TITLE OF POSITION:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing Studies or Communications

DEPARTMENT:

School of Liberal Arts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred areas of specialization include: writing studies, professional or technical communication, visual communication

• Commitment to teaching in an innovative general education core with a strong writing across the curriculum focus

• Commitment to teaching in a student-centered environment

• Interest in interdisciplinary and integrative learning and the instructional use of technology is an advantage

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Applicants should have finished their PhD or have a nearly completed dissertation by August 1, 2007

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in development of a new major in Communication Management and Design
• Teach the freshmen writing seminar on contemporary American society

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applications received by November 27, 2006 will be considered for interviews at the MLA convention in Philadelphia.  Applications will be accepted until December 8, 2006.  Submit a letter of application, résumé or curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference (at least one should comment on teaching potential and experience) to Dean Marion Roydhouse, School of Liberal Arts, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. E-mail: liberalarts@PhilaU.edu; Telephone: (215) 951-2600; Fax: (215) 951-6888

STARTING DATE:

August 2007

POSTING DATE:

November 2006