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adjunct Professor Technical Communications:University of Memphis

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adjunct Professor Technical Communications

 

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Posting Number: FAE1847
Advertised Title: adjunct Professor Technical Communications
Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number: 001442
Job Category: Full-Time Faculty
Department: English
Position Summary: The Department of English at the University of Memphis (UofM) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Technical Communication at the rank of adjunct Professor to begin Fall 2025. This position is contingent upon University funding.

The Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) concentration within the Department of English offers students in our BA, MA, and PhD programs courses in technical communication, digital media, document design, editing, web design, user practice, rhetorical theory, composition, health communication, and engineering communication. We seek candidates to help build our focus in technical communication. practice teaching online courses is required. In addition to grant writing practice, we prefer candidates with practical and abstract expertise of digital writing and its futures, including expertise of UX/UI, markup language (HTML/XML), CSS, multi-modal compositional design and editing, etc. We are a program and department committed to progressive pedagogies and curricular innovations. We prefer candidates who share this commitment.

The teaching load for this position is 2/2 the first year with potential for the same thereafter. income is competitive and located on practice.

Located in the heart of Memphis, home of the blues, the UofM provides an approach to the humanities rarely available elsewhere. In addition to its affordcapability, Information technology has a large medical hub, including St. Jude's Hospital, Le Bonheur Hospital, University of Tennessee's medical programs, etc., providing ample opportunity for community and public-private partnerships. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Requirements include a PhD in English, Communication, Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or related field. PhD must be in hand or secured by August 2025.

Additional qualifications include:
? Evidence of excellent teaching in technical communication or related area, especially in online settings
? A focused research agenda that includes publications or potential for publication in the field of technical communication
? A commitment to serving the needs of a diverse student population
? A collegial attitude for department and university service
To Apply, candidates should submit the following, initial materials:
? Cover Letter
? Current CV
? Reference List
Candidates will be asked for the following materials at a later round:
? Teaching Philosophy
? Writing Sample (15-20 pages)
? Transcripts
? Reference Letters

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 4th and continue until the position is filled.

Special Conditions: Preferred Appropriate qualifications: New faculty will be expected to advise graduate students, maintain a productive research agenda, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Posting Date: 09/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Screening Begins: Yes
Hiring Range: Competitive and located on practice.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to candidates: Applications for this position must be submitted on-line. To apply, visit https://workforum.memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Employment /Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Appointment will be located on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, discapability, or status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references:
Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

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Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
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Post Date: 09/18/2024 / Viewed 11 times
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