Council of Writing Program Administrators

Quinnipiac University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition and Rhetoric, First Year Writing Coordinator position beginning in fall 2009. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, or in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition. Successful candidate will have relevant administrative experience in composition/fwp programs, scholarship in the field of composition and rhetoric, and a strong commitment to the teaching of writing. This is a 9 month appointment. Candidate is responsible for coordinating our successful First Year Writing Program, assisting the Director of Writing, and participating in our WAC program. The English Department at Quinnipiac University serves nearly 150 majors and many more minors across the University campus. It has been at the forefront of the University’s WAC initiative and plays a key role in the development of the liberal arts as a center of excellence on campus. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Qualified applicants should apply online at https://careers.quinnipiac.edu. Application materials should include a letter of application, abstract of dissertation or current research project, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which directly addresses the candidate’s teaching. Inquiries should be directed to Robert Smart, Chair, Department of English, robert.smart@quinnipiac.edu. In order to receive full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2008. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the University community and we welcome candidates who would enhance that diversity.