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thanks, Philippa Spoel, Laurentian University
COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC POSITION
Laurentian University invites applications for one of two
newly-established tenure-track
positions in Composition and Rhetoric, specializing in Writing in the
Disciplines (WID) to
commence 1 July 2008. The position involves initiating, developing, and
directing
Laurentian*s new WID program through teaching, research, and consulting
with faculty
members and academic units participating in the program.
Working in cooperation with the francophone WID Director, the
successful candidate will
be responsible for leading the anglophone stream of the Writing in the
Disciplines program.
Specific responsibilities will include:
* designing WID programming for diverse disciplines in consultation
with relevant
academic units
* teaching, including offering workshops and teaching modules and
developing WID
teaching resources for faculty and students.
* conducting WID-related research
* administering the WID program in conjunction with the francophone WID
director
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent qualifications in Rhetoric
and Composition,
Education, Professional Communication, or a related field, as well as
experience in relevant
teaching, research, and administration.
Salary is commensurate with experience and rank.
Laurentian University (LU) is located in Sudbury, an attractive modern
city offering unique
cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. For further info
see
http://www.sudburytourism.ca ( http://www.sudburytourism.ca/ ). LU is a
bilingual
institution and an equal opportunity employer. It has a policy of
passive bilingualism
(English/French) as a condition of tenure. LU is committed to equity in
employment and
encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women,
aboriginal peoples,
members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. In
accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens
and permanent
residents.
Applications will be reviewed commencing in January 2008 but will be
accepted until the
position is filled. Applications should be addressed to Dr. Harley
d*Entremont, Laurentian
University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 or submitted by
e-mail to
[log in to unmask] Applicants should provide a covering letter
referencing Ad number 26, a
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of
excellence in teaching,
a summary of research interests, and three letters of reference.
LU faculty are part of the LUFA (Laurentian University Faculty
Association). LUFA
information and the Collective Agreement can be found at (
http://www.lufapul.ca/ ). All
positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Philippa Spoel
Associate Professor
Department of English
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
Canada P3E 2C6
tel: 705-675-1151
fax: 705-675-4870
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