Assistant/Associate Professor and Writing Center Director

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Illinois University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor and Writing Center Director for a tenure-track position. Responsibilities include directing the Writing Center, teaching various courses, conducting research, and developing new courses. This role supports a diverse student body and emphasizes best practices in writing studies, offering competitive salary and a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by appointment time.
• At least two years of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience in technology, multimedia composition, or curriculum assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the University Writing Center.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in writing.
• Conduct research and serve on committees.

Skills

Commitment to contemporary best practices in writing studies

Focus on technology and digital media

Experience in writing program administration

Teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Education

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor and Writing Center Director

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The faculty member will be expected to direct the University Writing Center, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research, and serve on committees. Undergraduate teaching includes courses in our professional writing minor and major options, as well as our first-year writing program. Graduate teaching involves courses in writing studies. The faculty member may also develop new courses in their area of expertise. The director of the Writing Center has a reduced teaching load and receives a summer supplemental contract.

Rank and Salary

This is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary ranges from $7,242 to $8,835 per month, depending on experience.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field by the time of appointment
• Commitment to contemporary best practices in writing studies
• At least two years of college-level teaching experience
• Focus on technology and digital media, digital rhetoric, multimodal composition, writing program administration, or professional/technical writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Success in teaching students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Experience in writing program administration or curriculum development and assessment

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education

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