Ranked Faculty in Composition and Rhetoric

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: English

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The Department of Literature, Language and Writing (LLW) in the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time (10-month), teaching-emphasis position in the field of Composition and Rhetoric.

Applicants from all writing-related fields are welcome and should expect to teach introductory and upper level courses within the field of writing, including, for example, College Writing, Writing for Writers, and Writing for the Digital Age.

This position will also serve as the Director of Writing Intensive programs at the university. Our faculty support our diverse students who are characteristically passionate about social justice and plan to use their education to lead and influence globally. Though most writing courses are offered in the on-campus baccalaureate women's college, English faculty also teach in the College for Adults in online and hybrid formats. This scholar will be joining an innovative and collaborative faculty of English, Linguistics, and Language professors whose work and teaching emphasizes interdisciplinarity. The English major emphasizes equally requirements in literature, writing, and language studies.

The Literature, Language and Writing (LLW) department offers both a major and minor in English and Spanish, minors in Linguistics, Professional Writing, and Teaching English as a Second Language, and a certificate in Professional Writing. Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively to support students who are passionate about social justice and plan to use their training to lead and influence. Applicants should also be willing to engage in interdisciplinary teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the Writing Intensive Program Director.
• Faculty to teach at most 5 courses in English and/or Writing, at least 1 section of The Reflective Woman, a first year writing intensive seminar class required of all first year students, 1 course release to serve as the Writing Intensive Program Director.
• Candidates may also suggest more advanced topics courses that appeal to students from a variety of majors.
• Create and lead initiatives for excellence in writing curriculum and pedagogy.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to department and university service.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or a related field or All But Dissertation (ABD) with proof of completion before start.
• Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate writing classes to a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience directing writing intensive or composition program.
• Experience teaching first-generation students.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:


Posting Number: 20220287-FAC
Posting Start Date: 11/19/2024
Application Deadline: 1/13/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9422

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to 'love of neighbor without distinction' and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [email protected] or 651-690-6565.







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