
Rhetoric & Writing programs and in our required Tier I writing program,
with possible connections to the Writing in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Digital</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Environments</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Research</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
Additionally, we seek candidates who will help build international and global
studies initiatives in our programs. Ideal candidates will also
contribute to digital technology initiatives in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Arts</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
and Letters. An active and productive research agenda is expected, along
with visibility and activity in national and international professional
organizations.<br>
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Further information about the department can be found at</span></font><u><font
size=2 color=blue><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>
http://www.msu.edu/~wrac</span></font></u><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>; about the undergraduate program at</span></font><u><font
size=2 color=blue><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>
http://www.msu.edu/~wrac/pw</span></font></u><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>; and about the graduate program in
Rhetoric & Writing at</span></font><u><font size=2 color=blue><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'> http://rhetoric.msu.edu</span></font></u><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>.<br>
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All applicants and nominees who wish to be considered must submit a letter
highlighting their interest and qualifications pertinent to the position, a
vita, and the names and contact information of at least three references.
References will be contacted only after initial screening and after receiving
the candidate's permission. Send materials by post, fax, or email to:<br>
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Chair, Professional Writing Search Committee<br>
Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures<br>
235 Bessey Hall<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">East Lansing</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">MI</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">48824-1033</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
Fax: 517-353-5250<br>
Email: wrac@msu.edu<br>
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The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 20, 2008, and
continue until the position is filled. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> is committed
to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university
actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>Dr.
Malea Powell</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>Director,
Graduate Studies in Rhetoric & Writing</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>(517)
432-2583</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>http://www.rhetoric.msu.edu/graduate/</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>Associate
National Director, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Wordcraft
Circle</st1:address></st1:Street> of Native Writers & Storytellers</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>Co-editor,
NCTE-Routledge Research Series in Composition Studies</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>reseries@msu.edu</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold";color:black'>, <st1:State w:st="on">MI</st1:State>
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