Director, Writing & Rhetoric Program

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University invites applications for Associate or Full Professor of English to serve as inaugural Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric. The position is a tenure-line appointment in the English Department with a four-year renewable administrative appointment.

The Director will guide writing curricula, oversee assessment for Rhetorical Arts 1000 and First-Year Seminar components, mentor faculty, and collaborate across units while maintaining active scholarship and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or closely related field.
• Record of scholarship and teaching commensurate with rank.
• Experience in writing program administration.
• Ability to work across units and governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead as inaugural Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric.
• Provide admin leadership and curricular development.
• Mentor non-tenure-line faculty.
• Engage in scholarship and undergraduate advising.

Skills

Curriculum development

Program administration

Faculty mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or related field

Job description

Loyola Marymount University invites applications for Associate or Full Professor of English to serve as inaugural Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric. The position is a tenure-line appointment in the English Department with a four-year renewable administrative appointment.

The Director will guide writing curricula, oversee assessment for Rhetorical Arts 1000 and First-Year Seminar components, mentor faculty, and collaborate across units while maintaining active scholarship and