[ATTW-L] JOB: TT Assistant Professor of Technical Communication & Rhetoric at Texas Tech University

[T J Geiger]

Greetings!

I'm chairing this search for two tenure-track Assistant Professors in
composition/writing studies, rhetoric, or technical communication. See the
ad below and attached for details. I'm happy to answer questions at
TJ.Geiger at ttu.edu.

TJ

*Assistant Professor of Technical Communication & Rhetoric*

*Summary Information:*
The Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech
University invites applications for two full-time, 9-month tenure-track
Assistant Professors in composition/writing studies, rhetoric, or technical
communication position to begin fall 2024.

*Required Qualifications:*
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse
student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and
transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship,
applicants must have experience working with diverse student populations at
the undergraduate and graduate levels within or across the areas of
teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Additional required
qualifications are:

   1. PhD in English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Technical
   Communication, or a related field by time of hire;
   2. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher; and
   3. A record of peer-reviewed publication which has contributed to the
   discipline and/or a demonstrated promising research and publishing agenda
   in the field.


*Preferred Qualifications:*
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following
preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

   1. We are especially interested in applicants who specialize in
   composition/writing studies, rhetoric, or technical communication with
   research and teaching that focuses on feminist rhetorics, rhetoric of
   health and medicine, disability rhetorics, Latinx studies, cultural
   rhetorics, grant writing, and/or writing pedagogy and theory; and
   2. Applicants with administrative experience, online teaching
   experience, and a record of scholarship supported by funding are strongly
   encouraged to apply.


*About the University, College, and Department/School/Area*
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high
research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and
state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in
Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population
of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000
undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research
institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University
is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the
Graduate School.  The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas
Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical
leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed
to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation,
and world.

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the
College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide
variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral
sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College
has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of
the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a
22:1 student to faculty ratio.

The Department of English is a diverse, dynamic, and interdisciplinary
department with 45 tenure-line faculty and undergraduate and graduate
degree programs in English and in Technical Communication and Rhetoric.
Tenure-line faculty in the department teach a 2/2 at both the undergraduate
and graduate level, in onsite, hybrid, and online modalities. The Technical
Communication and Rhetoric program offers a BA, MA, and PhD in onsite,
hybrid, and online delivery modalities. We also offer graduate certificates
in Grants & Proposals and in Teaching Technical Communication. With around
120 students in our robust graduate program, our 14 faculty have
opportunities to teach graduate courses in our areas of interest. Our
program affords excellent facilities, including communication-rich
classrooms, and opportunities to conduct research through the User
Experience Lab, the Media Lab, and the Letterpress Studio. Please visit
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/ for information about the Department of
English and the Technical Communication and Rhetoric program.

*About Lubbock*
Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational,
cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock
boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history,
and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost
of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of
the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and
ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving
distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.
Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of
the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

*Equal Opportunity Statement*
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or
status as a protected veteran.

*To Apply for this Position*
Please include the following documents in your application:

   1. Curriculum Vitae
   2. Cover Letter

Dossiers solicited later from exceptionally qualified candidates. Questions
about this position should be directed to Dr. T J Geiger II, Search
Committee Chair at TJ.Geiger at ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the
application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at
hrs.recruiting at ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

*Application Process*
Candidates must apply by October 6, 2023. To ensure full consideration,
please complete an online application at
https://www.texastech.edu/careers/hr/. Requisition 34918BR.

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With hope,
T J Geiger II, PhD.
Assistant Professor, Technical Communication and Rhetoric
Department of English
Texas Tech University
Author of Faithful Deliberation: Rhetorical Invention, Evangelicalism, and
#MeToo Reckonings
<http://www.uapress.ua.edu/product/Faithful-Deliberation,7796.aspx>

“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your
story and hustle for your worthiness.” — Brené Brown
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