This position is open to Canadians and non-Canadians. Lahoucine Ouzgane Department of English University of Alberta --------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA TENURABLE POSITION The Department of English, University of Alberta, invites applications for a tenurable position in Composition and Rhetoric, specialization in Pedagogy and Practice of Writing. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in the field, relevant teaching experience and publications; he or she will be an active researcher in the field of writing, and will be able to provide leadership in the area of writing instruction. The appointment will be up to the rank of Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. The appointment commences July 1, 1999. The Department of English (http://www.ualberta.ca/~englishd/enghome1.htm) at the University of Alberta has 55 tenured or tenure-track members, approximately 135 graduate students, 100 Honors programme students, and over 700 majors. The Department houses major research initiatives like The Orlando Project (http://www.ualberta.ca/ORLANDO/) and research institutes like the Medieval and Early Modern Institute (http://www.ualberta.ca/~englishd/memi.htm). The Department plays an active service role in the University. Approximately 4000 students take our first year courses, which teach writing in the context of literature. Another 400 engineering students take "Writing for Engineers," a multi-sectioned course. In addition, we offer a WRITE program which includes three levels of non-fiction writing courses. The Department is committed to integrating writing instruction across its curriculum. The University of Alberta (http://web.cs.ualberta.ca/UAlberta.html) is one of Canada's five largest research-intensive universities, with annual research income from external sources of more than $112 million. The University is located in Edmonton, the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of the province of Alberta. The Edmonton area has a population of about 875,000. Almost 30,000 students are served by more than 60 programs and 165 specializations. Opened in 1908, the University of Alberta has a 90 year tradition of scholarly achievements and commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. The University of Alberta is engaged in a five-year process of faculty renewal which will result in refilling 35% of continuing faculty positions by the year 2000. New appointments to the Department of English will help to shape the future of literary studies in a vital, energetic department. Candidates should ask three referees to send letters directly to: Dr. Jo-Ann Wallace, Chair Department of English University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E5 Candidates should also send the Chair a letter of application, a writing sample, a complete curriculum vitae, and the names of referees, and should arrange for the Chair to receive graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications received by February 15, 1999 will be considered; candidates are responsible for ensuring that transcripts and letters of reference are received by the Department. The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. As an employer we respect diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. ----------