What can composition historians learn from early twentieth century high school composition programs? What might the methods, classroom projects, and approaches to student texts suggest about how students were prepared to write in high school? Might our innovative practices in college composition have *trickled up* from high schools during the first few decades of the last century?

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric at Oakland University seeks applicants for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2009.

Position #993899 -- First Year Writing: The successful candidate will teach first-year composition, develop and teach undergraduate courses for our new major in Writing and Rhetoric, develop and teach graduate courses, and pursue an active research agenda. Expected teaching assignment is 3/2.