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Willamette University -
Assistant Professor: Rhetoric & Media Analysis Location: Oregon, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant Professor Submitted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
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The Rhetoric and Media Studies Department at Willamette University invites applications for a new tenure track position in Rhetoric at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2010. We seek applicants with strong background in Rhetoric and Media Analysis whose work broadly addresses public discourse, media, and culture. We strongly encourage candidates with teaching and research focus in these areas who share an interest also on the relationship between media change and social change. Willamette University values creative and vibrant educator scholars who can serve as role models, and who can establish excellent relationships with our increasingly diverse student body. Teaching load will be 3-2. Successful candidates will be exceptional teachers, engaged in scholarship through academic publication, and in service and professional development. Applicants should expect to teach persuasion, public speaking, and upper division theory or criticism classes in their areas of specialization. The department and the College of Liberal Arts encourage collaborative learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and undergraduate research and writing. The student-faculty ratio is 10.5-1. The six-member Department of Rhetoric and Media Studies is a robust major offering coursework spanning sub-fields and qualitative methodologies. A PhD is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with relevant areas of specialization in fields such as cultural studies will be considered, provided that the emphasis is on public discourse and media analysis. We strongly encourage qualified applicants who can contribute, through their experience, research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and inclusive excellence of our learning community. For full consideration, please send letter (digital submissions encouraged) of application, transcripts, C.V., three letters of reference, pedagogical statement, research statement, two sample syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and statement regarding interest in the liberal arts by October 19, 2009 to: ncordova@willamette.edu, or via surface mail to: Dr. Nathaniel I. C�rdova, Chair Associate Professor Rhetoric and Media Studies Willamette University 900 State Street Salem, OR 97301 http://www.willamette.edu/cla/rhetoric/ Founded in 1842, Willamette University takes full advantage of its location in Salem, across the street from the state capitol. It consists of a highly selective undergraduate college of liberal arts together with professional schools in education, law, and management. Willamette maintains a strong institutional commitment to diversity, is committed to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status, and strives to recruit and retain candidates from historically underrepresented communities and ethnic groups. Willamette provides the cost of employee-only medical coverage. Coverage for other family members or domestic partners is available through payroll deduction. |
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Contact Info: Nathaniel I. Cordova, Ph.D Chair, Associate Professor Willamette University 900 State Street Salem, OR 97301 |
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