Society for Technical Communication (STC) is looking for Cover Art

STC is pleased to announce the call for cover illustrations for the November 2016 issue of Technical Communication. We are inviting illustrations that reinforce the focus of this special issue of the journal to be guest edited by Mike Albers of East Carolina University: i.e., Communicating Research Between Academic and Practicing Professionals.

In creating your illustration, you might consider

• new opportunities for the exchange of research findings from academics to practitioners and vice versa 
• barriers to accessing the research of academics or practitioners 
• similarities and differences in the value ascribed to certain kinds of research by academics and practitioners 
• academic and industry expectations regarding what is studied, how and why research is conducted, and when and where findings are reported 
• relevance of academic research to practitioners and vice versa 
• intersections of theoretical implications and practical applications 

Please submit your illustration (approximately 20x20 cm or 8x8 inches) as a high-resolution (300 dpi) jpg file by 1 September 2016 to tceditor@stc.org with a brief explanation (100-200 words) of how your illustration addresses the subject. Submissions will be anonymously reviewed, and a jury of peers will select the issue's cover. Honorable mentions will be published inside the journal.

Sam Dragga
Editor, Technical Communication
Department of English Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-3091
sam.dragga@ttu.edu

Congratulations PWC 2016 Graduates!

PWC Major Kevin Danielson as banner carrier for the College of Arts, Letters and Sciences

Director of Communications

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), a unique and innovative nonprofit corporation, seeks a full-time Director of Communications. The ideal candidate promotes a compelling brand and image of AURI by developing and implementing public relations, communications, and marketing strategies and assists clients with marketing expertise.  The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related area.  Candidate must have a minimum of eight years of experience or equivalent. AURI offers a competitive salary and benefits package. More details on the position and the application process can be found at http://www.auri.org/about-auri/careers.  The position is open until filled.  The first round of applicants will be reviewed on February 29, 2016.

American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) Magazine Internship Program

Applications for ASME Internship Program that gives students a chance to do a summer internship with a magazine in New York City or Washington D.C. are due December 1. For details, please click here.

eLearning Writer/Editor Position

Contractor Title:         eLearning Writer/Editor

Department:                eLearning

Supervisor:                  Director of eLearning Development

FLSA Status:               Contractor

Prepared By:               Andrew Fulp

         

Summary:

The primary deliverables of the eLearning Writer/Editor is to write, review, and edit unit content for SCAD eLearning courses as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with design teams on the overall design and development of online courses.
• Interview course subject-matter experts on topics defined within the course development plan.
• Write unit content for eLearning courses based on information ascertained through interviews with subject matter experts and personal research.
• Review and copyedit content, assignments, assessments, and interactions for online courses.

 Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of best practices for writing and copyediting.
• Familiarity with multimedia and Web technologies.
• Familiarity with Turabian/Chicago style.
• Experience with research, writing, and editing Web content.

 Proficiency with the following technologies:

• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat Writer/Reader

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Writing, Journalism, Communications, or related field, and up to two to four years professional experience. Experience working with higher education and/or instructional design projects preferred.

Skills:

Exceptional writing and editing skills are crucial to success of these assignments. 

Tech Writing Job Open in St. Cloud

Be sure to visit this link to learn more about this great job:

http://greaterstcloudjobspot.com/display-job/8633/Technical-Writer.html

Internship Opportunity with SMSU Civic Engagement Office

 SMSU Center for Civic Engagement is looking to recruit student interns from a variety of departments within the university. Literature, Communication, and Writing majors are being sought after because SMSU English students demonstrate an advanced understanding of literary works and effective communication through literature, business, technical and creative writing classes. The Center for Civic Engagement can provide these students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they've acquired from the English Department.   In support of the SMSU Mission, the Center for Civic Engagement connects academic programs with community needs to use scholarship and action for the mutual benefit of the University, its communities, and its diverse peoples. The Center serves as the intersection between student learning, faculty research, and community engagement. It is committed to illuminating the variety of ways in which SMSU strives to make civic and community engagement integral to learning experiences campus-wide. 

    If interested, or for more information, contact the Center for Civic Engagement Chairperson and Co-coordinator-- Dr. Christine Olson. You may also contact a Center for Civic Engagement student intern for more information.

Christine Olson, Ph.D.
Psychology Program
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN 56258
christine.olson@smsu.edu

Student Intern
SMSU Center for Civic Engagement (BA 239)
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN 56258

civicengagement@smsu.edu