FALL 2008

December 15, 2008


We're moving! Effective January 5, our new home will be in 378 ODH.

The Department officially came into existence on June 2, 2008 offering a BA in Writing and Rhetoric, as well as a minor.

Position Announcements:

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric in the College of Arts & Sciences at Oakland University seeks applicants for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2009.

Position #993899 -- First Year Writing: The successful candidate will teach first-year composition, will develop and teach undergraduate courses for our innovative new major in Writing and Rhetoric, will develop and teach graduate courses in rhetoric and composition studies, and will pursue an active research agenda. Expected teaching assignment is 3/2.

Position #992666 -- Writing and New Media: The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate courses in new media for our innovative new major in Writing and Rhetoric, will develop and teach graduate courses in rhetoric and new media studies, and will pursue an active research agenda. Expected teaching assignment is 3/2.

A Ph.D. or ABD in Rhetoric and Composition by August 15, 2009 and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching writing with technology on the post secondary level are required. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: new media instruction, undergraduate curriculum development and faculty development, writing center theory, WAC/WID, National Writing Project administration, professional writing, or assessment.

Application Information
Submit a letter of application indicating the position number for which you are applying and describing your research and teaching interests, a detailed CV, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references. Send all materials to: Writing and Rhetoric Search Committee, Department of Writing and Rhetoric, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4492. Review of applications will begin in November and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2008.

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.