Assistant Professor Communication Studies – One-year Fixed Term at St. Cloud State University
Start date: August 16, 2017
The department is seeking candidates with a broad background in Speech Communication/Communication Studies, college teaching experience in an undergraduate program and evidence of effective working relationships with peers and students. This position is a one-year fixed-term position.
Teach introductory intercultural communication course and introductory communication studies course. Other responsibilities could include public speaking, small group communication, interpersonal communication, or intercultural communication related courses. Additional responsibilities, such as committee work, will be assigned.
Required:
-M.A./M.S. in Communication Studies/Speech Communication, at time of appointment
-Teaching experience in an undergraduate program
-Evidence of effective working relationships with peers and students
-Coursework or teaching experience in intercultural communication
-Coursework or teaching experience in the hybrid communication course or its components (interpersonal, small group, public speaking)
-Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Preferred:
– Ph.D., at time of appointment
– Experience teaching online courses
To apply for this position, please continue the process online
Application Review begins April 23, 2017; position is open until filled.
Required documents to be submitted with a completed application include:
-Cover Letter
-Resume/Curriculum Vitae
-Evidence of effective teaching. At minimum representative samples of teaching evaluations and course syllabi.
-Contact information for three (3) current, professional references
-Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required.
-Evidence of commitment to incorporating diversity issues and perspectives. At minimum, include a narrative describing how the candidate has or will incorporate these perspectives in teaching and professional activities.
-Note each required document must be uploaded for your application to be considered.
Contact Information:
Eddah Mutua, Search Committee Chair
Communication Studies/Intercultural Communications Professor
Vacancies at SCSU are contingent on university budgets and funding.
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization.