The Division of English and Applied Linguistics seeks a tenure-track Composition and Rhetoric Specialist to begin August 2012. The

ideal candidate will: 1) contribute to our undergraduate composition program, graduate program, and teach introductory composition

courses; 2) assist with advances in student-learning outcome assessment in the English and Applied Linguistics Program; 3) maintain a

continuous record of scholarly activity. Duties include: 1) teaching 12 credit hours per semester (faculty may apply for one-course load

reduction for research, instructional innovation, or service); 2) student advisement; and 3) division, college and university service.

Required: (1) Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric or a related field from a U.S. regionally-accredited institution or foreign equivalent; (2) a

record of scholarly publication and activity in areas of interest and expertise; and (3) teaching experience at the university level.  Desired:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in:  (1) college-level writing instruction; (2) online learning or

composition and technology; (3) business, technical and scientific writing; (4) placement testing; and (5) learning assessment.

All applicants must submit: (1) Letter of application that describes the candidate’s qualifications; (2)

Curriculum vita; (3) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) Complete contact information, including fax number and email

address, for three professional references; and (5) Writing sample (preferably published, maximum 30 pages); and (6) Student evaluation

ratings to the following email address: uogcompsearch@yahoo.com. Short-listed candidates must submit:  (1) Government

of Guam application form (available at UOG Human Resources Office link:http://www.uoghro.com); (2) Three

recommendation letters; and (3) Evidence of excellence in teaching composition (eg., pedagogical materials such as syllabi and assignment

sheets, copies of peer-observation reports, copies of student evaluations, student testimonials, and a statement of teaching philosophy).

Selected candidates must submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent directly from the awarding institution.

All application materials should be sent to Dr. Sharleen Santos-Bamba, Chair, English Search Committee, c/o Human Resources Office,

UOG Station, Mangilao, GU 96923.  For further information, please email santossj@uguam.uog.edu .       

Review of completed application packets will begin February 1, 2012.