The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a full-time lecturer in professional writing, for a two year appointment.
Requirements: Master's Degree required, terminal degree preferred, in English, communications, journalism, or closely related field with a specialization in journalism is strongly preferred. College-level teaching and professional experience in the field are required. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses that might include introductory and advanced journalism, feature writing, public relations, community and environmental reporting, science/technology journalism, review writing, writing for online publications, writing about popular culture, or creative nonfiction. The teaching load is four courses per semester, beginning Sept. 1, 2013.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, and writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages). All application materials should be sent as ATTACHMENTS to email communications (MS Word or pdf format) to:
ProfessionalWriting@umassd.edu. Finalists will be asked to submit transcripts.
Completion of the search is contingent on the availability of funding. Formal review of applications begins February 18, 2013 and continues until the position is filled.
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The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees.
UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.
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