Postdoctoral Associate in the Teaching of Rhetoric and Writing
University Of Florida - Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601![University Of Florida](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Job No:
529985Work Type:
Post Doc AssociateLocation:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, HumanitiesDepartment:
16940100 - LS-WRITING PGM GENERAL
Job Description
Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Job Description:
The University Writing Program at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate to begin August 16, 2024. The position is a non-tenure accruing appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years. The University Writing Program is a thriving program offering a wide range of writing-intensive courses in areas such as themed critical thinking and writing, writing in the disciplines, and professional writing. Postdoctoral Associates teach existing upper-division courses in areas such as Writing in the Law, Writing in the Medical Sciences, and Writing in the Humanities and develop courses in their own areas of interest. The teaching assignment is 3/3/2. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.
The University of Florida has over 50,000 students and was ranked 6 th
in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1 st
among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of the Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at
https://www.visitgainesville.com/
We strongly encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the profession. The unit endorses University of Florida's value of a diverse and inclusive environment. To learn more about UF's commitment to diversity and inclusion, see
http://president.ufl.edu/initiatives/inclusion-engagement/events/ .
Expected Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching discipline-focused writing is preferred.
Candidates may have expertise in any area of composition and rhetoric, literature, or culture, though the following interests are encouraged: environmental or social justice rhetoric, digital and media studies, science writing, and public-facing or community-focused writing.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/listing/
(search University Writing Program) and must include: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Student evaluations will be submitted upon request.
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1st, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered 'official' if a designation of 'Issued to Student' is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at
http://naces.org/ .
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392 - 2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955 - 8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:No.
Applications Close:
Open until filled
To apply, visit
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529985/postdoctoral-associate-in-the-teaching-of-rhetoric-and-writing
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