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Assistant/Associate Professor - Technical & Professional Communication

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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position
This position is being reposted.  Previous applicants are still under consideration.

The Department of English invites applications for the 9-month, tenure-track faculty position of Assistant/Associate Professor of English-Technical & Professional Communication.

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, College and University as needed.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
A&T’s Department of English offers an undergraduate major and minor and two graduate degrees (M.A. and M.A.T.). Students working towards a B.A. in English take core classes and choose an area of concentration in African-American Literature, Creative Writing, Professional English, or Technical Writing. A B.A. is also offered in Secondary Education. The department teaches students how to think critically as well as how to understand and communicate in a diverse world.

The unit is one of six departments within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, which also houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 160 faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 12,500 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System.

NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels.
Minimum Requirements
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Technical and Professional Communication or related degree by the anticipated date of appointment as well as experience teaching in a college environment.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Ph.D. Degree in Technical and Professional
Communication with a specialization in one or more of the following areas:
- Technical Communication & Rhetorical Studies
- English Studies with specialized emphasis in Cultural Rhetoric & Technical Communication
- Public Writing
- Experience with teaching students how to use software such as Adobe Technical Communication Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Experience with computer mediated communication and/or public writing.
- Experience teaching in a college setting face to face and online using Blackboard and/or other learning management systems.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Technical & Professional Communication
Position Number 001843
Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track Yes
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division English Dept
Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit English Dept
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA1267
Open Date 10/25/2022
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 01/01/2023
Date Position Available August 2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  3. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  4. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Teaching Philosophy
  3. Research Statement
  4. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  5. Letter of Reference 1
  6. Letter of Reference 2
  7. Letter of Reference 3
  8. Other Document