Two Lecturer Positions in Writing Studies 

The University of Waterloo Department of English Language and Literature is accepting applications for two Lecturer positions in Writing Studies. The two successful candidates will hold three-year definite-term appointments at the rank of Lecturer. While these are initially three-year contract positions, the successful candidates may be considered for reappointment or appointment to a Continuing Lecturer position at the completion of their contracts. The successful candidates will have a completed PhD and substantial teaching experience by the time of appointment, and will provide evidence of experience in course design. Evidence of successful teaching of academic writing at a university, a record of pedagogical innovation, and a record of publication in the areas of composition theory or pedagogy will be considered important assets. Experience teaching students for whom English is not a first language will be an asset, as will experience with technical writing and professional writing. Lecturers must meet a high standard of teaching excellence and are expected to be familiar with current pedagogical research in their teaching area. The teaching load for these positions includes consideration for research on pedagogy and is no more than a total of 8 term courses, normally spread over three 12-week terms a year.

An appointment date of 1 July 2014 is preferred. Consideration of applications will begin on 15 April 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/24647. Please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample and/or link to an e-portfolio, and arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded (addressed to Dr. Fraser Easton, Chair, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Waterloo). More information about the Department is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/english/ Further enquiries can be directed to the Department Chair, Fraser Easton, at 519-888-4567, ext. 33359 (e-mail: [log in to unmask]). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Native peoples and persons with disabilities. These appointments are subject to the availability of funds.

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