Council of Writing Program Administrators

The Department of English at Cleveland State University seeks a dynamic and innovative administrator as Director of the First Year Writing Program. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a superior skill set to a full-time, twelve-month administrative position that directs all areas of first year writing courses, the Developmental Writing Program, and all teaching personnel - full and part time - in these programs. Teaching load is one course per semester.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in English, rhetoric, composition, English Education or related field; two years experience in composition program administration at the college level; strong teaching record in college composition; thorough knowledge of program assessment principles and tools; ability to teach graduate courses in teaching pedagogy; background in electronic pedagogy; ability to work effectively across all levels in a diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of progressively more responsible experience in administering a college-level writing program; previous supervisory experience; record of successful grant seeking/writing; excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Salary: Highly competitive; excellent benefits and liberal vacation plan.

Date: Position available July 1, 2009.

Send letter of application and CV, including the names and e-mail addresses of three references, to Dr. David M. Larson, Chair, Department of English, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rhodes Tower 1815, Cleveland, OH 44115-2241.

Deadline: Screening will begin on Monday, November 3, 2008 and continue until position is filled. We intend to interview at the MLA Convention.

CSU is an AA/EOE institution committed to non-discrimination in employment and education. M/F/D/V encouraged.