Council of Writing Program Administrators

Description/Primary Responsibilities: The English Department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, beginning Fall 2009. We seek a new colleague who is an engaging teacher and scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Primary upper level teaching responsibilities will be in courses in our new and expanding Rhetoric and Writing major emphasis, as well as regular assignments in freshman composition. We desire applicants with expertise in professional writing, including business, technical, and science writing. Experience or potential with undergraduate rhetoric and writing studies curriculum, including theory, prose style and editing, and writing in the disciplines and writing across the curriculum are also desirable. Multicultural, international, disability, and diversity perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development especially welcome.

The UW-L English Department has a strong commitment to multicultural and international education and opportunities exist for curriculum development and reform in these and other areas.

Qualifications (minimum and desirable): A PhD in English with a Rhetoric and Writing Studies concentration, or an equivalent PhD, in hand by August 31, 2009, is required, as well as a strong record of undergraduate teaching, including freshman writing. Teaching load is 4/4. We offer a very competitive salary and excellent benefits.

% of appointment – annual or academic year - 100% academic year Starting Date: Fall 2009 Competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Refer to Recruitment Number "10ENG01" when applying for or inquiring about this position.

Application Procedure: Send a letter of application, current C.V., official graduate transcripts, and 3 current letters of recommendation to: Richard Sullivan, Chair English Department University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601

Application Deadline: November 8, 2008

Initial interviews at the San Francisco MLA

LOCAL INFORMATION

Information about UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies as well as a variety of graduate programs. About 9,000 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus.

La Crosse (pop. 51,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River at the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. With Minneapolis 2 1/2 hours to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, 2 hours to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking and other outdoor pursuits.

For more information about UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu