Collegiate Assistant Professor in professional and Technical Communication
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Communication invites applications for a collegiate assistant professor in professional and technical communication. The position begins in August 2020. Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach undergraduate courses in planning, production, delivery, transformation, and evaluation of communication content, especially through digital channels, in workplace settings. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a track record of effective college-level teaching, demonstrated proficiency in course development and assessment, and business communication experience in how content (print, digital, multimedia, visual, verbal) mediates knowledge, values, and actions in a variety of professional contexts. Standard teaching load is three courses per semester per academic year. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in communication, professional communication, technical communication, digital media, information design, or a closely related field. ABD applicants will be considered but must complete their doctorates by August 10, 2020.
• Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate professional communication courses in planning, production, delivery, transformation, and evaluation of content, especially through digital channels, in workplace settings.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
• Evidence of experience in course development and assessment.
• Business communication work experience in how content (print, digital, multimedia, visual, verbal) mediates knowledge, values, and actions in a variety of professional contexts.
Review Date
October 21, 2019
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
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