Colgate University, Department of Writing and Rhetoric
Hamilton, New York | #faculty #academic
The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in public address, beginning fall semester 2022.
The department seeks a colleague who can contribute to the ongoing development of its liberal arts program in rhetoric, writing, and speaking.
Required qualifications: PhD, completed or near completion at the time of hire in rhetoric, communications, or related field; demonstrated experience in teaching public speaking.
Preferred secondary specialties include civic engagement, critical and cultural rhetorics, and/or rhetorics of gender and sexuality.
Experience teaching first-year composition or rhetorical theory is particularly welcome.
Teaching responsibilities for the year consist of five courses, including public speaking as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialty.
There will be opportunities to teach or develop courses that contribute to the Writing & Rhetoric minor concentration.
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references who will be willing to upload letters on the candidate’s behalf, as well as a statement of teaching philosophy that speaks directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds, should be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19579.
Further information about applying for this position can be found at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-writing-and-rhetoric/guidance-applicants-faculty.
Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law.
Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York state.
Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
Further information about the Department of Writing and Rhetoric can be found at the departmental website, https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-writing-and-rhetoric.
Deadline: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:59:59 EDT
(6 days left)
Salary:
Location: Hamilton, New York
How to Apply
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