Writing Program Lecturer(s) - Department of English
Company: Case Western Reserve University
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Posted
January 25, 2024
The English Department at Case Western Reserve University invites
applications for one or more full-time lecturer positions in our
writing-intensive general education curriculum (see: .) We seek
colleagues who champion an inclusive, diverse, and transformative
university and who are excited to join our energetic and collegial
program. Our first-year and advanced writing seminars cover a range
of topics and emphasize intellectual inquiry, critical thinking,
and academic writing. We are specifically interested in candidates
who have expertise in teaching writing in the context of social
science, engineering, healthcare and/or scientific disciplines.
Lecturers' responsibilities will include working with writers from
diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
designing and leading first-year Academic Inquiry Seminars, and
consulting with students in the Writing Resource Center.
Responsibilities may also include designing and leading other
writing-intensive seminars; creative writing,
professional/technical or scientific communication courses; and/or
other undergraduate courses. Opportunities for writing program
administrative and assessment activities are available and count in
the teaching load.
Responsibilities & Duties: Teaching load is the equivalent of six
courses over the academic year (does not include summer), which may
include a mix of classroom teaching, WRC consulting, and
administrative activities. Initial appointment is for one academic
year, beginning August 2024; this position is eligible for annual
reappointment based on performance and programmatic need.
About Case Western Reserve and the Writing Program: CWRU is an
independent research university located in , a square mile urban
district of cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social
service institutions. We enroll over 12,000 undergraduate and
graduate/professional students in both liberal arts and
professional/technical disciplines. The serves as a resource for
all CWRU writers, including undergraduate and graduate students,
faculty, and staff. Our Writing Resource Center offers consulting
in several locations on campus, including our main site in
Bellflower Hall, the historic building that serves as the home for
Writers House, a gathering place for writers that supports
community programming, craft workshops, and the New Gutenberg
Annex, which is a moveable type print lab and book arts
workshop.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in a humanities, social science, or
STEM discipline - or a terminal degree in medicine/healthcare -
complemented by experience teaching and professional development
activities related to college-level writing is required. Experience
in teaching college-level writing and a PhD in Rhetoric/Writing
Studies or closely related field preferred.
Application Instructions
How to Apply: Application materials should be submitted
electronically at . Applications received by March 22, 2024, will
be given first consideration; the position will remain open until
filled. For initial consideration, please submit the following
materials:
When candidates are selected for interviews, they will be asked to
provide 2 confidential letters of recommendation and to prepare to
speak in detail about courses that they would be prepared to
teach.
Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and
inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under
Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.
Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process
should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by
email at . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations
for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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