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Want to Teach Writing at Duke?

The Thompson Writing Program at Duke is looking for lecturing fellows:

Lecturing Fellows, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University

We anticipate offering several postdoctoral fellowships on a multidisciplinary faculty charged with teaching an innovative first-year course in Academic Writing.  We seek candidates with a PhD in any field and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Fellows are asked to draw on their disciplinary training and interests to design a seminar-style course introducing students to academic writing.  Teaching load is five sections of Academic Writing per year, with each section limited to 12 students.

Appointment is at a level of Lecturing Fellow (non-tenure-track) starting July 1, 2012.  Contract is for an initial three years, renewable after successful review for two more years.  Salary is competitive with a strong benefits package, and with opportunities for professional development.

To apply use our online application form at  http://twp.duke.edu/fellowships. Send us your curriculum vitae, a letter in which you discuss your aims in teaching Academic Writing, a brief proposal for a writing seminar modeled on course synopses posted on our website at http://twp.duke.edu/writing-20.

We may subsequently ask you to provide other supporting materials, including a more detailed course outline, and teaching materials.  If you are unable to apply online, you may mail hard copies to

Denise Comer

Chair, Lecturing Fellows Search,

Thompson Writing Program

Duke University

Box 90025

Durham, NC 27708-0025

Applications received by 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) October 15, 2011, will be guaranteed consideration.  Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 (HT: @seenfromafar.)

Migration to Stimulate the Global Economy?

I have long believed that immigration is the key to our fiscal woes. The only way Americans will be able to afford and enjoy programs like Social Security and Medicare in the future (i.e., when the baby boom generation retires and there are relatively fewer workers to pay for social programs) is to allow would-be workers into the country so they can work (and stimulate demand) and pay taxes.

post by the Center for Global Development’s Michael Clemens on the Guardian‘s Poverty Matters blog makes a broader point:

Friday Afternoon Musical Interlude

“On the Backs of Angels,” by Dream Theater:

 

The new album, titled “A Dramatic Turn of Events,” will be out next Tuesday and is rumored to be a return to the band’s progressive roots. If this single is any indication, the rumor is true.