Assistant Professor 10 Months

Buffalo State College, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Faculty
Department Writing Program (College)
Local Title Assistant Professor 10 Months
Budget Title Assistant Professor 10 Months
Rank A5
Line Number 23417
Salary Range competitive
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
https://writing.buffalostate.edu/
Brief Job Description
The English Department and College Writing Program at SUNY Buffalo State invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in English with appointment to begin in Fall 2024.
Responsibilities: As a teaching institution, Buffalo State expects faculty to be productive in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching load includes predominately first-year composition courses in the College Writing Program with some undergraduate courses in the Writing major, Technical Writing certificate, and/or creative writing. The appointee will also assist with the development and support of the College Writing Program, its faculty, curricula, and first-year student retention initiatives; engage in scholarly research and/or creative activity; advise students; and participate in department, college, and community service. The College Writing program is committed to antiracist pedagogies and curricular innovations, and we seek a colleague with knowledge of ways the language and literacy of underserved groups have been marginalized in academic and professional settings. This person will contribute to facilitating constructive dialogues in the classroom and community to inspire responsible, socially engaged citizenship.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications include 1. an earned Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition by the date of appointment; 2. a record of scholarly activity in Rhetoric and Composition, and/or professional and technical writing; 3. evidence of successful, high-quality teaching of historically marginalized and/or first generation students as they transition to college; and 4. A demonstrated commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in teaching, research, and/or service.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include 1. training and/or experience in composition pedagogy best practices, faculty professional development, and TESOL; 2. experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in technical communication, particularly courses with a focus on grant writing or social/new media; 3. experience implementing antiracist and inclusive practices in the service of social justice and equity (e.g. assessment models, retention initiatives, policies for linguistic justice).
Anticipated Date of Hire 08/26/2024
Priority Review Date 11/10/2023
Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Send a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy; a brief statement addressing your past and/or potential commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through scholarship, teaching, and service; and information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number).
Contact Person
Contact Email [email protected]
Contact Fax 7168784939
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7164
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening .
Clery Statement

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