[nativestudies-l] Professional Writing, with Emphasis on Global Studies/Communication JOB

[Lowe, Shelly]

Please circulate widely!! MSU is a great place to work!

Professional Writing, with Emphasis on Global Studies/Communication:  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.

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 Digital Environments Research Center.  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 College of Arts and Letters.  An active and productive research agenda is expected, along with visibility and activity in national and international professional organizations.

Further information about the department can be found at http://www.msu.edu/~wrac; about the undergraduate program at http://www.msu.edu/~wrac/pw; and about the graduate program in Rhetoric & Writing at http://rhetoric.msu.edu.

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:

Chair, Professional Writing Search Committee
Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures
235 Bessey Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1033
Fax: 517-353-5250
Email: wrac at msu.edu

The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 20, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Michigan State University 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.

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Dr. Malea Powell
Director, Graduate Studies in Rhetoric & Writing
Olds Hall, Room 5A
(517) 432-2583
http://www.rhetoric.msu.edu/graduate/

Associate National Director, Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers & Storytellers

Co-editor, NCTE-Routledge Research Series in Composition Studies
reseries at msu.edu

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI   48824-1033
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