NC State University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Communication at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192777EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Communication

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and credentials

Work Schedule:

Varies

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

English

About the Department:

The largest among 10 departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, English offers a range of undergraduate majors and concentrations, minors, three masters programs (MA, MFA, and MSTC), as well as one joint PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (CRDM). We also offer many courses of interest to the University community as a whole, and we work with other units across campus — such as World Languages and Cultures, Africana Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Communication, and the College of Education — to furnish multidisciplinary opportunities for NC State students. Located in the Research Triangle Area in Raleigh, North Carolina, the English department consists of a large, varied faculty, staff, and student body that prepares graduates for a variety of careers.

Essential Job Duties:

The English department at North Carolina State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Technical and Professional Communication, with teaching and research expertise related to industry practices and the technological standards that are demanded of our graduates. Candidates with experience in structured authoring (e.g., DITA, XML), information architecture methodologies, data visualization, or web analytics are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate would be able to provide instruction on technical communication practices and situate those practices within contemporary technical communication scholarship.

The new hire will teach undergraduates in the Rhetoric and Professional Writing concentration of the English major and graduate students in both the Master of Science in Technical Communication and the Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media PhD program.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a robust research agenda and participate in Department service as needed and appropriate.

More information about the above programs can be found at the English Department website (https://english.chass.ncsu.edu/)

Other Responsibilities:

N/A

Minimum Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in English or Technical Communication or equivalent degree in a related field

Other Required Qualifications:

• The candidate should have a publication record, with the potential for future growth.
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.
• A willingness to build and support the Professional Writing and Technical Communication programs at NC State.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the university level and demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

n/a

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

No

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

07/31/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae or resume, a writing sample of 15-20 pages, and contact information for references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists before first round interviews.

Position Number:

00007280

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID:

160201 – English

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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