The Department of English at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) seeks two PhDs for tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2008. Teaching, research experience, and publications expected. Knowledge of Spanish desirable.

1. Rhetoric and Communication. The professor hired will teach primarily Technical Writing and Public Speaking courses.
    
2. Literature with specialization in Early American Literature (17 - 18^th centuries). The professor hired will teach primarily Advanced Freshman English courses and a course in their specialization.

Send resumé, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Betsy Morales Caro, Director, Department of English, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Box 9265, Mayagüez, PR 00681. The closing date for applications is February 20, 2008. The UPRM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ad for Position:

      The Department of English at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez seeks candidates for a permanent non-teaching position. Send updated resume, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Betsy Morales Caro, Director, Department of English, Box 9265, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR 00681. All material must be received by March 31st, 2008. The University of Puerto Rico is an equal opportunity employer.

Technology specialist:

      The candidate’s primary responsibility is to work in the English Department’s computer classrooms and language lab. In addition, the technology specialist will provide technology training, support, and assistance to faculty, and supervise and assist student technicians in maintaining the English Department’s technology infrastructure and Web sites. Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science, computer programming, instructional technology, or related areas. Fluency in both English and Spanish required. Experience with computer and/or language labs and/or instructional technologies preferred.

 

Job Description:

·     Assist Language Lab Specialist in running the Language Lab.

·    Oversee and keep records of maintenance, inventory, and equipment loan.

·     Troubleshoot and correct technical problems.

·  Oversee technical aspects of new lab or computer classroom design and  implementation.

·     Assist in hiring undergraduate and graduate technology assistants.

·     Supervise undergraduate and graduate technology assistants.

·     Respond to the technology needs of the English Department faculty and staff.

·     Work with Technology Committee and its Coordinator to enact Department’s goals for teaching with technology.

·    Train English Department faculty and staff in the use of new equipment and/or  software.

· Work with the Technology Coordinator to oversee maintenance and development of department Web page.

·     Assist the Technology Coordinator in writing funding proposals.

·     Attend Technology Committee meetings.