PhD in Rhetoric and Composition | TPC Scholar

CV

Curriculum vitae

Education

PhD Rhetoric and Composition, University of South Florida, 2023
Areas of concentration: Professional and Technical Communication

MA Rhetoric and Composition, University of South Florida, 2019

BA English and Intercultural Studies, Southeastern University, 2016
Areas of concentration: TESOL

Publications

Mavridou, K.; Griffith, J.; Melonçon, L.; Zarlengo, T. (forthcoming) A field-wide examination of assignments in the service course in technical and professional communication. Programmatic Perspectives.

Zarlengo, T.; Carolyn, G.; Griffith, J.; Melonçon, L. (forthcoming) A primer on the Delphi approach for complex research questions in technical and professional communication. Journal of Business and Technical Communication.

Melonçon, L.; Griffith, J.; Gubala, C.; Zarlengo, T. (2023) Back to the basics: Uncovering the rhetoric student learning outcome. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/23294906231213631

Burry, J., Griffith, J., Zarlengo, T., and Melonçon, L. Creating assignments that put programmatic inclusion into practice. In H. Falconer & L. McClary (Eds.). Inclusive STEM: Transforming Disciplinary Writing Instruction for a Socially Just Future. (Chapter proposal accepted; book proposal submitted to Across the Disciplines series at WAC Clearinghouse/University Press of Colorado)

Griffith, J; Zarlengo, T.; Melonçon, L. (2024) A field wide snapshot of student learning outcomes in the technical and professional communication service course. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 54(1), 46-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472816221134535

Sonnenberg, M.; Gubala, C.; Burry, J.; Griffith, J; Zarlengo, T.; Melonçon, L. (2024) Implementing a continuous improvement model for assignment evaluation at the TPC program level. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 54(1), 24-45. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472816221124605

Griffith, J. (2023) What on earth are we doing (?): A Field-Wide Exploration of Design Courses in TPC. USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations. https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/9873

Experience

Jacksonville State University

Assistant Professor of English, Professional Writing 2024

University of South Florida

Administration, Assistant Director of the PTC Writing Program 2023

The Professional and Technical Communication (PTC) Program Assistant bridges between work on the undergraduate technical and professional degree program and the PTC writing program, which serves ~5,000 students a year in three different courses.

  • Assisted with planning and leading monthly professional development sessions.
  • Updated PTC standardized online shells, modules, syllabus, and calendar.
  • Answered queries from instructors related to teaching and learning.
  • Assisted with planning and leading orientations in Fall and Spring terms for all instructors  (~50) in the program.
  • Performed program evaluation on assignments and student learning.
  • Analyzed programmatic data to inform curricular changes.
  • Created in collaboration with the administrative team instructor and student facing pedagogical materials.
  • Updated curriculum for ENC 2210, 3246, 3250.
  • Maintained an online repository of course materials and instructor resources called the Community of Practice (CoP).
  • Edited the 10th edition of the PTC textbook: A rhetorical approach to workplace writing (10th ed.).

Administration, PTC Service course program 2021 to 2022

  • Assisted with planning and leading monthly professional development sessions.
  • Updated PTC standardized online shells, modules, syllabus, and calendar.
  • Answered queries from instructors related to teaching and learning.
  • Assisted with planning and leading orientations in Fall and Spring terms for all instructors  (~50) in the program .
  • Edited 8th and 9th editions of the PTC textbook: A rhetorical approach to workplace writing (8th ed. & 9th ed.).
  • Performed program evaluation on assignments and student learning.
  • Analyzed programmatic data to inform curricular changes.
  • Created in collaboration with the administrative team instructor and student facing pedagogical materials.
  • Contributed assignment scenarios for the PTC writing program curricula.
  • Maintained an online repository of course materials and instructor resources called the Community of Practice (CoP).
  • Updated and revised curriculum while on the summer development team.

Curriculum development, PTC undergraduate program 2020 to 2021

  • Created USF Writes feedback infographic 
  • Assisted in development of USF Writes instructor and student facing pedagogical documentation.
  • Created marketing materials for the PTC major and minor in the form of flyers and infographics.
  • Collaborated on integration and alignment of program outcomes, course outcomes, and  assignment outcomes across the undergraduate degree program.
  • Created Grant Writing (ENC 4403) and Writing Technologies (ENC 3370) courses for submission for institutional review for high quality online courses (QM/ Innovative Education).
    • Created classroom exercises for both face to face and virtual spaces.
    • Developed course outcomes in relation to program outcomes.
    • Collaborated with PTC faculty and innovative education to design major assignments.
  • Assembled curricula from all PTC major courses to create downloadable course collections as instructor resources. 

Research assistant, 2019 to 2020

  • Identified and organized data specific to graduate instruction across the field. 
  • Updated data needed for ongoing projects.
  • Gathered and organized programmatic data.
  • Wrote article summaries and drafts of literature reviews.
  • Managed data gathering for research projects on the service course.

Teaching Experience

Jacksonville State University

  • Composition, EH 101
  • Fundamentals of Speech, EH 141
  • Technical Writing, EH 322
  • Special Topics in Professional Writing: Visual Communication, EH 434

University of South Florida

  • Writing Technologies, ENC 3370
  • Visual Rhetoric, ENC 4218
  • Professional and Technical Editing, ENC 4212 
  • Communication for Engineers, ENC 3246
  • Professional Writing, ENC 3250
  • First Year Composition, ENC 1101 & 1102

Presentations

Griffith, J., Melonçon, L., Mavridou, K, & Zarlengo, T. (forthcoming). “Examining assignments within the TPC service course.” Council for Programs in Scientific and Technical Communication Annual Conference (CPTSC). Lubbock, TX, Oct. 23-25, 2025.

Griffith, J. (2024). “You don’t know what you don’t know”: Technological literacy in TPC courses.” Special Interest Group on Design of Communication (SIGDOC). Conference, VA, Oct. 20-22, 2024.

Melonçon, L. & Gubala, C. & Zarlengo, T. & Griffith, J. (2024).”Thinking beyond assessment: Leveraging outcomes to encourage equity and to enhance student learning” (Workshop). Council for Programs in Scientific and Technical Communication Annual Conference (CPTSC). Charleston, SC, Oct. 17-19, 2024.

Griffith, J. (2023). “Strengthening our understanding of courses: Visual communication in TPC programs.” Council for Programs in Scientific and Technical Communication Annual Conference. Charleston, SC, Sept. 22-23, 2023

Griffith, J. & Burry, J. (2022). “Engaging Students in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Workplace Practices: Opportunities and Challenges” Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC) Conference, Colorado Springs, 27-29 Oct. 2022.

Griffith, J. & Larson, K. (2020). “Modifying GTA Training: Moving Toward Self-Confident Instructors” Conference on College Composition and Communication, Milwaukee, WI, 25–28 Mar. 2020. Conference canceled due to COVID-19.

Service

Jacksonville State University

  • Assessment Committee, 2024 – Present
  • Curriculum Committee, 2024 – Present
  • Speech Committee, 2024 – Present
  • Writers Bowl Committee, 2024 – Present

University of South Florida

  • USF English Undergraduate Committee, 2023
    • Participated in decision making and planning for recruiting for the English departments’ undergraduate major.
  • PTC Writing Program Committee, 2023
    • Participated in decision making and planning for changes and updates for the Professional and Technical Communication major, specifically focusing on curriculum and recruitment.
  • USF Writes committee member 2021 to 2023
    • Participated in decision making and planning for the digital, instructional tool (USF Writes) that is primarily used for feedback, revision, and student data collection.

PTC program assistant, 2021 to 2023

English Graduate Student Association (EGSA) Co-president 2020 to 2022

  • Developed ongoing diversity and inclusion seminars.
  • Collaboratively composed EGSA’s anti-racism and inclusion
  • statement and a boilerplate syllabi inclusion statement.
  • Developed graduate student writing groups.
  • Oversaw USF’s undergraduate mentor program.
  • Recruited and trained communications team to lead social media,
  • website, and online content creation/revision.

English Graduate Student Association, EGSA, Secretary 2017 to 2020

  • Recorded minutes for each meeting.
  • Involved in the decision-making process of the board.

Professional Affiliations

Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC)

Special Interest Group on Design of Communication (SIGDOC)

Certifications

Online Instructor Certification (OIC) 2022