WRITING INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010

The General Studies Writing Program at Bowling Green State University has been approved to fill two instructorship positions which are potentially renewable annually to three years. Potential for renewal for additional three-year terms. Each position carries a 24–hour load (typically four courses per semester) of General Studies Writing courses. The salary is competitive and benefits are provided. BGSU and General Studies Writing are committed to faculty diversity as a way to strengthen the preparation of students for life in an increasingly diverse society.

Renewable Instructorship: Three-year appointment with renewal contingent upon favorable performance evaluations. May be renewed for additional terms. 12-hour load per semester to teach composition courses in the General Studies Writing Program. Qualifications: MA or MFA in English; successful experience teaching college-level academic writing; training in rhetoric and composition. Experience in the teaching of developmental writing preferred.

Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 15, 2009. Applications must include a letter of application; CV; statement of teaching approach; student evaluations; three current and original reference letters (official placement files are acceptable) addressing the applicant’s teaching strengths; and official transcripts. Address applications to Donna Nelson-Beene, Director, General Studies Writing Program, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.

BGSU is a university of over 17,000 students with long traditions of teaching and scholarship and strong commitment to international education and to expanding technological support for education. The General Studies Writing Program serves approximately 3500 students per semester in three core courses. Information about the General Studies Writing Program is available on the program’s website (http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/gsw/). Information about BGSU is available on the university’s website (www.bgsu.edu). BGSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.