Hi all,
My institution is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in technical communication & rhetoric, with preferred areas of interest on rhetorics of health and medicine, technical communication in medical or health environments, and allied areas. Possible secondary expertise in rhetorics of science and technology, including environmental communication. I’m not on the committee but happy to answer questions or pass them onto the committee.
Here’s a brief description of the position but you can see the full posting online:
Overview
The Department of English at Utah State University seeks applications for an academic-year, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Technical Communication & Rhetoric, with a specialization in health disparities, broadly defined. Preferred areas of interest include rhetorics of health and medicine, technical communication in medical or health environments, and allied areas. Possible secondary expertise in rhetorics of science and technology, including environmental communication, is welcome. The candidate will join a department committed to transformative pedagogies and equal opportunities for all students. The new Assistant Professor will be part of a multi-disciplinary cluster hire at USU that connects scholarship in health disparities and educational disparities. This initiative will grow interdisciplinary curricular offerings (including certificates and programs), form research clusters, and create other avenues to research health and educational concerns.
The applicant is required to have a PhD in technical communication, rhetoric, or a related field, a strong teaching record, and potential for publication. This is a research-centered position (50% of the role statement) with a teaching load of two courses per semester (2/2). These courses will be based on the Logan campus, in Northern Utah’s scenic Cache Valley. The candidate will also engage in teaching as an area of effectiveness (40% of role statement) and service (10%). The position begins in August 2025
Review of applications begins Oct. 11, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
- Publish in their field(s) of expertise
- Teach courses at different levels of the curriculum, including general education, undergraduate majors, and graduate courses
- Mentor both undergraduate and graduate students
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must earn a PhD in technical communication, rhetoric, or a related field and must have fulfilled their degree requirements by August 1, 2025.
- Have a proven record of research excellence. Preference will be given to applicants who have published articles, book chapters, and/or books.
- Have a proven record of teaching excellence.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
- Name and contact information for three professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Chen
Chen Chen
Assistant Professor of English
Utah State University
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