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. |
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Application type | Online |
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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.
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Web address to apply | http://twp.duke.edu/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellow... |
Hard deadline | October 1, 2015, 7:59pm EST |
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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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