College Writing Program
Graduate Student Employment Opportunities
JOB TITLE: Postdoctoral Fellowship, The College Writing Program
(position has been filled)
The College Writing Program at the University of Rochester announces a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, effective September 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010. Responsibilities include teaching a 2/2 load of Reasoning and Writing in the College (WRT 105 and/or WRT 105E). The postdoctoral fellow is required to attend the Writing Program’s Orientation meeting on Monday, August 31, and attend special faculty development events. Experience with the College Writing Program is preferred, but not necessary. ABD candidates may apply, but some preference will be given to instructors with Ph.Ds. Salary: $26,000 plus benefits.
Please complete and submit the application to Deborah Rossen-Knill at the College Writing Program Main Office, Rush Rhees G-121. Email submissions accepted: knil@mail.rochester.edu.
Applications (due May 26, 2009) should include:
Part A: Personal Information
- Name:
- Email:
- Local Address:
- Local Phone Number:
Part B: Supporting Materials
- C.V.
- A brief statement: in one- to two-pages, please explain your teaching philosophy and what you believe you can contribute to the College Writing Program.
- Course descriptions: please provide a potential course description for WRT 105 and WRT 105E. Course descriptions should each be about 100 words.
- Teaching Evaluations: please submit at least one full set of evaluations from previous teaching experiences.
- Recommendation from someone who has observed your teaching.