The Center for Academic Excellence/ Writing Center (CAE/WC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC, invites applicants for a one-year, Visiting Assistant Professorship or Lectureship to begin August 1, 2012, with possibility of one-year renewal.

We seek an experienced writing center faculty member to teach academic, scientific, and professional writing to students pursuing graduate degrees in health care and/or biomedical science. Teaching occurs primarily in one-on-one sessions with students (online as well as in person), but the faculty member will also conduct seminars and teach rhetorical features of writing upon request. The successful candidate will join the four, full time CAE/WC faculty and collaborate, specifically, with faculty in the College of Nursing to enhance the writing skills of students pursuing PhDs and Doctorates in Nursing Practice (DNP).  The VAP will also participate in research on writing that occurs in a graduate health sciences university.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a master’s degree in composition and rhetoric, Ph.D. preferred, and at least two years of experience teaching in a writing center that has graduate students as part of its clientele. The ability to mentor students is essential.  Knowledge of writing assessment is a plus.

Compensation: Provided by a grant.

Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor or Lectureship (based on degree), non-tenure track position, one –year with possible one- year extension

Application Information: Send a CV and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Jennie C. Ariail, Executive Director of Academic Enhancement, Division of Education and Student Life, Center for Academic Excellence/Writing Center, 201 Colbert Education/Library Building, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 29401
Email: ariailjc@musc.edu

Please submit by March 15, 2012