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Kansas State U Job Ad: Rhetoric with International Perspective

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Rhetoric) at Kansas State University

We are inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in rhetoric, beginning August 2017. Potential areas of research expertise that are a strong fit for this position include: a focus on new media and technology, an international/global perspective, a critical approach, and/or social movements. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in rhetorical theory and criticism along with course(s) that complement their own research interests.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field in hand by August 2017.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to K-State’s Vision 2025 goal of being a top-50 research university by 2025 by carrying out a vibrant program of research; by contributing to the department’s reputation for teaching excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; by advising graduate and undergraduate students; and by providing service to the department, university, discipline, and community.

How to Apply: Please apply by uploading a SINGLE pdf file including (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research and teaching statements, (4) writing sample, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (6) names and contact information for three professional references to the campus job site. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

The Communication Studies Department is located at Kansas State’s Manhattan campus, which has an increasingly diverse student body of more than 23,000. Our department offers both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees. We offer four specialized tracks at the undergraduate level: Political Communication, Organizational Communication, Legal Communication, and Relational Communication. In addition to producing quality research and innovative teaching, we take pride in our students who compete on nationally competitive debate, forensics, and mock trial teams.

In 2016, Kansas State University had its fifth consecutive year of fundraising over 100 million dollars. The Princeton Review ranked Kansas State University in 13 different categories in the 2017 edition of “The Best 381 Colleges.” Among the rankings are No. 2 for students love these colleges, No. 3 for best quality of life, and No. 15 for best run colleges.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.

Contact Information: For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Soo-Hye Han at soohye[at]ksu.edu.

U Northern Iowa Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Assistant Professor of Communication at University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa seeks applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Communication Studies starting August 2017. Responsibilities include a 3/3 teaching load (nine credit hours per semester) of classes in Communication Studies with opportunities to teach graduate courses, direct M.A. theses/research projects, and mentor students in co-curricular activities and creative work.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in curriculum development as well as department and university governance; demonstrate effective classroom teaching; pursue individual scholarly/creative activity; and engage in professional service.

Ph.D. in Communication Studies or related field required. ABDs with evidence of degree completion by August 2017 considered. Experience teaching and/or academic training in relational communication and/or intercultural communication, as well as demonstrated ability to teach communication theory and research methods, required. Evidence of teaching excellence at the college/university level, an established or promising research agenda, and excellent written and oral communication skills also required. Preference will be given to applicants with graduate level coursework in Communication Studies and demonstrated collaborative communication.

The successful candidate will join an active intellectual community with faculty from diverse teaching and research/creative backgrounds, including communication, digital media, and public relations.

To apply, visit the campus jobs site. Applications received by December 1, 2016, will receive full consideration. In addition to detailed cover letter indicating fit to the position and CV, candidates should provide transcripts for all earned degrees, an example of creative/scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness including prior teaching assessments, and contact information for three references able to provide letters of recommendation. Pre-employment background checks required. For more information, contact Dr. Tom Hall, search chair, at tom.hall[at]uni.edu,.

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The University’s attractive size, approximately 12,000 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been recognized for the past 18 years as one of the “Best Midwest Universities” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. UNI is a tobacco-free campus.

U West Indies Job Ad: Health Communication

Lecturer in Health Communication
University of the West Indies – Centre for Medical Sciences Education
Closes: 14th November 2016

Qualification and Experience
*PhD in Communication Studies or related field with a special focus on Health Communication and experiences in the use of multi-media resources in tertiary level teaching
*At least three (3) years’ experience in the area of Health Communication

Evidence of research activity at tertiary level academic institutions is required

Special Responsibilities
*Teaching medical undergraduate Professionalism, Ethics and Communication in Health courses (PECH)
*Designing and organizing workshops and seminars on medical professionalism and ethics
*Developing high quality multi-media teaching resources in Health Communication
*Developing course manuals
*Developing and maintaining personal scholarship in the area of communications training in health professions
*Developing high quality educational research programs and attracting funding for research programs

Personal Attributes
The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team environment. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates must also:
*Be innovative and action oriented
*Have a broad based background in teaching Communication and developing multi-media resources for supporting teaching and learning
*Have experience in script writing, storyboarding, and television production
*Have experience working in a multidisciplinary Medical Sciences teaching environment

Detailed application (two copies) and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No. 1-868-663-9684; e-mail: HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated.  Application forms can be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Job Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package can be obtained at the above address.  In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by The University.

Florida State U Job Ad: Health Communication/Ethnic Minorities

Assistant Professor at Florida State University

The School of Communication at Florida State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the role of communication and/or marketing communication in improving health and well-being among ethnic minority groups.

The person filling the position will have the opportunity to work with the School’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication and the University’s Institute for Successful Longevity (http://isl.fsu.edu). Individuals whose research programs investigate the role of new digital communication technologies, culturally appropriate communication initiatives, and targeted multicultural communication messages in addressing health-related problems and health disparities among minority groups are encouraged to apply. Members of racial or ethnic minority groups as well as those with the ability to teach courses in multicultural/Hispanic marketing communication, advertising, and/or public relations are also especially encouraged to apply.

The faculty in the School of Communication teach and conduct research in four broad areas: communication in the public interest, strategic communication, media and technology, and multicultural/intercultural/international communication. The ideal candidate will build on our work in one or more of these areas, share a commitment to socially relevant scholarship, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.

A completed Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline is required by the start of the appointment. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarly publication, experience with seeking and strong potential for procuring external funding for research, and evidence of effective teaching. The person filling the position will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the School, serve on School, College, and University committees, and advise students.

Applications must include (1) a letter of interest detailing research and teaching interests, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for at least three academic references.  Application materials must be submitted via http://jobs.fsu.edu/ (Job # 40946). Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2016, with a starting date for the position in August 2017.

Please direct all inquiries about the position to Dr. Jay Rayburn, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Florida State University, jrayburn@fsu.edu; 850.644.8750.

Lancaster U Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Lecturer in Intercultural Communication
Lancaster University Linguistics & English Language
Closing Date:   Sunday 27 November 2016
Reference:  A1694

The Department seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Intercultural Communication. You will have a PhD (or award within 12 months) and relevant research and teaching experience in Intercultural Communication.

You will join a large group of internationally renowned linguists that includes specialists in: English Language study, Corpus Linguistics, Discourse Studies, Forensic Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Literacy Research and Second Language Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

You will pursue research and publications at a level appropriate for a strong submission to the next Research Excellence Framework and will be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.  You will develop new modules and programmes in Intercultural Communication, particularly at postgraduate level.

This is an indefinite post beginning around 1 February 2017.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Elena Semino, Head of Department: e.semino[at]lancaster.ac.uk

Durham U Job Ad: Intercultural Education

Senior Lecturer, Durham University – School of Education
Closes: 20th November 2016

The School of Education seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate at Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) level. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Education; experience of research and teaching in Intercultural Education would be advantageous.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of the School of Education’s research and teaching and the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of our undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate must also be able to contribute to research activity in a School that is recognised internationally for its research excellence.

Dominican University Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Assistant Professor, Corporate Communication at Dominican University

The Dominican University Communication Arts and Sciences Department is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of Corporate Communication to begin fall 2017. The successful applicant will supervise the undergraduate discipline, work with long-time adjuncts, and build on links forged with Dominican’s Brennan School of Business, ELS language service and other stakeholders. We desire a specialist in communication between and among individuals and groups within organizations and external publics.

Classes would include:
*Organizational communication,
*Intercultural communication and
*Interpersonal communication.

The successful applicant could supplement these core skills with strengths in strategic communication, leadership and communication technology in organizations.

As a member of the CAS department, the successful applicant would also advise students and contribute to the department’s basic courses, such as Introduction to Communication Theory and Practice, Public Speaking, and the Departmental Capstone. The course load is three courses per semester.

The successful application would have the opportunity to revise the discipline to meet current and future demands of the fast-changing corporate world. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Ph.D. in hand preferred.

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an enrollment of about 3,600 students.

To Apply:
Applicants must submit online. Please provide the following application materials:
~cover letter that outlines qualifications for the position.
~curriculum vitae
~teaching philosophy statement
~recent teaching evaluations (please submit as “other”)
~recent writing sample

Official transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

For consideration for interviews at the National Communication Association convention applications must be received by Nov. 1. Other applications must be received by Dec. 1

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.  We look forward to a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

 

Henderson State U Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication
Henderson State University (Arkansas)
Nine-month tenure track appointment beginning August 2017

Description:
Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of communication courses, such as Organizational Communication, Intercultural Communication, or Research Methods. The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, research and publication, and service to the University including committee assignments.

Qualifications:
Henderson State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a significant commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty, staff and students. In pursuit of this commitment, the department seeks an individual strongly invested in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment. Applicants should have a doctorate in Communication from an accredited institution of higher education, or be ABD with a firm defense date. The ideal candidate will have a record of excellence in teaching at the college level and potential for an ongoing scholarly research and publication.  Expertise in quantitative research methods is desirable.

The University:
Henderson is located in Arkadelphia, a charming community of 11,000 situated one hour south of Little Rock on Interstate 30. Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the community is home to two universities, a strong public school system, a thriving medical community, two recreational rivers, DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and is approximately 30 miles from historic Hot Springs National Park. Visit http://www.arkadelphiaalliance.com or http://www.arkadelphiaschools.org for more information about the community.

Application:
Applicants should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts via email in PDF format to Randy Duncan, Search Committee Chair, at duncanr[at]hsu.edu

Review of applications will commence Oct. 31, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. The applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening including criminal background check. New hires are also required to submit official transcripts.

Missouri State U Job Ad: Conflict/Dispute Resolution

The Department of Communication at Missouri State University, in Springfield, Missouri, seeks applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor of Communication, tenure eligible, beginning August 2017. This position will support an undergraduate and graduate conflict program that has a thriving Center for Dispute Resolution.

The Department of Communication at Missouri State University is one of seven departments in the College of Arts and Letters, and one of two departments in the School of Communication Studies.  It includes 24 full-time faculty members and offers majors and options in communication studies, organizational, interpersonal, intercultural, health, rhetoric, public relations, socio-political communication, and speech and theatre education, an undergraduate and graduate certificate in conflict and dispute resolution, a master’s program in communication, and an Applied Communication in Master of Science in Administrative Studies.  The department serves approximately 500 undergraduates and 100 graduate students in the various programs.  The nationally recognized Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum and the Center for Dispute Resolution operate under the auspices of the department.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication Studies; ABD considered with completion of degree by December 31, 2017; evidence of potential for significant scholarship and teaching effectiveness; Applicants should specialize in conflict and be able to contribute in interpersonal communication, small group communication, family communication, communication theory, or research methods. Applicants must have a focused research agenda and be able to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in face to face and online contexts.

Duties: Teaching, scholarship, and service (including student advisement) to the university in relation to one’s field of expertise.

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Consideration of applications begins October 31, 2016 and continues until position is filled.

Employment will require a criminal background check at the University’s Expense. Please apply online. Upload a letter of application, vitae, copies of transcripts, three letters of reference, and supporting materials (e.g., samples of scholarship, evidence of teaching excellence). Direct all inquiries to Dr. Shawn Wahl, Department Head, Department of Communication, Missouri State University, at shawnwahl[at]missouristate.edu.