Dear Colleagues (with apologies for cross-posting):
The short-term posting below would be a very good training ground for
someone interested in a career teaching writing. Please draw this
opening to the attention of qualified people. Note the deadline of March 30.
Margaret.
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Position Title/Rank: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Division: Faculty of Arts and Science
Department: Writing and Rhetoric
Deadline: March 30, 2007
Job Description:
The University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching
stream position at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Writing
and Rhetoric Program, commencing July 1, 2007. This position is for a
term of two years, renewable for an additional year, for a total of
three years.
The Writing and Rhetoric Program seeks candidates with demonstrated
excellence in teaching university-level courses, with relevant teaching
experience in some combination of the following: writing, rhetoric,
composition, professional/business writing, media studies, prose style,
critical thinking, or editing.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience marking
undergraduate essays and the ability to teach both entry-level and
upper-level undergraduate students. The successful candidate should show
evidence of research and/or professional development. Fluency in written
and spoken English is required and preference will be given to
candidates with a Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric, Professional Writing,
English Literature, or a related field. Salary to be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Additional information on the program can
be obtained through the World Wide Web at http://www.utoronto.ca/innis/
Applicants should arrange for three referees to send a letter of
recommendation under separate cover to the address below. The letters
must be received by the deadline for receipt of applications. Applicants
should send a curriculum vitae, writing sample, and teaching dossier
(including a statement of teaching philosophy) to Professor Janet
Paterson, Principal, Innis College, University of Toronto, 2 Sussex
Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1J5. The closing date for receipt of
applications is March 30, 2007 at 5:00 pm.
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct
research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The
University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority
group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
--
Margaret Procter, Ph.D.
University of Toronto Coordinator, Writing Support
15 King's College Circle, Toronto ON M5S 3H7
416 978-8109; FAX 416 971-2027
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http://www.utoronto.ca/writing
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