[ATTW-L] Job Ad: Two Visiting Assistant Professors in Tech Comm

[Andy Frazee]

Dear colleagues,

We've just posted a job ad for two Visiting Assistant Professors in Tech
Comm. Please pass it on to on to any qualified and interested folks:
https://bit.ly/342pLuy

The full ad follows below—applications are accepted at the link.

Thanks,
Andy

Andy Frazee, PhD

Director of the Writing and Communication Program

Georgia Tech

andy.frazee at lmc.gatech.edu

Department Information

The School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) supports
undergraduate degrees in Literature, Media, and Communication and
Computational Media, and graduate degrees in Digital Media, Human-Computer
Interaction, and Global Media and Cultures. The School of LMC’s location at
a public technological university in Atlanta makes it an important
international center for innovation at the intersection of the arts, media,
and technology. The School is committed to the values of inclusion and
diversity, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented
communities. For additional information about the School, consult our
website: https://www.lmc.gatech.edu/ <https://www.lmc.gatech.edu/>

The School of LMC believes diversity is foundational to creating the most
intellectually vibrant and successful academic communities. Therefore, we
seek candidates whose demonstrated commitment to diversity and excellence
in teaching, research, professional activities, and community service will
make them vital contributors to our shared programmatic vision. We are
especially interested in applicants who will work effectively with
students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, including racial and
ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQIA+
communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income
backgrounds, and/or first-generation college graduates.  Women and members
of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary

The School of Literature Media and Communication (LMC) at Georgia Tech is
accepting applications for two visiting assistant professors in technical
communication. The appointment will be effective August 1, 2022 and
candidates will be eligible for a visiting faculty appointment for up to
two years. The successful candidates will contribute service, conduct
research, and teach a 2-2 load, providing classes that contribute to the
Communication thread of our undergraduate major, such as “Rhetoric of
Scientific Inquiry,” “Rhetoric of Technical Narratives,” and “Visual
Communication.” Further information about the major can be found on the
School website: https://www.lmc.gatech.edu/ <https://www.lmc.gatech.edu/>

Individuals in these positions will receive the same level of research and
mentoring support afforded to other faculty in LMC.
Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline. An earned doctorate
is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be
completed prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications

We seek a research active individual whose expertise in technical
communication and teaching experience strongly positions them to contribute
to our undergraduate major. We particularly welcome applications from
candidates whose work engages with issues of social justice broadly
conceived.
Required Documents to Attach

Applicants can assume a fully confidential process. Applicants should
submit a cover letter (containing an overview of the candidate’s expertise,
qualifications, research interests, and approach to teaching technical
communication courses), a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references.
Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin on March 15 and continue until the
positions are filled.
Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Melissa Ianetta Interim
School Chair, Executive Director of the Writing and Communication Program,
and Class of 1958 Professor of Communication.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students,
and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants
for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants
in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies
with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the
workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits
discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race,
ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics,
or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members
of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests
Applications accepted at https://bit.ly/342pLuy.
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