Assistant Professor - First Year Composition at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: English / 0-1223-000

College: College of Arts and Sciences

Salary Plan: Regular

Hiring Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary:

The Department of English at the University of South Florida seeks to appoint a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition with a focus in first-year composition for a start date of August 7, 2025.

The successful candidate will contribute to a growing graduate program in Rhetoric and Composition and to our undergraduate major and minor programs in Writing and Rhetoric and Professional and Technical Communication.

Salary is negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in English with a focus in Rhetoric and Composition from an accredited institution required; ABD applicants must have degree conferred by appointment start date.
• Applicants will have a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching composition

• Cutting-edge approaches to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric and composition
• Research agenda and administrative practices that are informed by contemporary research in writing studies and knowledge of writing program work
• Experience working with stakeholders across institution and across discipline(s)
• Knowledge in writing assessment, curricular design, and instructor mentorship

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")

Job Opening Number: 37992

Posting Date: 10/02/2024

Posting End Date: 12/02/2024

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Please attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and provide names and contact information for three references. Application deadline is November 12, 2024. Initial review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For disability accommodations, contact Maria Zamora-Albor at mariazamora@usf.edu a minimum of five working days in advance.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location

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About USF

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities, including USF's highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

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