Assoc. Professor - Communication jobs in Saint Louis, MO

English and Technical Communication

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Department of English and Technical Communication at Missouri University of Science & Technology seeks to hire two full-time, ranked, non-tenure-track assistant teaching professors beginning August 2024. We're looking for applicants in the fields of technical and/or professional communication, rhetoric, writing studies, speech, linguistics, or media studies. This position is renewable annually with a clear path for promotion to associate and full teaching professor.

Successful candidates will be prepared to teach several of the following courses in our department's undergraduate program:

• English 2540: Layout and Design
• English/Tech Com 1600: Introduction to Technical Communication
• English/Tech Com 2560: Technical Marketing Communication
• English/Tech Com 3560: Technical Writing
• English 1120 and 1160: First Year Composition
• Speech 1185: Public Speaking
• Speech & Media Studies 3235: Intercultural Communication
• Speech & Media Studies 3250: Interpersonal Communication
• Speech & Media Studies 3250: Foundations of Media

While the candidate would be expected to teach some of these courses, instructors in our department have the opportunity to develop and teach courses related to their scholarly interests or professional expertise. As such, we invite applicants to envision the ways that the expertise you have cultivated might contribute to our department. Please articulate these perspectives clearly in your application cover letter.

About the Position

The anticipated teaching load for this position is 4/4, with opportunities for summer appointments if desired. Salary for this position is $56,000.

All department faculty are expected to engage in professional development activities related to their workload (i.e., pedagogy), as well as to contribute in service to the department, college, and university.

The Department of English and Technical Communication is a multi-disciplinary department, boasting expertise in the fields of English, technical and professional communication, rhetoric, linguistics, creative writing, and English as an additional language. We offer an innovative B.S. in English and technical communication that allows students to select modular foci tailored to their post-graduation interests as well as an M.S. and graduate certificate in technical communication.

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

The department is committed to the values of inclusion, equity, and diversity, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented or marginalized communities. Inclusivity is a priority during the application and hiring process as well as during employment in our program. Resources such as on-site childcare, access to a lactation room, regular breaks, inclusive meals, gender neutral restrooms, and other needs as indicated by the candidate will be available during the on-campus interview phase. In service of this commitment, the department will also bear all travel expenses for on-campus interviews up front, rather than relying on reimbursement of candidates.

Missouri S&T is a campus of approximately 9,000 students, and offers degrees in engineering, the sciences, arts, humanities and business, with master's and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs and master's degrees in biological sciences, business administration, and technical communication.
Ample opportunity to develop new courses and to be innovative exists on our campus through collaboration with colleagues across departments and disciplines. Some organizations that facilitate this kind of work include:

• The Center for Biomedical Research
• The Center for High Performance Computing
• The Center for Intelligent Infrastructure
• The Center for Research in Energy and Environment
• The Center for Science, Technology, and Society
• The Intelligent Systems Center
• The Kummer Institute
• The Bio-X Constellation

How to Apply

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter not more than 2 pages, 2) a current curriculum vitae, to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using reference number 50059. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact the Search Committee Chair, David Wright at . The committee hopes to follow up with second round candidates in mid-January and bring finalists to campus in early March. Additional materials including references may be solicited throughout the screening process.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. David Wright at

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have an M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in one of the above fields no later than August 15, 2024. They must also have experience as the instructor of record teaching writing or communication classes at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience teaching writing or communication classes in a variety of modalities and can demonstrate innovative and rhetorically aware incorporation of design and communication tools in these courses.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.