Professor of Practice and Writing Program Assistant Director
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- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Arts & Humanities, English Literature & Composition
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Professor of Practice and Writing Program Assistant Director
Department Description:
The Writing Program at the University of San Diego recognizes that writing is vital to a broad- based, liberal arts education. Our goal is to welcome all members of the University into an on-going conversation about writing in the disciplines and across communities.
The program houses the USD Writing Center and supports writing courses offered across the University through workshops and consultations with faculty who are revising writing assignments, re-thinking learning outcomes, and developing the role writing plays in their courses.
The English Department offers a dynamic study of literature across historical periods, geographical boundaries and diverse political and social contexts.
Detailed Description:
The Department of English and the Writing Program at the University of San Diego invite applications for a Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of the Writing Program position. This full-time, non-tenure track Professor of Practice position will begin September 1, 2019. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunity to work with experienced colleagues and mentors. The University of San Diego is an independent, Catholic institution grounded in a liberal arts tradition.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in writing program administration and writing program assessment, as well as experience teaching technical and professional writing, digital writing, or multilingual writing. Please visit our website for more information about the Writing Program: https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/writing/.
Job Requirements:
Full-time Professor of Practice positions carry a 4/4 teaching load, but the faculty member in this position will have two courses of re-assigned time to allow time for administrative duties (effectively, a 3/3 teaching load). The successful candidate will show evidence of teaching excellence and a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive classroom, department, and campus community.
The position requires a master’s degree in composition/rhetoric or related field. Candidates who hold a Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric will be given priority consideration.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
Special Application Instructions
Click Apply Now to complete our online application. Please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of three scholarly or professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, two sample syllabi for first year writing and upper-division writing courses, and a recent set of teaching evaluations. Additional documentation may be requested at a later date.
We will begin reviewing application materials on March 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact: mmoulder@sandiego.edu
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
Additional Details:
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
To apply, visit http://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/492508/professor-of-practice-and-writing-program-assistant-director
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Organization
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.
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