University of MIami- Writing Studies- Associate Professor-Design and Emerging Writing Technologies
- Employer
- University of Miami
- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Salary
- salary determination based on chosen candidate’s education and experience
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, English Literature & Composition
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for a faculty position at the level of tenure-eligible Associate Professor or tenure-track advanced Assistant Professor, to begin August 15, 2024. We seek a colleague with scholarly expertise in rhetoric, writing technologies, and design (broadly understood), and candidates with interest and/or experience in writing program administration are also encouraged to apply. We especially encourage applications from candidates who would like to work collaboratively on course offerings through curriculum design and program development.
The Department of Writing Studies is the twenty-first department in the College of Arts and Sciences and was approved by the University of Miami Board of Trustees in January 2022. In addition to housing the first-year writing program, the department offers courses in professional writing, leadership and innovation, science writing, legal writing, and civic and community engagement. The department recently launched a Minor in Professional Writing and oversees the University’s Writing Center.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric, Technical and Professional Communication, or closely related field, in hand by August 15, 2024
- A robust research agenda in writing studies
- Evidence of equitable and inclusive teaching excellence at the college level, especially with diverse student populations
- A publication record commensurate with rank
About UM
The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world. More than 19,000 students from around the world are pursuing their academic goals at the University of Miami, a vibrant and diverse community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.
Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, the University now comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in nearly 350 majors and programs. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).
Application Materials
Applicants must submit their application materials to the University of Miami’s Career Opportunities website, located at: https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/index.html
Please upload the following under CV/Resume as a single PDF document:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of commitment to diversity
- Research statement
Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to blauren@miami.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
Inquiries and requests for information about this search can be sent to the search chair Ben Lauren at blauren@miami.edu.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click, https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html, for additional information.
Organization
The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.
A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
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