[EDLING:1976] Job Director of Composition, Northern Arizona University

[M van Naerssen]

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From: "M van Naerssen" <mvnaerss at sas.upenn.edu>
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Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 12:16 PM
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> Subject: Director of Composition, Northern Arizona University
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>> Please share with interested folks. Thanks, Fredricka Stoller
>>
>> Director of Composition, Department of English, Northern Arizona 
>> University
>> Tenured Associate Professor (11 month position).
>>
>> Job Description
>> The English Department seeks candidates for a tenured associate professor
>> position to serve as Director of Composition, starting Fall 2007. Duties
>> include directing Northern Arizona University's Writing Program and 
>> overseeing
>> the computer labs, training graduate assistants who teach composition, 
>> and
>> teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Literacy, 
>> Technology,
>> and Professional Writing.
>>
>> Qualified candidates should have interest and expertise in Composition
>> Studies, Writing Program Administration, Writing Across the Curriculum,
>> Literacy, Digital Studies, Professional Writing, and/or related areas.
>> Candidates should also have experiences working with diverse student, 
>> staff,
>> and faculty groups. This is an eleven-month position.  Salary will be
>> commensurate with experience.
>>
>> Minimum Qualifications
>> Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related field; two years
>> administrative experience with writing programs; articles or book 
>> publications
>> in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related field; two years experience
>> teaching critical thinking, reading and writing with technology; four 
>> years of
>> successful university teaching as indicated by letters of reference and
>> student evaluations.
>>
>> Preferred Qualifications
>> Three or more years administrative experience directing writing programs;
>> strong, sustained record of publications relevant to the position; 
>> expertise
>> with using digital and other technology in the classroom; experience 
>> working
>> with people from a variety of culturally and racially diverse 
>> backgrounds,
>> incorporating diverse perspectives into class syllabi as well as 
>> assignments
>> and/or research that includes diverse populations such as women, ethnic 
>> and
>> racial minority groups; demonstrated excellence and innovation in 
>> teaching
>> composition related courses.
>>
>> General Information
>> Northern Arizona University is an 20,000-student institution with its 
>> main
>> campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 57,000 at the base 
>> of
>> the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU's emphasis on undergraduate 
>> education is
>> enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance 
>> learning.
>> The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning
>> environment.
>>
>> Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the 
>> following:
>> a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification 
>> and a
>> degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment.  You may also be
>> required to complete a fingerprint background check.
>>
>> Salary
>> Salary will be commensurate with experience.
>> FLSA Status
>> Exempt
>>
>> How to Apply
>> Northern Arizona University is unable to receive your application 
>> materials on
>> line at this time.  Please follow the instructions below:
>>
>> Applicants should submit a statement of interest, a curriculum vita, 
>> copies of
>> transcripts, copies of student evaluations, and three letters of 
>> reference to
>> Dr. Laura Gray-Rosendale, Composition Director Search Committee, 
>> Department of
>> English, Box 6032, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 
>> 86011-6032.
>>
>>
>> Application Deadline
>> This position will be open until further notice.  Review of applications 
>> will
>> begin on November 10, 2006.
>>
>> Equal Employment Opportunity
>> Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
>> Action Institution.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
>> disabilities are encouraged to apply.  NAU is responsive to the needs of 
>> dual
>> career couples.
>>
>> Fredricka Stoller, Northern Arizona University, PO Box 6032, Flagstaff, 
>> AZ 86011-6032 USA  tel:  928-523-6272;  fax: 928-523-7074
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