Assistant Professor of Professional Writing
Core
Tenure-track faculty role teaching undergraduate professional and technical writing, conducting research, and shaping the curriculum for the Professional Writing major.
Role type
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
Builds
Undergraduate courses in professional/technical writing, interdisciplinary programs with science/engineering/agriculture, and experiential learning opportunities.
Domain
Higher Education / Humanities / Professional Communication
Required skills
teaching professional/technical/scientific writing, undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarly activity, student advising
Preferred skills
expertise in science/health/environmental/agricultural communication, digital/multimodal writing, usability, AI-mediated communication
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in professional and technical writing; Collaborate with faculty to review and revise the Professional Writing major; Develop interdisciplinary connections with engineering, science, and health programs; Create experiential learning opportunities for students; Maintain an active program of scholarship; Advise and mentor students; Participate in departmental and university service
Seniority
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)