[ATTW-L] Job Posting: TT Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Writing @ TAMU-Corpus Christi

Tue Oct 10 16:47:51 UTC 2023

Dear Colleagues,

I’m chairing this search for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in
Technical and Professional Writing at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
We are particularly looking for candidates with expertise in Intercultural
TC, Digital Rhetorics, and/or UX. Beautiful campus, wonderful students,
great colleagues!

I’m happy to answer questions at christopher.andrews at tamucc.edu

A copy of the ad is below, or visit
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Assistant-Professor--English--Technical-and-Professional-Writing-_R-066628

Deadline to apply is Nov. 10, and review of applications begins immediately.

Sincerely,

Christopher Andrews

Assistant Professor, English (Technical and Professional Writing)

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

Salary: Commensurate

Job Description

The English/Writing Studies faculty at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor of English, with emphasis in Technical and Professional
Writing beginning in fall 2024. We seek a colleague with two or more of the
following specializations: intercultural technical communication, digital
rhetoric, or user experience.

The successful candidate will be a productive scholar in writing studies
with a record of publication and/or presentations and will be expected to
maintain an active research agenda. As a Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI), we are seeking candidates who can help implement programs and
curricula responsive to our department’s institutional and regional context.

The standard course load in the College of Liberal Arts is a 4/4 made up of
a 3/3 teaching load and a 1/1 release for scholarly/creative activity.
Teaching expectations will include a 3/3 course load comprising
introductory technical and professional writing courses, service courses,
upper-division undergraduate courses in writing studies, and graduate
courses in the master’s program. The selected candidate will have the
opportunity to develop and teach courses in their specialization and will
be expected to participate in appropriate service at the Department,
College, and University level.

The Department of English at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi offers
undergraduate English majors a choice in either a Writing or Literary
Studies emphasis, curricula for secondary English certification,
certificates in Writing for Non-Profits, Social Media, and TESOL, and
minors in Technical and Professional Writing, Creative Writing, and
Literary Studies. The graduate program provides an interdisciplinary
educational experience in a generalist MA in English by requiring advanced
study in Writing Studies, Literary Studies, and Applied Linguistics.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral
Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation,
renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The
University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in
research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M
System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the
heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the
campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine
views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a
first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

   - PhD in Technical Communication, Writing Studies, English, or the
   equivalent with emphasis in intercultural technical communication, digital
   rhetoric, or user experience. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must
   be conferred at the time of appointment.
   - Record of active scholarly production or engagement in technical
   communication and/or writing studies.
   - Teaching experience in technical and professional writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

   - Bilingual/multilingual speaker and writer
   - Demonstrated evidence of culturally responsive pedagogy, especially in
   the context of a regional university designated as a Hispanic-Serving
   Institution.
   - Experience teaching and advising first-generation students and
   historically underserved communities.
   - Demonstrated evidence of an ability to teach in a range of modalities
   (face to face, asynchronous online, hybrid, synchronous online).

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the
position. Please address the application packet to the Search Committee.

A completed application will include:

1. Letter of interest addressing qualifications listed, including research
agenda and teaching philosophy

2. Current curriculum vitae

3. Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework

4. Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone
number, and email address.

The deadline for applications is Friday, November 10, 2023.

Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional material, such as a
research statement and writing samples.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal
history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s
verification of credentials and/or other information required by the
institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history
check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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*Christopher Andrews, Ph.D.*

Dr. Christopher D. M. Andrews

Associate Professor, Department of English

Program Coordinator, Writing Studies and Technical & Professional Writing

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

Managing Editor, *Kairos,* http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/
<http://kairos.technorhetoric.net/>

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5355-3328
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