Northwestern University’s Cook Family Writing Program invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow, beginning September 1, 2021. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The initial contract for this position one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years.

This is a teaching-focused post-doctoral position. Specifically, we are seeking recent PhDs in the humanities or qualitative social sciences who are interested in gaining experience as writing instructors for two courses offered by our program: (1) Writing and Speaking in Business and (2) Design, Thinking and Communication (a course co-taught with faculty in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science). While successful candidates need not have prior experience teaching business or technical writing, candidates should have prior experience teaching writing as well as a strong interest in developing their teaching portfolios to include teaching business and technical writing.

Responsibilities include teaching two quarter-long undergraduate courses in Writing and Speaking in Business and two quarter-long undergraduate courses in Design, Thinking, and Communication per academic year (in a 1/1/2 schedule). (To learn more about the Cook Family Writing Program, please visit: http://www.writingprogram.northwestern.edu/.)

Requirements include a Ph.D. in the humanities or qualitative social sciences earned between 2019-September 2021. Preference will be given to excellent teachers who have two or more years experience teaching writing. All candidates must have an interest in co-teaching and in working collaboratively with colleagues to develop course materials and pedagogy.

Review of applications will begin on May 15 until the position is filled.

Application materials—to be submitted online—include a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., statement of teaching philosophy, course syllabi, teaching evaluations from 2-3 recently taught courses, etc.), a diversity statement, and a letter of recommendation that addresses the candidate’s teaching abilities.

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. Individuals from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. For more information, please see the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment at https://www.northwestern.edu/equity/documents/discrimination-harassment-policy-resources-procedures-final.pdf

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).

• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

• Please also prepare the name and email address for your academic reference; your reference will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letter on your behalf.

• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.

• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Interested applicants should direct all questions to search committee co-chairs Megan Geigner (megan.geigner@northwestern.edu) and Charles Yarnoff (csy771@northwestern.edu)