Colleagues:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing. This is a tenure track position, with a specialization in writing and editing. Please review the information below and find the link to the full job ad and application.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, high-quality education to a community of diverse learners. The regular teaching load is 9 credit hours (3/3) and will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, the successful candidate will have a clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing studies, broadly defined, and engage in professional service.
This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor—9-MONTH_R0064723
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical Communication, English, or other appropriate discipline. ABD considered.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Writing with technology, including but not limited to large language models and/or generative AI, and experience teaching students to use AI effectively in their work
Digital editing and publishing experience
Experience in UX and usability
Experience teaching in multiple modalities
A record of excellence as a teacher
Existing scholarly record and/or clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing studies, broadly defined
A record of professional service activities
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach courses in editing, publishing, rhetoric, technical writing, and composition that may be offered on campus, or in online, hybrid, or hyflex formats
Provide service on departmental, college, and university committees as well as service to the community and the discipline
Produce and disseminate scholarly work and/or applied research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Teaching experience in a college setting
Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in various modalities
Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jennifer Dawes, Chair, jdawes
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Melvin E. Beavers, Ed.D |he/him/his
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs| Office of the Provost
Associate Professor | Department of Rhetoric and Writing
College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
UA Little Rock
Student Services Center 415-B
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