Hello all, My department is welcoming applications for a tenure-track position in Rhetoric of Science. I am not a member of the search committee, but I strongly encourage those with disability studies backgrounds to apply! We are working on creating new curricular opportunities in disability studies and the health humanities. The link to the job description <https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=251099&PostingSeq=1&PortalActualURL=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu%2fpsc%2fcareers%2fCAREERS%2fHRMS%2fc%2fHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3fPage%3dHRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26Action%3dU%26FOCUS%3dApplicant%26SiteId%3d43000%26JobOpeningId%3d251099%26PostingSeq%3d1&PortalRegistryName=CAREERS&PortalServletURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu%2fpsp%2fcareers%2f&PortalURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu%2fpsc%2fcareers%2f&PortalHostNode=APPLICANT&NoCrumbs=yes&PortalKeyStruct=yes> works best in Google Chrome internet browser. Relevant information from the ad is pasted below my signature. Best, Marion Quirici Assistant Professor, Disability Studies and Global Anglophone Literature Department of English Kennesaw State University mquirici@kennesaw.edu -- Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Rhetoric of Science in the Department of English that begins August 2023. Responsibilities A commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship, service, and support for student success is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Specific responsibilities include: - Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric and professional writing and other areas relevant to the candidate’s expertise on a 3/2 teaching load in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities - Producing quality and significant discipline-specific research/scholarly/creative activities; - Contributing to curriculum development and departmental initiatives in rhetorics of science, medical rhetorics, or health humanities; - Contributing to the service efforts of the department, university, profession, and community; - Supporting student success and student engagement in professional opportunities via mentorship and high-impact practices (HIPs). Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications Ph.D., or its foreign equivalent, in English (Rhetoric and Composition) or a closely related field is required, with specializations in rhetoric of science or health and medical rhetorics. Candidates who are ABD may apply provided the degree is conferred before the start date. Preferred Qualifications - Graduate training in rhetoric and composition. - Evidence of a scholarly agenda relevant to and teaching interests in rhetoric of science, especially health humanities and medical rhetorics. We seek an outstanding colleague in the area of rhetoric of science to support our effort to build interdisciplinary curriculum and research strengths in health humanities and medical rhetorics. Interest in program development and administration is also desirable but not necessary. KSU’s student population is as diverse as the population of the Atlanta metro area and includes a high proportion of traditionally underrepresented groups and first-generation college students. We prefer candidates who share the Department of English’s explicit commitment to teaching diverse communities and our belief that our diversity is our strength. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Required Documents to Attach 1. Two-page cover letter addressing qualifications, experience, and requirements of the position, including demonstrated ability to support institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion and to teach a diverse student population; 2. Curriculum Vitae; 3. Unofficial Transcripts and/or international equivalency evaluations (Official Transcripts and Official International Evaluations Due Upon Hire); 4. Writing sample; 5. Contact information for three references; Candidates in later rounds of review may be asked for additional materials to illustrate excellence in scholarship and teaching. Apply Before Date For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2022. This position is open until filled. Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Letizia Guglielmo, Search Committee Chair, lgugliel@kennesaw.edu. For more information or questions about a faculty job posting, please contact Academic Affairs at facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at 877-251-2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.