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Lecturing Fellow (EXPIRED)

Thompson Writing Program, Duke University

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 2
Location Durham, North Carolina, United States
Start date July 1, 2016
Job description

Duke University

Thompson Writing Program

Lecturing Fellows

 We anticipate offering several postdoctoral fellowships on a multidisciplinary faculty charged with teaching an innovative first-year course in Academic Writing.  We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in any field and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.  Fellows are asked to draw on their disciplinary training and interests to design a seminar-style course introducing students to academic writing.  Teaching load is five sections of Academic Writing per year, with each section limited to 12 students.  Appointment is at a level of Lecturing Fellow (non-tenure-track), starting July 1, 2016.  Contract is for an initial three years, renewable after successful review for two more years.  Salary is competitive with a strong benefits package, and with opportunities for professional development. 

Applications from ABDs are welcome; however, candidates who are not scheduled to complete their dissertations by May 2016 will not be considered.  To apply use our online application form at: http://twp.duke.edu/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship   You will be asked to upload as a single pdf document a CV, a letter in which you discuss your aims in teaching Academic Writing, and a brief proposal for a writing seminar modeled on course synopses posted on our website:  http://twp.duke.edu/writing-101 We may subsequently ask you to provide other supporting materials, including a more detailed course outline, other course materials, and recommendations.  Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and/or interview process please contact Dr. Marcia Rego, Chair, Lecturing Fellows Search, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Box 90025, Durham, NC 27708-0025. 

Application period begins September 1, 2015 and ends October 1, 2015.  Applications must be received by 11:59 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) October 1, 2015.  DEADLINE IS FIRM.  IMPORTANT: You WILL NOT be able to change your application information after you have applied for a position. We will inform you of the status of your application by December 15, 2015.  No phone calls please. Those with PhDs in STEM disciplines or the quantitative social sciences are especially encouraged to apply. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
You will be asked to upload as a single pdf document a CV, a letter in which you discuss your aims in teaching Academic Writing, and a brief proposal for a writing seminar modeled on course synopses posted on our website: http://twp.duke.edu/writing-101 We may subsequently ask you to provide other supporting materials, including a more detailed course outline, other course materials, and recommendations.
Web address to apply http://twp.duke.edu/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellow...
Hard deadline October 1, 2015, 7:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information http://twp.duke.edu
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Time created September 1, 2015, 10:39am UTC
Scheduled expiry date October 1, 2015, 7:59pm EST
Expired on October 2, 2015, 7:59pm EST
Last updated December 1, 2015, 3:00pm UTC
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