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Open Positions in:
English Education | Film & Media Studies | Linguistics | Literature | Rhetoric and Composition
English Education
Arizona State University Department of English
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Area: English Education
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
REQUIREMENTS:
• Ph.D in English Education, language and literacy studies, or related field by the time of appointment
• Expertise in the teaching of secondary reading or adolescent literacy
• Evidence of three or more years of successful secondary school teaching
• A record of or potential for conducting educational research and scholarly writing
• Evidence of and commitment to culturally sustaining pedagogy in teaching and research
DESIRED:
• Experience in training, supervising, or researching secondary reading coaches
• Experience in teaching and research with ethnically and linguistically diverse student populations
• Experience in supervising student teachers
• High potential for external funding
• College teaching and/or demonstrated leadership with in-service teachers
• Expertise in one or more of our teaching areas which include media literacy and instructional pedagogy, critical perspectives on English education, the teaching of secondary reading, young adult literature, the teaching of secondary composition, the teaching of language, and research in English education
Teaching load is 2/2 for tenure-track faculty with a significant research agenda. One semester of leave is provided to junior faculty to support research and publication. Teaching opportunities are at undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels. The appointment will be in the Department of English, which collaborates with the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Applicants must send: Letter of inquiry including general qualifications, Curriculum Vitae, two samples of relevant research based writing, three letters of recommendation to http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/English, (no faxes or emails accepted) Application Deadline: Monday, October 22, 2012, and every Monday thereafter until the search is closed. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal employment/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Film & Media Studies
Arizona State University
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty: Film and Media Studies
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
The English Department at Arizona State University seeks an assistant professor in Film and Media Studies to begin in August 2013. Successful candidate will be expected to teach 2/2, mentor graduate students, and conduct research.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D.in Film and Media Studies or related discipline in hand by the time of appointment, demonstrated strong commitment to teaching; a well-articulated and promising research program; excellent record of college-level teaching appropriate to rank and experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Desired Qualifications: Research expertise in technology and culture with specialization in one or more of the following areas: the critical analysis of digital, network and mobile media technologies; the social impact of new technologies (including representation and identity); the social construction of technology; how the emergence of digital, networked and mobile communication has impacted existing media and institutions.
Applicants must send: a current curriculum vita; a letter outlining research program, teaching philosophy, and a description of how the applicant’s experiences fit the area(s) of expertise listed above; and the names, positions, and contact information of three references electronically to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/English. No paper applications, faxes or emails will be accepted.
Application Deadline is Dec. 1 2012; if not filled, and then every Monday thereafter until the search is closed. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Linguistics
Arizona State University Department of English
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Phonology
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Required: Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field by the time of appointment; college level teaching experience appropriate to rank; and a compelling record of ongoing, high-quality research and publication in Phonology. A secondary specialization in morphology or phonetics is desired.
Initial teaching load is 2/2 for tenure-track faculty with a significant research agenda. Teaching opportunities are at undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels. The appointment will be in the department of English (http://english.clas.asu.edu). Arizona State University is a large metropolitan university with programs in linguistics housed in various departments. The candidate would contribute to teaching in existing programs as well as help develop new programs.
Applicants must send: Cover letter, vita, at least three letters of recommendation, and a brief sample of relevant academic writing electronically to http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/DepartmentofEnglish (no faxes or emails accepted).
Application Deadline: 19 October 2012; if not filled, then every Monday thereafter until the search is closed. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal employment/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Literature
Arizona State University-English Department an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century British Literature
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Required: PhD in Late Nineteenth Century and Early Twentieth Century British Literature or by the time of appointment; College level teaching experience appropriate to rank; and a compelling record of ongoing, high quality research and publication in late nineteenth and early twentieth century British literature and evidence of the ability to teach Victorian fiction and early twentieth century British fiction. Initial teaching load is 2/2 tenure-track faculty in the Department of English.
Desired: We are looking for a candidate whose work locates him or her in one or more of the following desired subfields: literature of empire, fiction and gender studies, popular culture, economics and culture, literature and science, or sexuality studies.
Applicants must send: Cover letter addressing fitness for the position, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation electronically to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/English. (No faxes, e-mails or hardcopies accepted.)
Application deadline is October 31, 2012; if not filled, and then every Monday thereafter until the search is closed. A Background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Rhetoric/Composition
Arizona State University-English Department an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Lecturer Rhetoric and Composition (two positions)
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Required: Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or in a related discipline in English with appropriate coursework, five or more years of post-secondary teaching experience, evidence of effective teaching.
Desired qualifications: Theoretical grounding in writing studies and pedagogy in one or more of the following areas, in addition to related teaching experiences: basic/developmental writing, multimedia composing, digital rhetorics, online pedagogies, and writing pedagogy education; experience teaching in internet or hybrid formats; evidence of participation in rhetoric/composition conferences.
Teaching load is 4 composition courses each semester. Appropriate professional development activities and service responsibilities. Renewable appointment.
Submit a letter of application, current vita, teaching philosophy, other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, course assignments, and other course materials), unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/DepartmentofEnglish (no faxes or emails accepted) by January 20, 2013. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Arizona State University-English Department an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Lecturer in Workplace Writing
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Required: Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or in a related field with specialization in workplace writing; five or more years of post-secondary teaching experience, including workplace writing courses; evidence of effective teaching.
Desired qualifications: Theoretical grounding in writing studies and pedagogy of workplace writing, professional writing, business writing, or technical writing; experience teaching in internet or hybrid formats; evidence of participation in scholarly conference related to rhetoric/composition and workplace writing.
Teaching load is 4 composition courses each semester. Appropriate professional development activities and service responsibilities. Renewable appointment.
Submit a letter of application, current vita, teaching philosophy, other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, course assignments, and other course materials), unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/DepartmentofEnglish (no faxes or emails accepted) by January 20, 2013. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Arizona State University-English Department an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Lecturer in Second Language Writing
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Required: Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or in a related field with specialization in second language writing; five or more years of post-secondary teaching experience, including second language writing courses; evidence of effective teaching.
Desired qualifications: Theoretical grounding in writing studies and teaching experience in writing in the disciplines/English for academic purposes; experience teaching in internet or hybrid formats; evidence of participation in scholarly conference related to rhetoric/composition, L2 writing, and WID-EAP.
Teaching load is 4 composition courses each semester. Appropriate professional development activities and service responsibilities. Renewable appointment.
Submit a letter of application, current vita, teaching philosophy, other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, course assignments, and other course materials), unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/DepartmentofEnglish (no faxes or emails accepted) by January 20, 2013. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Position Announcement: Instructor in Composition and Rhetoric (10 positions). Beginning August 2013
ASU Job #10358
Required: MA in Rhetoric and Composition or related discipline; minimum of three years of post-secondary teaching experience in composition; evidence of effective teaching.
Desired: Evidence of graduate coursework in Rhetoric and Composition, Second Language Writing theory, Basic Writing theory, and/or Professional Writing theory; Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related discipline; evidence of theoretical grounding in writing studies and pedagogy in one or more of the following areas, in addition to related teaching experiences: second language writing, writing in the disciplines/English for academic purposes, developmental writing, workplace writing; evidence of participation in rhetoric/composition conferences or other relevant professional development; evidence of experience teaching multimedia composing or internet and hybrid courses.
General Information: Teach four courses/semester in Rhetoric and Composition. Nine-month appointment.
Submit: Letter of application; vita; 1 page statement of teaching philosophy; 3 letters of recommendation about teaching ability; unofficial graduate transcripts; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Deadline: April 15, 2013 ; if not filled, the first of the month thereafter until search is closed. Search closes no later than August 1, 2013. Applicants must send materials electronically to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/English. ASU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. A background check required for employment.
Arizona State University-Department of English a Division of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Job Rank: Faculty Associate - Pool
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Required: MA degree in English or in a related discipline; post-secondary teaching experience in composition required.
Desired: Evidence of graduate coursework in Rhetoric and Composition; Ph.D. in English or related discipline; Evidence of professional development; Evidence of effective teaching.
General information: Teach one to four composition courses, including first year composition, basic writing, second language writing, and professional writing, depending upon experience. One semester contract, eligible for renewal in the Spring (dependent on departmental need, funding, and enrollment).
Submit: Letter of application; vita; 1 page statement of teaching philosophy; 3 letters of recommendation or names and contact information for references who can attest to teaching ability; unofficial graduate transcripts; and a summary of recent teaching evaluations. Application deadline February 1, 2013; if not filled, the first of the month thereafter until search is closed. The search will close no later than August 1, 2013. Applicants must send materials electronically to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/English. ASU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. A background check is required for employment.
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