leontrout
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« on: October 21, 2009, 06:51:47 AM » |
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I am interested in getting back to the coast, and I am from SC so I know what Coastal gets you into (Myrtle Beach traffic without the ocean), so its ads are intriguing. But--
Why are there so many openings in English at once? We're talking about a regional u., and it's looking to fill a gaggle of slots. Any info on what gives? If the u. has decided to make English the flagship department of the campus (as so many hep regionals are doing these day), then I'll apply. But if there has been a recent bloodletting and the floor is still slippery from viscera--.
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expatinuk
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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 06:53:21 AM » |
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Or, they are basic English positions and there are lots of local students there for their first 2 years.
I'd LOVE to move back to SC.
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southerntransplant
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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 06:56:21 AM » |
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I've seen what appears to be an ad for multiple positions in their Marine Sciences department for several years in a row. I know that they hired one guy last year. A friend of mine interviewed for a position there and he got the feeling that they were putting out a big net but were playing catch and release...
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leontrout
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 07:42:07 AM » |
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Not basic, all either traditional or emerging fields:
Position 1: Non-Western World Literature
2: Professional Writing
3: Rhetoric and Composition
4: Literature, Writing and New Media
5: Renaissance Literature
6: Twentieth-Century American Literature
The multiple ads say that these are all asst. prof. jobs with classes from 1st year comp to 4th year specialization (i.e., the typical regional u. courseload).
If the ads are bait&switch--hire specialists to teach Gen. Ed. oourses--why? It's not as if there are no MA's in the state to do ENGL 101.
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 10:53:44 AM » |
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My wife attended her BS there and so I see the alumni magazines all the time. The school is growing like gangbusters. She liked the school a lot, and still keeps in contact with some faculty, suggesting to me that it was a pretty good school. She was an English major for a time, and is a better than average writer for sure, I'ld say they do a good job!
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 11:45:23 AM » |
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You'll never know unless you apply.
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 06:43:43 PM » |
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I interviewed there last year (not in English). They are indeed growing like gangbusters and are building/planning to build significantly. Apply, and let us know what happens.
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 06:54:21 PM » |
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What is a "flagship" department?
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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 10:29:17 PM » |
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A dept that the administration is trying to grow and showcase, so they are putting $$ into it, hoping to attract more students.
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leontrout
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2009, 07:40:17 AM » |
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And I was making a little joke about English being flagship--has that been attempted since Duke in the Eighties?
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ennisdj
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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2009, 01:59:10 PM » |
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I am the chair of the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University. There are three factors at work:
1. Multiple retirements--we just happened to have three long-serving full professors retire in in the past 12 months. Like many schools, there was a "Boomer Bubble" at CCU. All three are retiring as Distinguished Professsors Emeritus/a, so it isn't like we've had people leave becasue of departmental dysfunction or budget problems.
2. As mentioned above, growth. When I arrived at this instution (1999) there were about 4500 students. Now we're at near 9000 with a plan that calls for 12k.
3. New programming--we are starting an M.A. degree and significantly expanding what we teach at the undergrad level. We are not only replacing retired faculty but have been awarded new slots--amazing news in tight times.
I'm glad to see our ads give the impression of dynamism--as chair I fel like I'm riding a tiger, but pleased to be where I am at such an exciting moment in my institution's history.
Dan Ennis
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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2009, 02:28:51 PM » |
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I am the chair of the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University. There are three factors at work:
1. Multiple retirements--we just happened to have three long-serving full professors retire in in the past 12 months. Like many schools, there was a "Boomer Bubble" at CCU. All three are retiring as Distinguished Professsors Emeritus/a, so it isn't like we've had people leave becasue of departmental dysfunction or budget problems.
2. As mentioned above, growth. When I arrived at this instution (1999) there were about 4500 students. Now we're at near 9000 with a plan that calls for 12k.
3. New programming--we are starting an M.A. degree and significantly expanding what we teach at the undergrad level. We are not only replacing retired faculty but have been awarded new slots--amazing news in tight times.
I'm glad to see our ads give the impression of dynamism--as chair I fel like I'm riding a tiger, but pleased to be where I am at such an exciting moment in my institution's history.
Dan Ennis
Dan, Dan, Dan, this forum is for conjecture, rumor mongering, hearsay and gossip. If you want to contribute factual information directly from the source, I'm sure that there are plenty of other places to post that would welcome that kind of trash! Seriously though...thanks. |
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« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2009, 02:33:10 PM » |
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I am the chair of the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University. There are three factors at work:
1. Multiple retirements--we just happened to have three long-serving full professors retire in in the past 12 months. Like many schools, there was a "Boomer Bubble" at CCU. All three are retiring as Distinguished Professsors Emeritus/a, so it isn't like we've had people leave becasue of departmental dysfunction or budget problems.
2. As mentioned above, growth. When I arrived at this instution (1999) there were about 4500 students. Now we're at near 9000 with a plan that calls for 12k.
3. New programming--we are starting an M.A. degree and significantly expanding what we teach at the undergrad level. We are not only replacing retired faculty but have been awarded new slots--amazing news in tight times.
I'm glad to see our ads give the impression of dynamism--as chair I fel like I'm riding a tiger, but pleased to be where I am at such an exciting moment in my institution's history.
Dan Ennis
Dan, Dan, Dan, this forum is for conjecture, rumor mongering, hearsay and gossip. If you want to contribute factual information directly from the source, I'm sure there are plenty of other places you can post that kind of trash! Seriously though...thanks. If he iiiiissss Dan Ennis, that is. Maybe he's a really, really, really devious ABD grad student who's applying at App State but wants to divert competition away to Costal, so .... Some might point out that the real Dan Ennis would clearly have written "...like having a tiger by the tail" and not "...riding a tiger." Well played "Dr. Ennis," well played indeed. |
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ennisdj
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« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2009, 10:00:37 PM » |
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Darn typos--sorry!
Anyway, email if you have questions.
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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2009, 04:57:12 AM » |
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I think I'll apply.
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