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Writing Department Postdoctoral Fellow
Full-Time, 10-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Faculty Appointment
We seek a two-year postdoctoral candidate to become an integral member of Colby’s Writing Department and its Writing-Enriched Curriculum (WEC) initiative for upper-level writing in the majors. The successful candidate will teach in a WAC-based Writing Department and work closely with the department Chair on departmental WEC projects, data analysis, and faculty development. There will also be an opportunity to develop new courses and continue to advance a research agenda in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates with a Ph.D. or advanced ABD status in Writing Studies or a related field (e.g., English, Composition/Rhetoric) and experience teaching writing and rhetoric are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will have teaching experience in college-level writing, composition studies, and/or rhetoric; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines; experience with research methods in composition and rhetoric; knowledge of composition/writing studies scholarship and pedagogies; and the ability to work as a member of a diverse community.
Duties for this role include:
- Work with the chair and disciplinary faculty to support the development, implementation and assessment of departmental WEC writing plans;
- Teach three courses annually: two first-year writing courses and either Professional Writing or a new course in a relevant area of the candidate’s choosing;
- Support campus writing assessment;
- Collaborate with the Writing Department chair and other faculty to plan and facilitate faculty writing pedagogy workshops;
- Work with the Farnham Writers’ Center director on ongoing center programs and new initiatives.
To apply, please submit an application through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/165569. Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates commitment to inclusive teaching, and contact information for three references. Please also include a representative sample of current scholarship and official summaries of recent teaching evaluations.
Applications received by April 11, 2025 will receive full consideration, with review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The committee expects to interview candidates via Zoom at the end of April and invite candidates to campus in early-to-mid May. Position starts July 1, 2025.
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.
About Colby College
Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.
Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics.
