Director First-Year Composition Program Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition

2 weeks ago


Hales, Norfolk, United Kingdom Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Director of First-Year Composition will lead the development and implementation of the university's first-year writing program, working closely with faculty to create curricula, new course content, and assignment designs. The successful candidate will also provide instructor training and support, assist with ongoing assessment and research, and maintain and update course templates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Director of NSU's First-Year Composition Program, working closely with faculty to develop curricula, new course content, and assignment designs.
  • Provide instructor training and support, assist with ongoing assessment and research, and maintain and update course templates.
  • Teach undergraduate writing courses and engage in research, scholarship, and/or grantsmanship.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, collegial engagement with faculty, and advising and mentoring students.

Requirements

  • An earned Ph.D. degree in English with a specialization in rhetoric, composition, or writing studies.
  • Demonstrated record of scholarly research and/or publications in relevant subfields.
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and/or underrepresented student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in writing program administration and demonstrated commitment to the teaching and administration of first-year composition.
  • Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly activity at the university level.

Contact Information

Please submit your application and supporting materials via the State of Virginia Jobs website.



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