Steps to Future Academic Goals
Possibilities?1. Professor of Rhetoric and Composition– English education/Preparing
undergraduate English majors for the teaching of secondary composition
2. Administration– Department Chair/Stay grounded in the
discipline of English
What Are the Expectations?Sample job posting from The Chronicle of Higher Education for
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition at California State University, Fullerton:•A Ph.D. in Composition or English Studies with appropriate academic emphasis in rhetoric and composition completed by August 2013. ABDs will be considered but must show evidence of degree completion prior to appointment.•Evidence of successful teaching.•Familiarity with recognized best practices in teaching and an interest in using and developing innovative instructional technologies.•Potential for successful research and publications.•Potential for successful service to the department.
What Can I do NOW to Better Prepare Myself?
My Plan…
1. Get the Degree!!!– Stay of focused & continue on track to
graduation December 2013.
2. Effective Teaching– Continue with teaching
experience to hopefully attain references and stellar teaching reviews
3. Attend & Present at Conferences4. Publish– Demonstrates interest in the field– Shows research publishing
potential
5. Participate in Department Affairs– Attend department meetings, participate in SACS
planning & documentation, and attend Exit grading sessions
6. Join a Hiring Committee– Gain an inside perspective of what
hiring committees are looking for– Learn some effective interviewing
strategies
Works Cited
Haley, Ken. Personal Interview. 15 August 2012.
“Jobs.” The Chronicle of Higher Education (2012): n.pag. Web. 18 August 2012.