Assistant Professor of English - Technical and Professional Communication (25/26

Assistant Professor of English - Technical and Professional Communication (25/26)

Apply now Job no: 543723
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, to begin September 11, 2025. Specialization in Black and/or Latine/x Technical and Professional Communication, preferred secondary expertise or experience in cultural rhetorics, community literacies, writing program administration, and/or user experience (UX). Ph.D. in English or related field required. This position directly supports the university’s strategic initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including its efforts to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and to support the CSU Black Student Success Initiative.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds and experiences fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry and reflection on impacts of cultural context, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to DEI informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in English or related field required earned or nearing completion (degree completion expected no later than August 2025).
• Specialization in Black and/or Latine/x Technical and Professional Communication.
• Demonstrated university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary expertise or experience in cultural rhetorics, community literacies, writing program administration, and/or user experience (UX)
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The English Department, in the College of Liberal Arts, is one of the largest academic units within the University. The department offers BA and MA degrees in English, an English minor, a Linguistics minor, and certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language and Technical and Professional Communication.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit http://www.jobs.calpoly.edu/, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Job Number #543723. Please attach to your electronic application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Diversity Statement
3. Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: December 4, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Dustin Stegner, Chair, English Department, via email at pstegner@calpoly.edu.