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Wed Oct 2 2002

Jobs: English & Discourse Analysis, Texas A&M

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  • d-eiland, English & Discourse Analysis: Assistant or Associate, Texas A&M

    Message 1: English & Discourse Analysis: Assistant or Associate, Texas A&M

     Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:59:25 +0000
    From: d-eiland <d-eilandtamu.edu>
    Subject: English & Discourse Analysis: Assistant or Associate, Texas A&M


    Professor, Texas A&M University, TX, USA To: linguistlinguistlist.org Status: RO



    University or Organization: Texas A&M University Rank of Job: Assistant or Associate Professor Specialty Areas Required: Discourse Analysis Required Language(s):English (Code = ENG)

    Description: Assistant or Associate Professor of English in Rhetoric and Discourse Studies (tenure-track). We invite applications from candidates at the advanced assistant or associate level for two open positions in rhetoric and discourse studies to begin in Fall 2003, pending administrative approval.

    Expertise in one or more of the following: history and theory of rhetoric and composition, literacy studies, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics and language diversity, multicultural approaches to rhetoric and literacy, African American or US Latino/a rhetorics and literacies, writing program theory and design, literacy and literature, literacy and rhetoric. Applicants should hold the PhD in English or Linguistics, and have some background in literary as well as rhetorical or linguistic studies. The English Department houses Callaloo, a leading journal of African American and Diaspora Arts and Letters.

    Salary and teaching load are competitive. Faculty teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty and receive considerable research support, including personal computers and travel funds.

    Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research and have the dissertation completed by August 2003. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

    Minorities and women scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO employer. Check our website for more information about the department and University.

    Applications must be postmarked no later than November 8. Send letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a writing sample to:

    Attn: Chair, Rhet./Discourse Search Dr. Robert Boenig Department of English Texas A&M University 4227 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4227 United States of America Applications are due by 08-Nov-2002

    Contact Information: Dr. Robert Boenig. Tel: (979) 845-3452 Website: http://www-english.tamu.edu/

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