[ATTW-L] TT Position in Tech Comm at Boise State

Tue Oct 23 17:45:20 UTC 2018

Hi all,

We are excited to announce that we have an opening for an Assistant
Professor in English in our Technical Communication program at Boise State
University! I'm serving as the chair of the search committee and can answer
any questions you might have about the position or about Boise or Boise
State.

Best,
Jenn

*Assistant Professor of English, Technical Communication (Tenure
Track)Position Overview*The Technical Communication program at Boise State
University seeks qualified applicants to apply for a full-time,
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. The ideal applicant
must demonstrate student-centered expertise in the classroom; willingness
to contribute to department, university, or community-based service; and
potential for excellence in their field of research. We are also especially
interested in candidates with professional experience in technical
communication; candidates with interest in or expertise in teaching online;
and those who can show a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and
inclusive excellence in teaching in research. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.
in Technical Communication or related field. (ABD will be considered, as
long as your degree is completed by August 15, 2019.) The position will
begin in August 2019.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*Specifically, we seek candidates
with experience and expertise in one or more of these areas:

   - Usability, user experience, and interaction design
   - Accessibility
   - Editing
   - Coding and tools (e.g., HTML/CSS, Python, Ruby, XML/DITA)
   - Content strategy and social media
   - Information design

The successful candidate will teach in our undergraduate Writing, Rhetoric,
and Technical Communication program and our graduate M.A. in Technical
Communication program. They will advise students, participate in
masters-level committees, maintain active and promising scholarly activity,
deliver engaging and student-focused teaching, and participate in an amount
of service deemed appropriate for junior tenure-track faculty.

We highly value professional expertise, as well as engagement with the
campus and local communities. Many of our courses traditionally involve
community-based or service-learning projects; a demonstrated ability or
willingness to provide our students with such opportunities is a plus.
Candidates with expertise in client relations, project management, or
entrepreneurship, as well as those with a professional background in
technical communication are encouraged to apply.

*About Technical Communication at Boise State*We at Boise State see
technical communication as a humanistic discipline; that is, we approach it
as a set of principles, tools, and practices that enable people to
communicate with each other for mutual benefit. Technical communication is
a major means by which people navigate through a high-tech world, but our
emphasis always remains on the needs of people.

At Boise State University, faculty of all ranks have the opportunity to be
innovative, creative teachers and researchers. Faculty in the Technical
Communication program at Boise State have the unique experience of being
one of just four tenure-track faculty; at the same time, we are part of the
English Department, which is the largest academic unit on campus. Our
Technical Communication program is growing and we expect the successful
candidate for this position to help us envision and create new paths for
innovation and student success.

For more information about our programs, see
http://english.boisestate.edu/techcomm/ and
http://english.boisestate.edu/wrtc.

About Boise

Boise is a fantastic place to live with an abundance of outdoor activities,
a mild four-season climate, a booming economy, fantastic culinary options,
a mix of both high-tech innovation and a dedication to arts and culture,
top-ranked healthcare, and low cost of living. But, don’t just take our
word for it. In 2017, Forbes ranked Boise as the #2 city in the nation for
livability for young professionals; it is also the #1 fastest-growing city
-- and for good reason. Livability.com has ranked Boise both as a top city
to live in and a best city for entrepreneurs, stating, “If you haven’t
heard how awesome Boise is, you aren’t listening properly.” Boise has also
been ranked first among 10 cities to raise a family in, thanks to an
abundant quality of life: a family-friendly culture, a vibrant downtown,
and great outdoor recreation including skiing, rafting, camping, fishing,
and biking. Enjoy the outdoors? Outbound.com has named Boise State
University No. 3 on its list of Top 20 U.S. Colleges for Outdoor
Adventurers. To further enhance the superb quality of life Boise offers,
the University has committed to sustaining the conditions necessary for
faculty to enter and thrive in their academic careers while meeting
personal and family responsibilities.

*About Boise State University*Boise State University is the largest
university in Idaho, with enrollment of more than 24,000 students. The
University is located in Idaho’s capital city and largest metropolitan
area, which serves as the government, business, high-tech, economic, and
cultural center of the state.

Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its
faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to
strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise
State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and
applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are
especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports
diversity and inclusion.

For the purpose of promotion and tenure, Boise State University recognizes
the Boyer model of scholarship, while expecting recognition of such work
through peer review. This model identifies four types of scholarship: (1)
discovering knowledge, (2) integrating knowledge, (3) applying knowledge,
and (4) scholarship of teaching. To that end, Boise State is committed to
recognizing excellence in a multitude of forms.

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands
uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university
of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at
https://go.boisestate.edu/join-our-team/.

*If this sounds like the job for you:*Please include the following with
your application:

   - A letter of application including your interest and qualifications;
   - A CV that includes any professional experience in technical
   communication, as well as names and contact information for three
   references; and
   - A (2-4 page) statement of teaching philosophy.

*Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until November 25, 2018.*

--
Jennifer C. Mallette, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

English Department
Technical Communication Program <https://english.boisestate.edu/techcomm/>
Boise State University
1910 University Drive, MS 1525
Boise, ID 83725
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