Council of Writing Program Administrators

Assistant Professor of English in Rhetoric and Gender Studies for a joint appointment in English and Women’s Studies to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate interdisciplinary courses on gender. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to a new PhD in English with tracks in Rhetoric & Textual Studies and Professional Writing & New Media. We welcome applications from all areas in English studies, with preference given to the history of rhetoric, race and ethnic studies, or feminist rhetorical theory. Requirements: PhD in English, Rhetoric, or related discipline by August 15, 2008; graduate coursework in Women’s or Gender Studies; evidence of excellence in teaching and research with focus on gender. Please send letter of application, cv, and three letters of reference to David Metzger, Chair of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529. Review of applicants will begin December 1 and continue until position is filled. Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.