Director of Writing & Assistant Professor of Teaching (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Department Sch of Wrtg Lit & Film (CLA) Position Title Rank/Position Title Administrator 2-Acad Programs/ Asst Professor of Teaching Job Title Director of Writing & Assistant Professor of Teaching (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The College of Liberal Arts, School of Writing, Literature, and Film, invites applications for a combined position as Director of Writing and Assistant Professor of Teaching. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, combined professional faculty and fixed term position.

This position provides administrative oversight and coordination of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film’s Writing Program and its core functions, principally with respect to the Core Ed’s Writing Foundations (WR 121Z), but also including courses in the Writing Elevation category where appropriate. The Director of Writing will develop, maintain, assess, and evolve the WR 121Z curriculum in alignment with research-backed pedagogies and composition theories; design and oversee teacher training curricula and mentoring, including GTA Professional Development Sequence and Teaching Practica for WR 121Z and WR 227Z, for all modalities and campuses. They will oversee assessment of Writing Foundations and Writing Elevation, all in coordination with Lead Instructors. In addition, they’ll serve as primary contact for student conduct issues arising in relevant courses; liaise with Lead Instructors and representatives across campus in coordinating Writing Elevation curricula; supervise Assistant Director of Writing in assigned administrative duties (e.g., refereeing waiver exams, plagiarism cases, course equivalency requests, and assistance in teacher training and mentoring, etc.); and supervise and mentor GTAs with FTE assigned to Writing Program. The Director of Writing will be expected to collaborate with SWLF administration on scheduling and staffing, and to represent the Writing Program across the unit, college, University, and State, including active participation in the Oregon Writing and English Advisory Committee (OWEAC), serving on relevant committees where appropriate.

The academic faculty portion of this position consists of teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is eight courses over three quarters annually. Teaching responsibilities include lower-division undergraduate composition courses, upper-division courses in writing and/or rhetoric, and/or graduate seminars in rhetoric, composition, literacy, and social media. Mentoring of students is expected, including advising of graduate students in our MA program in Rhetoric and Composition track. We seek a candidate whose scholarship adds to the intellectual vibrancy of our community, and that shows potential for distinction in their field. The position includes mentoring and support for advancing one’s scholarship. Service includes committee-work for the School, College, and University.

Expectations in Teaching: Instruction in and development/design of both on-campus and Ecampus undergraduate and graduate courses. Core assignments will focus on Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies, and may include WR 517, WR 121, WR 323, WR 303, and/or WR 497, but may vary as enrollment patterns and School curricula shift. Mentorship and advising of students at all levels is expected, including serving as reader or chair on graduate thesis committees. Teaching duties include timely correspondence with students, and such correspondence is expected even after the conclusion of the term if any outstanding issues (grade disputes, other administrative matters) from the course remain unresolved.

Expectations in Research: A sustained record of scholarly achievement in the primary fields of Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies, as evidenced by the publication of articles in refereed journals, digital scholarship such as archives and editions, and/or scholarly monographs. Public humanities work, such as essays and articles, can also serve as evidence of scholarly achievement. Interdisciplinary scholarship, outreach, and engagement mark ways of demonstrating the relevance of the work to the humanities disciplines at large and outside the walls of the University. Delivering papers at regional/national/international conferences constitutes evidence of professional research and scholarly activity in progress toward publication.

Expectations in Service: Provide service to the School, the College, and/or the University, its students and its faculty. Service assignments typically come in the form of appointments to standing or ad hoc committees, but may also include special projects. Professional development in assigned teaching areas through OSU or external workshops/meetings may be counted as service.

Expectations Related to Diversity, Inclusivity, and Community: Oregon State University is committed to ensuring a collaborative and inclusive community. Faculty and staff in SWLF are responsible for building a curriculum, work environment, academic discipline, and campus climate sensitive to the intersections of gender, race, class, sexual identity, age, ability, and other institutionalized systems of inequity and privilege. Individual contributions in these areas may be measured, in any given year, by annually reported activities in teaching, research, service, and/or outreach.

The incumbent must have a strong record of teaching and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at the OSU School of Writing, Literature, and Film website: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf. Oregon State University is a public R1 land-grant institution committed to public outreach and engagement and motivated by diversity, inclusion, and social justice. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to these core values.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

45% Instruction:

• Instruction in and development/design of both on-campus and Ecampus undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Core assignments will focus on Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies, and may include WR 517, WR 121, WR 323, WR 303, and/or WR 497, but may vary as enrollment patterns and School curricula shift.
• Mentorship and advising of students at all levels is expected, including serving as reader or chair on graduate thesis committees.
• Teaching duties include timely correspondence with students, and such correspondence is expected even after the conclusion of the term if any outstanding issues (grade disputes, other administrative matters) from the course remain unresolved.

34% Administration:

• Provide administrative oversight and coordination of Writing Program’s core functions, principally with respect to the Core Ed’s Writing Foundations (WR 121Z), but also including courses in the Writing Elevation category where appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, assess, and evolve the WR 121Z curriculum in alignment with research-backed pedagogies and composition theories.
• Design and oversee teacher training curricula and mentoring, including GTA Professional Development Sequence and Teaching Practica for WR 121Z and WR 227Z, for all modalities and campuses.
• Oversee assessment of Writing Foundations and Writing Elevation, in coordination with Lead Instructors.
• Serve as primary contact for student conduct issues arising in relevant courses.
• Liaise with Lead Instructors and representatives across campus in coordinating Writing Elevation curricula.
• Supervise Assistant Director of Writing in assigned administrative duties (e.g., refereeing waiver exams, plagiarism cases, course equivalency requests, and assistance in teacher training and mentoring, etc.).
• Supervise and mentor GTAs with FTE assigned to Writing Program.
• Collaborate with SWLF administration on scheduling and staffing.
• Represent the Writing Program across the unit, college, University, and State, including active participation in the Oregon Writing and English Advisory Committee (OWEAC), serving on relevant committees where appropriate.

13% Research:

• A sustained record of scholarly achievement in the primary fields of Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy Studies, as evidenced by the publication of articles in refereed journals, digital scholarship such as archives and editions, and/or scholarly monographs.
• Public humanities work, such as essays and articles, can also serve as evidence of scholarly achievement. Interdisciplinary scholarship, outreach, and engagement mark ways of demonstrating the relevance of the work to the humanities disciplines at large and outside the walls of the University.
• Delivering papers at regional/national/international conferences constitutes evidence of professional research and scholarly activity in progress toward publication.

8% Service:

• Provide service to the School, the College, and/or the University, its students and its faculty.
• Service assignments typically come in the form of appointments to standing or ad hoc committees, but may also include special projects.
• Professional development in assigned teaching areas through OSU or external workshops/meetings may be counted as service.

Diversity, Inclusivity, and Community: Oregon State University is committed to ensuring a collaborative and inclusive community. Faculty and staff in SWLF are responsible for building a curriculum, work environment, academic discipline, and campus climate sensitive to the intersections of gender, race, class, sexual identity, age, ability, and other institutionalized systems of inequity and privilege. Individual contributions in these areas may be measured, in any given year, by annually reported activities in teaching, research, service, and/or outreach.

What You Will Need

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric & Composition
• Evident commitment to educational equity and effectiveness
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Writing Program Administration
• Prior university teaching experience in a broad range of undergraduate courses, such as rhetoric, composition, literacy, and social media.
• Demonstrated potential to engage in and develop scholarly work and ability to articulate a planned program of research

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24

What We Would Like You to Have

• Evidence of dedication to effective teaching at the undergraduate level
• Experience developing curriculum for First-Year Composition Programs
• Scholarly experience in areas related to areas of rhetoric, composition theory, composition related to pedagogy, social media literacy, digital composition, and/or Writing Program Administration

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

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Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/155486

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/155488

Posting Number P08159UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025 Posting Date 06/10/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 07/03/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting has been re-opened in order to expand the original applicant pool.

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A Diversity Statement addressing the following prompt: Please speak to which principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion you believe to be most salient to Writing Program Administration (WPA), and what actions, tactics, and/or strategies you would focus on for enacting those principles in WPA work.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:.

Tim Jensen

Tim.Jensen@oregonstate.edu

541-737-1634

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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