Founded in 1890, Millsaps College is an independent, national, liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Millsaps seeks to be recognized as the premier college in the South and one of the best in the nation for developing compassionate and principled leaders and citizens for a global society. Millsaps College has a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and is located in Jackson, MS, the vibrant capital of Mississippi.
Employment begins: Mid-July 2009.
Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.
The Position: This position is a Fellowship in Rhetorical Studies and Writing Center Administration for individuals who have completed their Ph.D.s in the last five years. This is a ten month teaching and administrative fellowship, renewable for up to three years.
The Fellow will be expected to engage actively in the intellectual life of the college and will have opportunities to participate in teaching colloquia and writing workshops and to be part of a collegial program.
The Fellow will also have primary responsibility for the administrative and scholastic roles of the Millsaps Writing Center. Specialization should be in the area(s) of Rhetoric, Composition, or Communications.
The annual teaching load will include one departmental Rhetoric/Communications course and three undergraduate tutor development courses.
We offer a competitive salary including health and other benefits, a travel and research stipend of $2,000, an allowance for moving expenses, and a private office with computer in the Writing Program.
Application Instructions:
Send letter of application and curriculum vitae via email to Anita DeRouen.
Have graduate school transcript and three letters of reference sent via post to:
Dr. Anita M. DeRouen
Director of Writing and Teaching
Rhetoric and Writing Center Search
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS 39210.
AA/EOE/ADAI Millsaps College is an equal opportunity employer and invites minorities to apply. It is the policy of Millsaps College to offer equal educational and employment opportunities to all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. |
