Job Opening: Lecturer in Second Language Writing

Arizona State University

English Department (an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Job Rank: Lecturer 

Specialty Areas: Lecturer in Second Language Writing 

Anticipated Start Date: August 2013 

Required: Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition or in a related field with specialization in second language writing; five or more years of post-secondary teaching experience, including second language writing courses; evidence of effective teaching. 

Desired qualifications: Theoretical grounding in writing studies and teaching experience in writing in the disciplines/English for academic purposes; experience teaching in internet or hybrid formats; evidence of participation in scholarly conference related to rhetoric/composition, L2 writing, and WID-EAP. 

Teaching load is 4 composition courses each semester. Appropriate professional development activities and service responsibilities. Renewable appointment. 

Submit a letter of application, current vita, teaching philosophy, other evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, course assignments, and other course materials), unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically to: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/DepartmentofEnglish (no faxes or emails accepted) by January 20, 2013. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.