[ATTW-L] SHSU is Hiring: Two Tenure-Track Positions in Tech Comm

[Blackburne, Brian]

Greetings, all,

I’m excited to announce that Sam Houston State University is hiring two Assistant Professors of Technical Communication—starting Fall 2019. Full details are available below or via our online application:
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/20418


SHSU is Hiring
The Department of English at Sam Houston State University seeks applications for two Assistant Professors of Technical and Professional Communication. Each 9-month, tenure-track position starts with the Fall 2019 semester. Applicants must possess the following:

  *   An earned PhD in Technical Communication, Professional Writing, or related field by August 21, 2019
  *   Experience teaching (as the instructor of record) college-level courses in Technical Communication
  *   Willingness and desire to teach Technical Communication in an online setting (preference given to those with online teaching experience)
  *   Evidence of excellent communication skills
  *   Evidence of an active research agenda that represents a diverse stance on technical communication. Relevant areas include diversity and inclusion, social justice, medical rhetoric, global technologies, constructing culture, supportive environments, or similar.

In addition to the above requirements, desirable candidates will have experience working professionally as technical communicators (industry/consulting).

Each chosen candidate will teach three courses per semester (face-to-face and online) and support SHSU’s emerging program in Technical Communication. Activities will include:

  *   Teaching the technical-writing service course, which is required by more than 20 majors on campus

  *   Teaching upper-level and graduate courses in design, style, digital literacies, proposal writing, and editing (among others)
  *   Teaching in the online Master of Arts in Technical Communication, which launches Fall 2019
  *   Cultivating and maintaining a research agenda
  *   Supporting the Department, College, and University through service

Technical Communication faculty teach in computer-based classrooms and have access to the Iris Technical-Communication Suite<http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2018/new-creative-space>. This creative space provides faculty and students with industry-standard technologies in audio, video, print, and digital document production. Iris features the following:

  *   Professional sound booth
  *   3-D printer
  *   Audio/video workstations
  *   Collaborative spaces
  *   Document folding and binding equipment
  *   Photography tools, including DSLR cameras, green screens, and softbox lighting
  *   Mobile productivity devices, such as iPad Pros, GoPro camera, and smartphone gimbles

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the academic community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The college welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. Interested applicants should apply online at https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/20418. The application will require the following materials:

  *   Letter of interest that includes the scope of a diverse/inclusive research agenda
  *   Statement of teaching philosophy
  *   Statement of diversity and inclusion, specifically addressing qualifications and strategies for engaging all students at SHSU
  *   Curriculum vitae
  *   Three letters of recommendation
  *   All academic transcripts (Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initial screening; however, official transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring.)
  *   For ABD applicants: A letter from your dissertation director confirming that the PhD will be conferred by August 21, 2019

Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Dr. Brian Blackburne, Director of Technical Communication
BrianBlackburne at shsu.edu<mailto:BrianBlackburne at shsu.edu>
936-294-3359

Review of materials will begin October 15, 2018 and continue until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.


About SHSU
A great name in Texas education, Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas—70 miles north of downtown Houston. SHSU offers over 80 bachelor's degree programs, more than 50 master’s degree programs, and six doctoral programs, including nationally-recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics, and Criminal Justice. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral Research University” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, and it was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs. In addition, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified SHSU as a "Community Engaged" university. This honor has been awarded to 311 public institutions nationwide, and it acknowledges SHSU’s significant commitment to serving the community. Learn more about SHSU here<http://www.shsu.edu/about/>.



Brian D. Blackburne, Ph.D.
(Pronouns: he, him, & his)

Sam Houston State University
Associate Professor of Technical Communication | Department of English
Director | Technical Communication
Treasurer | Association of Teachers of Technical Writing
‪BrianBlackburne at shsu.edu<mailto:BrianBlackburne at shsu.edu>
936-294-3359<tel:936-294-3359>


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