Colleagues,
Please help me spread the word about this tenure-track position at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. UNCW (‘the Dub,’ as it is affectionately called) is a wonderful place to work, and I’m happy to answer any questions anyone might have about the university, English department, or the coastal city of Wilmington.
Many thanks,
Sarah Hallenbeck
The Department of English at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship with a specialization in Composition and Rhetoric, and with a secondary interest in Linguistics, ESL Composition, Journalism, and/or Writing Program Administration to begin August 2024. The preferred candidate will be prepared to teach, as part of their schedule, upper-level undergraduate classes in our Professional Writing major, as well as assist with the coordination of our university composition program. The typical teaching load for research-active faculty is 3 courses per semester. The Department of English at UNCW is committed to teaching courses in the university’s core curriculum, and to extending opportunities for faculty members to develop and teach courses within their specialties.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or a closely related field and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research are required.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We are interested in a candidate who demonstrates successful college/university teaching and displays clear evidence of scholarly potential. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in Writing Program Administration and a secondary interest in Linguistics, ESL Composition, or Journalism.
Required Certifications or Licensure
None
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The English Department at UNCW is composed of three tracks: Literary and Cultural Studies, Professional Writing, and English Education. We house BA, BA/MA, and MA programs, as well as a Certificate in Professional Writing, a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Science and Medical Writing, and minors in English and Journalism. Faculty members also have opportunities to teach as part of interdisciplinary programs across campus, including the Honors College. Our department features the Wentworth Travel Fellowship, a self-designed travel opportunity for students rooted in their scholarly or literary interests. For more information, please visit our department website at www.uncw.edu/english.
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentations as required.
Priority will be given to applications received by December 4, 2023, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.
To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
· Cover letter/letter of application that addresses research, teaching, and service, to be addressed to Dr. Sarah Hallenbeck, search committee chair (hallenbecks)
· Curriculum Vitae
· Three professional references (if ABD, one of the references must be Dissertation Chair)
Letters of application without the requested components will not be considered.
For questions about the position or online application process, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sarah Hallenbeck, hallenbecks.