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JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor of Writing & Rhetoric

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts Department

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department and the Professional Writing program invite applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Writing and Rhetoric for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in August 2024. This is a full-time faculty position for one academic year. Primary responsibilities involve teaching existing courses targeted at first- and second-year students (e.g., our offerings named Elements of Writing, Writing About Science and Technology, and Introduction to Rhetoric).

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience and a record of excellence in teaching undergraduate writing and rhetoric courses at the 1000- and 2000-level and should be motivated to teach writing to STEM students. Candidate's area of expertise within writing and rhetoric is open, but we especially encourage applicants with a focus on science, medical, business, and/or technical writing and rhetoric.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job responsibilities will include:

• Teaching 8 courses over the appointed academic year (this amounts to 2 courses per term since our 9-month academic year is split into four 7-week-long terms)

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Professional/Technical Writing, Composition and Rhetoric, Writing Studies is preferred; terminal degree in other relevant fields considered.
  
  
• Candidates should have earned their PhD or terminal degree by August 15, 2024.
  
  
• A track record of successful classroom teaching at the university level.
  
  
• The ability to work creatively and collaboratively across disciplines with faculty, staff, and students of various experience levels.
  
  

As part of your initial application, please submit:

• Cover letter detailing your teaching experience and interests, values, and practices as a teacher and scholar.
  
  
• Current C.V. including academic, teaching, and professional experience.
  
  
• Names and contact information for three professional references; letters will be solicited from finalists.
  
  
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
  
  

We will ask for letters of reference, a writing sample, and teaching portfolio for short-listed candidates only. Application review will begin immediately, and will continue until filled. Applicants who apply by April 24, 2024 will receive full consideration. We anticipate concluding this search by May 15, 2024. The university is not able to offer visa support for this position.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Writing---Rhetoric_R0002762

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.