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Posting Number F0229P Working Title Lecturer (Technical Communication) Department Engineering Chemical, Materials, & Biomed About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization None Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2019 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 01/04/2019 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received before March 1, 2019 will be given full consideration.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Lecturer Pay Grade FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree in a disciplinary area related to the position’s responsibilities

Position Summary

The School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure-track lecturer position to begin August 2019.

The academic curriculum is the most important component of the educational experience for students. A recent report by the UGA Task Force on Student Learning and Success recommended that schools and colleges emphasize discipline specific writing within their curricula. Additionally, in 2019, ABET, the international accrediting body for engineering and other technical programs, will introduce a revised set of students outcomes that include “An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences”. The need for engineering graduates to communicate effectively is supported by a study published in 2006 that showed that 91% of employers (n=1,622) considered communication “Highly Important or Essential” for new hires. Furthermore, during the spring 2018 meeting of our Industry Advisory Board, we received feedback that our graduates should be capable of technical writing and graduate students should be familiar with writing research proposals and other technical documents.

The successful candidate is expected to: (1) develop and teach new courses in technical communication for engineers at the undergraduate and graduate levels (2) collaborate with faculty who wish to incorporate “write to learn” activities in biochemical and biological engineering courses (3) exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (4) actively participate in the research activities of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute.

The School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering is building a vibrant academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research that addresses critical societal needs. The School offers undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs in biochemical engineering and biological engineering and has grown rapidly to nearly 480 undergraduate and graduate students and 17 faculty members. More information can be found at http://www.engineering.uga.edu/cmbe.

The University of Georgia is a public land-grant and sea-grant university located in Athens, GA. It is the oldest state-chartered institution in the United States, and currently enrolls more than 36,000 students across 17 schools and colleges. Ranked among the top 15 public institutions by US News and World Report, UGA is a research-intensive university that prides itself on providing high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Additional Requirements

PhD in Technical Writing, Professional Writing, English or a closely related discipline required, OR MS in Technical Writing, Professional Writing, English or a closely related discipline with a minimum of five years’ experience teaching technical communication/writing courses at the college level as well as evidence of scholarship. Exceptions to the terminal degree requirement must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction prior to beginning employment at the University of Georgia.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

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