Assistant Professor Technical Writing, Tenure Track

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The Humanities Department at the Long Island Campus of New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Technical Communication and/or Composition, starting in Fall 2025.

We seek a dynamic scholar who can engage students across disciplines and contribute innovative research in the fields of composition, technical communication, or medical writing. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 course load, with opportunities for release time for scholarship or administrative roles. In addition to teaching, the candidate will play a key role in designing a soon-to-be-proposed major in Writing and Technical Communication, providing a unique opportunity to shape the program's vision from the ground up.

Teaching introductory and advanced courses in Tech Comm, Professional Writing and related topics.
• Conducting cutting-edge research in composition, medical writing, technical communication, digital media, UX, or communication for emerging technologies.
• Contributing to program growth in writing and/or technical communication, including designing courses and helping shape the new major. There is also potential to explore areas like new media, digital storytelling, and interdisciplinary communication initiatives.
• School-, department-, and institution-level service.

The position is based at the Long Island campus, with potential teaching opportunities at the New York City campus and online, offering flexibility in course delivery.

• A Ph.D. in Technical Communication, Composition, or a closely related field
• College-level teaching experience
• Commitment to undergraduate education and dedication to innovative and effective teaching methods that prepare a diverse student body for future success
• An active research agenda in Writing Studies, Tech Comm, or related field.

Review of Applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy addressing inclusive pedagogical approaches and research agenda
• A curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.