[CPTSC-L] Faculty Search for Assistant Professor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design: Writing Program Administrator

[Kyle Mattson]

The Position: Housed in the School of Communication at the University of
Central Arkansas, the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program
seeks candidates for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position
(beginning August 1, 2025) to coordinate our First-Year Writing program.
Teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester) with 2/2 reassigned for
writing program administration. Applicants should have a background in
Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical and Professional
Writing, or a closely related field and experience teaching college
writing. Prior experience in writing program administration is highly
valued. In addition to administering the First-Year Writing program, duties
include teaching composition and courses in the Writing, Rhetoric, and
Information Design major.

Required Qualifications and/or Experience: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition,
Writing Studies, Technical and Professional Writing, or a closely related
field. Experience teaching college writing and evidence of excellence in
teaching required. Candidates must be willing to participate in local,
regional, and national professional development and have a genuine interest
in general education instruction, assessment, and program initiatives.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: Preferred applicants will have
experience working in writing program administration and advancing
inclusive pedagogies that meet the educational aspirations of a diverse
student body. Applicants will also have a clear research agenda.

Application: Review of applications begins December 31, 2024 and will
continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, administrative
philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for four
references to UCA's online application system. The full ad and application
can be found at https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/16361

More About the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design Program and the
University of Central Arkansas: The Writing, Rhetoric, and Information
Design (WRID) program at UCA offers two distinct tracks: Writing Studies
and Technical and Professional Writing. The Writing Studies track focuses
on analyzing how language connects with specific audiences, exploring
topics like the social history of writing and theories of identity. The
Technical and Professional Writing track equips students with practical
skills to create impactful documents, such as white papers and social media
campaigns, while collaborating with community partners on real-world
projects.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000, of which more
than 15% are graduate students. The university offers more than 90
undergraduate and 60 graduate certificate and degree programs, including
doctoral programs in five disciplines. The undergraduate student body
consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is
proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in
research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract
students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of
diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.

AA/EOE
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