When I was teaching, twenty years ago, three classes was average at non elite schools. For the elites, it was more like two. But then there had to be a lot more research.
I'm guessing pay is subminimal.
Joanna
----- Original Message ----- On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Carrol Cox <cbcox at ilstu.edu> wrote:
> Below is a post put on the English Department list, advertising an opening
> at University of Central Arkansas for a "Visiting Assistant Professor"! I
> find it amazing that people will take such positions rather than getting a
> job at Walmart.
Not in Academia so,to understand your point, can you add two pieces of information. What does that course load translate into in terms of work (hours per week)? What is the likely pay?
> It is sobering to think that almost certainly there exists a
> number of people with all the qualifications listed who will apply for this
> horror of a job.
>
> Incidentally, the conditions being offered Chicago teachers turns the
> coming
> fight into one where they have almost nothing to lose: the job conditions
> will be so hopeless. And they have a good deal of community support,
> including other public worker union locals.
>
> Query from those who know labor history. Is a 90% Yes for a strike (of
> total membership, not just of those voting) very common?
>
> Carrol
>
> ________________________________________
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> Subject: Fwd: Visiting Assistant Professor Opening
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Carey Smitherman <csmitherman at uca.edu>
> Date: Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM
> Subject: Visiting Assistant Professor Opening
> To: WPA-L at asu.edu
>
> Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing:
> Composition Specialist
>
> The Position: The Department of Writing invites applications for a
> non-tenure-track, visiting assistant professor position in composition for
> the 2012-2013 academic year. The successful candidate must be a specialist
> in rhetoric and composition, technical writing, or closely related field
> and
> must have strong interest and experience in teaching first-year writing.
> Experience with writing centers is also considered a plus. Duties include
> teaching primarily first-year composition with the possibility of teaching
> one or two upper-level courses depending on qualifications and department
> need. Teaching load is typically four courses per semester.
>
> Minimum Qualifications: College writing teaching experience and a PhD in
> Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Communication, or closely related
> field.
>
> Application: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue
> until filled. Electronic submission of materials is encouraged.
> Candidates
> should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for
> four references to:
>
> Dr. Scott Payne, Chair
> Department of Writing
> College of Fine Arts and Communication
> University of Central Arkansas
> 201 Donaghey Avenue, Thompson 308
> Conway, AR 72035
>
> Email: spayne at uca.edu
>
> AA/EOE
>
>
>
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