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

Tue Oct 23 23:40:16 UTC 2018

As a follow-up, here is the link for how to apply to our open position:
https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/exfac/jobdetail.ftl?job=181260&tz=GMT-06%3A00

Best,
Jenn
--
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

On Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 11:45 AM Jennifer Mallette <
jennifermallette at boisestate.edu> wrote:

> 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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