TITLE OF POSITION:

Director, Writing Across the Curriculum

DEPARTMENT:

School of Liberal Arts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants should have a strong background in writing or rhetoric and a demonstrated ability to lead a university wide program; Successful candidate will have significant experience with writing program administration and teaching writing intensive courses.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communicative skills.
• The person who assumes this important role will need to work effectively with faculty across a variety of disciplines; Experience in design fields would be welcomed.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Ph.D in writing and rhetoric or close area

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach (2) two courses per semester; administrative oversight of writing program.
• Supervise faculty recruitment, hiring and placement testing; Organize faculty development and administers the WAC/WID program across campus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing experiences and areas of academic interest, a curriculum vitae, 3-5 references, and a sample of scholarly research. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of candidates will begin on November 9, 2009 and continue until position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by phone in late November and interviews will be conducted at the December MLA. Applications should be submitted to Dean Marion Roydhouse, School of Liberal Arts, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 or email liberalarts@philau.edu

STARTING DATE:

August 2010

POSTING DATE:

October 2009