Tech & Professional Communication Assistant Professor (AI/UX)

The University of Alabama in Huntsville; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Communication in the Department of English. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in English with emphasis in technical and professional communication, or in a related field, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Technical and Professional Communication concentration in the BA and MA programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English with emphasis in technical and professional communication, or in a related field.
• Expertise in technical and professional communication.
• Evidence of successful teaching or potential for effective teaching at the university level.
• Active research agenda engaging AI, large language models, or related technologies in writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in technical writing, technical editing, user experience, AI-assisted writing, or related topics.
• Maintain an active research agenda and contribute to scholarship in the field.
• Contribute to curriculum development and graduate student mentorship.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and service to the department, college, and university.

Skills

Technical comms expertise

University teaching

Research on AI/LLMs

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in English (tech & pro comm)

Ph.D. in related field

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Technical and Professional Communication in the Department of English. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in English with emphasis in technical and professional communication, or in a related field, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Technical and Professional Communication concentration in the BA and MA programs.