Position Announcement
The Department of English & Journalism is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor of English who will teach professional writing. With strong support from our dean, we are currently enjoying excellent growth in our professional writing minor. We are seeking an assistant professor to help us continue this growth. The applicant will have excellent opportunities to participate in writing program governance as well as our new initiatives in professional writing.
If you have questions about this position or our department, please contact our chairperson, David Boocker.
Appointment: August 22, 2005.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, evidence of successful college teaching and of scholarly accomplishment or strong potential. Expertise in Professional Writing with demonstrated experience and interest in classroom applications for hands-on, experienced based, service learning courses for the Professional Writing Minor already established on campus and expanding to WIU's regional campus in the Quad Cities. Commitment to teaching courses in general education required.
Preferred qualifications: Writing pedagogy, writing theory, and technical writing.
Responsibilities: Undergraduate and graduate teaching; ongoing research/writing and professional activities resulting in publication, departmental and university service.
Application: Send application letter, c.v., transcripts and three current letters of recommendation. Reply to: David Boocker, Chair of English and Journalism, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455-1390.
Screening is on-going until the position is filled. An official position announcement is posted on the WIU personnel site.
Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. Western Illinois University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
