Assistant Professor -Technical Communication

Job Description:

The English and Humanities Department at Alfred State invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Technical Communication beginning in Spring 2024. This is a full-time, tenure-track position, 5-5. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Technical Writing, Technical Communication, and Writing for Emergent Media courses. Faculty are expected to also work with curriculum and course development, student advisement, program and course assessment, committee service, and ongoing professional development through scholarly activities. A strong commitment to DEI and social justice as well as experience mentoring underrepresented students is encouraged. This is an on-campus position meeting primarily in a face-to-face mode.

Requirements:

A Master's degree in English or Technical Communication at the time of appointment is required, and a Ph.D. in English or Technical Communication at the time of appointment is preferred. Clear evidence of successful teaching must be provided in application materials.

Additional Information:

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and
harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Angela Koskoff
Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
koskofam@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4026

All applicants are subject to a criminal, employment, and educational background check.

Application Instructions:

Returning applicants may login to their Alfred State College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

The following documents MUST be submitted to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter