[CPTSC] Advanced Assistant/Associate Technical/Prof. Writing job, Michigan State

[Jeff Grabill]

Colleagues:

We have a late addition to the jobs available this year. Full job 
announcement is below. Please distribute widely. We will move as quickly 
as possible with this position given our late start.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions.

thanks
jeff


Professional Writing, with Emphasis on Global Studies/Communication: 
The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures seeks an 
advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Rhetoric & 
Composition with an emphasis on professional writing and technical 
communication, with additional interests in internationalization, global 
studies, or digital rhetoric.  This tenure-system position requires a 
PhD in Rhetoric, Composition Studies, Technical Writing, English, or 
other relevant fields.

We seek candidates to contribute our undergraduate Professional Writing 
and graduate Rhetoric & Writing programs and in our required Tier I 
writing program, with possible connections to the Writing in Digital 
Environments Research Center.  Additionally, we seek candidates who will 
help build international and global studies initiatives in our programs. 
  Ideal candidates will also contribute to digital technology 
initiatives in the College of Arts and Letters.  An active and 
productive research agenda is expected, along with visibility and 
activity in national and international professional organizations.

Further information about the department can be found at 
http://www.msu.edu/~wrac; about the undergraduate program at 
http://www.msu.edu/~wrac/pw; and about the graduate program in Rhetoric 
& Writing at http://rhetoric.msu.edu.

All applicants and nominees who wish to be considered must submit a 
letter highlighting their interest and qualifications pertinent to the 
position, a vita, and the names and contact information of at least 
three references. References will be contacted only after initial 
screening and after receiving the candidate's permission. Send materials 
by post, fax, or email to:

Chair, Professional Writing Search Committee
Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures
235 Bessey Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1033
Fax: 517-353-5250
Email: wrac at msu.edu

The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 20, 2008, 
and continue until the position is filled. Michigan State University is 
an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Michigan State 
University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural 
diversity.  The university actively encourages applications and/or 
nominations of women persons of color, veterans, and persons with 
disabilities.
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Jeff Grabill
Professor
Co-Director, Writing in Digital Environments Research Center
Suite 7
Olds Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824

(v) 517-353-9164
(f) 517-353-9162
http://www.wide.msu.edu