<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;font-size:small;color:#000000"><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Faculty, Tenure Track - Technical Communication<br>Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)<br>Utah Valley University</font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><a href="https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28643" target="_blank"><font size="4">https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28643</font></a></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">We begin reviewing application materials during the first week of October, 2022.<br></font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br><b>Summary </b><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>Required Qualifications </b><br>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).<br><b><br>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities <br></b><br> * Strong background in the teaching of technical communication, professional writing, and rhetorical theories<br> <br> * Expertise primarily in user experience, advanced editing, content strategy, document design, and project management<br> <br> * Interest in teaching writing and designing for the web, with advanced knowledge of markup languages and basic text editors<br> <br> * Knowledge of current research and best practices in technical and professional communication<br> <br> * Commitment to remaining current with the published literature in fields related to the position<br> <br> * A commitment to enacting and promoting social-justice and student-centered pedagogies<br> <br> * Advanced skills in teaching<br><br><b>Preferred Qualifications </b><br><br><b>Physical Requirements </b><br>Work is normally performed in a typical classroom/office work environment.<br><br><b>EEO Statement</b> <br>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.<br><br><b>Benefits Summary</b> <br>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 <i>substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.</i><br><br><b>Benefits PT:</b><br>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.<br><br><b>FLSA Exempt</b><br><br>Pay Range DOQ<br></font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Advertisement Number: FAC32722<br>Open Date: 06/23/2022<br>Review Start Date: 10/01/2022<br>Close Date <br>Open Until Filled <i>Yes</i><br>Special Instructions to Applicant <br>Initial
interviews with selected candidates will be conducted online. Screening
of applications will continue until the position is filled.<br><br>Interfolio links may be included in a single document uploaded to the online application.<br><br>Please call Human Resources at 801-863-8207 if you need assistance with the application. <br></font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">If you have questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jerry Petersen <a href="mailto:Jerryp@uvu.edu" target="_blank">Jerryp@uvu.edu</a>.<br>Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting <a href="https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28643" target="_blank">https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28643</a><br>Supplemental Questions<br><br>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).<br><br>
* 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)<br> yes<br> no<br><br>Documents Needed to Apply<br>Required Documents<br><br> Curriculum Vitae<br> Teaching Philosophy<br> Cover Letter<br><br>Optional Documents<br><br> Other Document #1<br> Letter of Recommendation 1<br> Letter of Recommendation 2</font></div><div style="font-family:garamond,times new roman,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br><br></font></div></div></div>