[ATTW-L] JOB: TT technical communication at Utah Valley University

[Mark C.]

Faculty, Tenure Track - Technical Communication
Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)
Utah Valley University
https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28643

We begin reviewing application materials during the first week of October,
2022.

*Summary *
The successful candidate for the position is expected to teach first-year
composition, technical communication, advanced editing, document design,
grant writing, and other advanced writing courses.

The candidate will join a department of English and Literature with a
thriving cohort of Writing Studies and Technical Communication colleagues
in support of the department’s Writing Studies Emphasis, Minor in Writing
Studies, and Certificate in Editing and Document Design.

Standard teaching load is 4/4 in a department that includes emphases in
Writing Studies, Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and English Education.
Opportunities for reassigned time include serving as writing program
administrator or advisor of student journals.

Located forty miles south of Salt Lake City, with a satellite campus
located directly in the heart of Silicon Slopes— a rapidly expanding
technology corridor in Lehi, Utah that includes a large Adobe campus —Utah
Valley University is the largest and fastest growing university in Utah
with over 40,000 students. UVU offers a superior undergraduate experience
through teaching, research, and engagement. The university offers a
competitive salary and excellent benefits. UVU is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. UVU is committed to an
inclusive hiring process and welcomes diverse candidates.

*Required Qualifications *
A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Communication, or a closely
related field is required at time of appointment (ABD considered, with the
expected degree to be completed by August 2023).


*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities *
    * Strong background in the teaching of technical communication,
professional writing, and rhetorical theories

    * Expertise primarily in user experience, advanced editing, content
strategy, document design, and project management

    * Interest in teaching writing and designing for the web, with advanced
knowledge of markup languages and basic text editors

    * Knowledge of current research and best practices in technical and
professional communication

    * Commitment to remaining current with the published literature in
fields related to the position

    * A commitment to enacting and promoting social-justice and
student-centered pedagogies

    * Advanced skills in teaching

*Preferred Qualifications *

*Physical Requirements *
Work is normally performed in a typical classroom/office work environment.

*EEO Statement*
Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications
and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy,
childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other
bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

*Benefits Summary*
UVU offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous leave
policy, 13 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options,
life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for
employee and dependents, and *substantial employer contribution to a
retirement plan.*

*Benefits PT:*
You may be eligible for a 3 credit hour or 1 class tuition waiver after 6
consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked.
Dependents do not qualify for a waiver.

*FLSA Exempt*

Pay Range DOQ

Advertisement Number: FAC32722
Open Date: 06/23/2022
Review Start Date: 10/01/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled *Yes*
Special Instructions to Applicant
Initial interviews with selected candidates will be conducted online.
Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Interfolio links may be included in a single document uploaded to the
online application.

Please call Human Resources at 801-863-8207 if you need assistance with the
application.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the search
committee chair, Dr. Jerry Petersen Jerryp at uvu.edu.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28643
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    * Do you meet the following minimum qualifications? A Ph.D. in Rhetoric
and Composition, Technical Communication, or a closely related field is
required at time ofappointment (ABD considered, with the expected degree to
be completed by August 2023)
        yes
        no

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

    Curriculum Vitae
    Teaching Philosophy
    Cover Letter

Optional Documents

    Other Document #1
    Letter of Recommendation 1
    Letter of Recommendation 2
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