Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full) Professor of English and Writing Program Director

Details•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at the University of San Diego, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, is a multidisciplinary Department that features courses in domestic and global literatures, literary cultures and theories, and creative writing. The Department also houses the University’s First Year Writing Program. The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person. The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges. The Department of English at the University of San Diego invites applications for the position of Director of the University Writing Program to begin in Fall of 2027. We seek applicants at the level of advanced assistant, associate, or full professor of English. The teaching assignment is four courses per year. Teaching responsibilities include writing and literature courses at all levels.

Requirements

PhD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.
Meaningful preparation in English literature preferred.
Substantial experience in Writing Program leadership administration.
Background in working with Writing Across the Curriculum and Writing in the Disciplines.
Experience with Writing Program assessment.
Experience with Writing Centers.
Experience with English for Speakers of Other Languages programs.
Significant record of publication and research in the field.

Nice To Haves

An interest in Creative Writing is welcome.

Responsibilities

Oversight of English for Speakers of Other Languages student assessment and support programming.
Supervision of first-year writing courses.
Contributing to personnel decisions (in consultation with English department chair).
Incoming student assessment and competency exams.
Coordinating all upper division, cross-curricular writing courses, including training faculty, reviewing Core Advanced Writing-course applications and syllabi.
Offering training workshops for all Writing Program faculty.
Writing Program assessment.
Collaboration with faculty and administration in overseeing USD’s Writing Program.