Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Teaching
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Feb 12, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Other Communications, Humanities, English & Literature, Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Teaching
Department
Engineering Education
Posting Number
F250015
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55733
Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Summary
The Department of Engineering Education ( DEE ) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer) in Technical Communication, a non-tenure track lecturer position. The candidate will join a growing team of technical and professional communication teacher-scholars, who contribute to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Department of Engineering Education through teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on effective and just communication within STEM fields.
Assistant Professors of Teaching who specialize in technical communication typically:
● Have a 4/4 teaching load (spring and fall semesters)
● Formulate and implement student excellence initiatives, ABET objectives, and diversity enhancement
● Assist in the analysis of student academic progress and retention
● Contribute to assessment activities
● Engage in professional development to stay updated on emerging technologies and communication strategies.
Candidates must be committed to engaging in local, regional, and national professional development and possess a strong, genuine interest in general education instruction and assessment.
The selected candidate might have the opportunity to develop and teach undergraduate or graduate courses as the department grows. In addition to effective teachers, the Department of Engineering Education seeks teacher-scholars who can contribute to new programmatic initiatives and teaching practices. Participation in innovative research is encouraged.
We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty, sharing our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About UB
The University at Buffalo (UB), a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, is the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, with about 20,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students and 1,600 full-time faculty. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 6,000 students enrolled across 9 academic departments.
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a city with a rapidly growing economy, eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes away. The department is located on the UB North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a surprisingly low cost-of-living.
The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (AA/ EOE ).
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Rhetoric, Writing, Technical Communication, or a related field. All academic requirements for the master’s degree must be completed prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, Technical Communication, or a related field.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Jennifer Giegel
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Director of Administration
Contact's Email
jlgiegel@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-3394
Posting Dates
Posted
02/11/2025
Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
09/01/2025
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Position Information
Position Title
Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Teaching
Department
Engineering Education
Posting Number
F250015
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55733
Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Summary
The Department of Engineering Education ( DEE ) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer) in Technical Communication, a non-tenure track lecturer position. The candidate will join a growing team of technical and professional communication teacher-scholars, who contribute to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Department of Engineering Education through teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on effective and just communication within STEM fields.
Assistant Professors of Teaching who specialize in technical communication typically:
● Have a 4/4 teaching load (spring and fall semesters)
● Formulate and implement student excellence initiatives, ABET objectives, and diversity enhancement
● Assist in the analysis of student academic progress and retention
● Contribute to assessment activities
● Engage in professional development to stay updated on emerging technologies and communication strategies.
Candidates must be committed to engaging in local, regional, and national professional development and possess a strong, genuine interest in general education instruction and assessment.
The selected candidate might have the opportunity to develop and teach undergraduate or graduate courses as the department grows. In addition to effective teachers, the Department of Engineering Education seeks teacher-scholars who can contribute to new programmatic initiatives and teaching practices. Participation in innovative research is encouraged.
We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty, sharing our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About UB
The University at Buffalo (UB), a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, is the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, with about 20,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students and 1,600 full-time faculty. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 6,000 students enrolled across 9 academic departments.
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a city with a rapidly growing economy, eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes away. The department is located on the UB North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a surprisingly low cost-of-living.
The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (AA/ EOE ).
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Rhetoric, Writing, Technical Communication, or a related field. All academic requirements for the master’s degree must be completed prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, Technical Communication, or a related field.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Jennifer Giegel
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Director of Administration
Contact's Email
jlgiegel@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-3394
Posting Dates
Posted
02/11/2025
Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
09/01/2025
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Company
UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.
UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail
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- Website
- http://www.buffalo.edu/
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