Assistant Professor of English

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Faculty Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor Job Summary: The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking candidates in rhetoric, composition, literacy, technical writing and/or writing studies in the field of rhetoric of health and medicine to join the Department as a tenure-track assistant professor. We are especially interested in candidates who are engaged in research and teaching that deals with health and well-being in rural contexts, including inindigenous communities, and who are prepared to collaborate across fields represented by the RISE-THRIVE initiative at UW-Madison, as well as the Health and Humanities certificate. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest and/or ability to apply for and win grants to support their work. Faculty responsibilities include research, teaching, and service. The selected candidate will develop an innovative research program in the rhetoric of health and medicine while making significant contributions to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the English Department, including lecture courses and seminars, and participating in service activities. The general teaching load is four (4) courses per year, two (2) in each semester. The ideal candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science (L&S) that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students, and members of the broader community. The ideal candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A68D68F1E0494C20