Mellon Visiting Assistant Professor in Public Discourse in the Disciplines

Smith College invites applications for five non-tenure track, three-year, non-renewable positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2019. We seek candidates in the following areas:  American Studies; Astronomy/Physics; Biological Sciences/Biochemistry/Neuroscience; Environmental Science & Policy; Exercise & Sport Studies; French Studies/Comparative Literature; German Studies; Government/Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies; History; Philosophy; Religion; Statistical & Data Sciences; and Study of Women & Gender. Candidates should have a strong foundation in their discipline and experience teaching writing within the discipline and across an array of the platforms that figure in contemporary intellectual discourse. Teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include teaching a writing-intensive first-year seminar and four other writing-attentive courses with a public writing component in the home department; at least two of these courses will be team taught. Which courses the candidate teaches will depend on their field of specialization and the needs of the home department or program. A Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment. Faculty from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/57602. Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2018. EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.