THE POSITION: The Department of Writing invites applications for a non-tenure-track, visiting

assistant professor position in composition for the 2012-2013 academic year. The successful

candidate must be a specialist in rhetoric and composition, technical writing, or closely related

field and must have strong interest and experience in teaching first-year writing. Experience with

writing centers is also considered a plus. Duties include teaching primarily first-year composition

with the possibility of teaching one or two upper-level courses depending on qualifications and

department need. Teaching load is typically four courses per semester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: College writing teaching experience and a PhD in Rhetoric and

Composition, Technical Communication, or closely related field.

APPLICATION: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until filled.

Electronic submission of materials is encouraged. Candidates should submit a cover letter,

curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references to:

Dr. Scott Payne, Chair

Department of Writing

College of Fine Arts and Communication

University of Central Arkansas

201 Donaghey Avenue, Thompson 308

Conway, AR 72035

Email: spayne@uca.edu

UCA IS AN AA/EOE.