Job: Tennessee State University – Assistant Professor-Rhetoric and Composition

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Hello Writing Studies Colleagues,
We are seeking a new colleague in the Department of Languages, Literature & Philosophy at Tennessee State University. I hope you will apply.

Division: College of Liberal Arts
Department: Lang and Literature and Phil

Number of hours per week: 37.5
Months per year: Academic (9 months)

Campus: Main Campus

Position Number: 103740

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis: Monthly

Job Description
The Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of Rhetoric and Composition. The start date for the position is August 11, 2024 (Note: Date listed on website is a typo. 2024 is the correct date). Potential specializations include multicultural rhetorics, public rhetorics, digital writing, writing across the curriculum, and technical and professional writing. The selected candidate will enthusiastically contribute to our first-year writing program, and engage in scholarship, research, and service.

Minimum Qualifications
PHD in English or related doctorate required for appointment as Assistant Professor. Transcripts must include at least 18 hours of graduate English courses. ABD considered. Required: strong commitment to and background in teaching general education writing and a demonstrated potential in scholarship and research.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Close Date: 11/30/2023

Requisition Number: F050P

Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/6779

Minimum References Required: 2

TSU is an EO/AA/M/F Employer

Justin G. Whitney, PhD

Assistant Professor of Languages, Literature and Philosophy

Online Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 1-2pm
And by appointment, just email me to schedule