The Department of Writing and Linguistics at Georgia Southern University is a stand-alone writing department with a wonderful cohort of colleagues! I'm happy to answer any questions: email me at jwalker@georgiasouthern.edu.

The Department of Writing and Linguistics at Georgia Southern University (http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writling/) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor with Ph. D. with a specialization in technical and professional writing, scientific and technical communication, rhetoric and composition, or related field. Ph. D. required by starting date of position, Aug. 1, 2005. Dissertation in field, evidence of excellent teaching, a minimum of two years of college teaching, and teaching experience in computer classroom environments are required. Salary dependent upon qualifications.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated expertise in one or more of these areas: visual rhetoric, computers and writing, rhetoric and technical communication, distance education, multimedia authoring, software documentation, computational linguistics, internship programs, writing in the disciplines, technical editing, grant writing. Preference may be given to candidates with experience working with diverse student populations and experience teaching first-year composition. Teaching responsibilities include courses within Professional and Technical Writing as part of the BA in Writing and Linguistics as well as courses for the second discipline in Technical Writing in conjunction with the School of Information Technology. We seek candidates whose expertise and interests complement a department with degree concentrations in creative writing, linguistics, technical and professional writing, and writing and culture. Pre-screening of applicants may occur at the Modern Language Association Conference in Philadelphia, on Dec. 27-30, 2004.

Interested candidates should send letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellent teaching, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references for initial screening to Dr. Janice Walker, Search Chair, Department of Writing and Linguistics, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8026, Statesboro, GA 30460-8026. Screening begins Nov. 1, 2004. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Georgia Southern University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. A residential university serving approximately 16,000 students, Georgia Southern’s hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 120-degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through seven colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Georgia Southern is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the search chair. Georgia is an open records state. Additional information is available at http://ChronicleCareers.com/profiles/911.htm.