University of Nevada Reno – Center for Intercultural Dialogue

U Nevada Funded Social Justice MA

University of Nevada accepting applications for Social Justice Communication M.A.—Funded positions available. Deadline: February 15, 2018. NOTE: Deadline extended to March 30, 2018.

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno welcomes applicants for our M.A. program in Communication Studies. Our program focuses on Social Justice. The program offers students an opportunity to develop a theoretical foundation and a repertoire of skills associated with advocating for social justice across a number of contexts. Students may focus on interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, rhetorical, or performative areas and are able to include courses from other graduate areas of study. Graduates will find employment in related areas, such as public advocacy, public service, labor relations, human resources, dispute resolution services, and/or higher education, and the degree is helpful for management positions and application to related PhD programs. Threaded throughout the curriculum are the values inherent to the successful management of communication in practice, such as diversity, inclusion, tolerance, listening, ethics, understanding, assertiveness, and responsibility. In order to prepare students to create the socially just worlds they want to live and work in, the MA program in communication studies at the University of Nevada focuses on the process and socially constructed nature of communication as a means to create social meaning and change.

We are pleased to offer competitively funded TA positions. These positions come with a tuition waiver and a stipend.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000. We’re proud to be recognized as a National Tier 1 University. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada, Reno is about 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and 3 ½ hours from San Francisco.

Please email Dr. Sarah Blithe, Director of Graduate Studies for more information and application instructions.

U Nevada Reno Job Ad: Chair

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Communication Studies. The department seeks candidates at the full professor level whose research and teaching complements our undergraduate curriculum focused on two tracks: Relational Dynamics and Public Advocacy and Civic Engagement. Successful candidates will also help develop and enhance the recently
reactivated MA program focused on Conflict Management and Social Action. A successful candidate will be expected to enhance the academic programs, mentor and support faculty research programs, work collaboratively with current faculty, and serve as a strong advocate for the department to internal and external stakeholders. Ethics and social justice are central to the goals of the Department, as we strive to promote critical awareness and appreciation of diversity and inclusion in our pedagogy, research, and service practices.

Communication Studies is a member of The School of Social Research and Justice Studies (SSRJS). A successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other departments in SSRJS and support the SSRJS
mission. Other units in the School include the Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, the Department of Sociology, and the Department of Criminal Justice. The School is a unit of the College of Liberal Arts.
Faculty in Communication) Studies have developed interdisciplinary research and teaching partnerships with the SSRJS departments, the Social Psychology PhD program, and with the Gender, Race, and Identity
Program. The department is also active in the Composition and Communication in the Disciplines initiative. The department houses our top-ranked and award-winning National Parliamentary Debate Association
team. The department also has an active Lambda Pi Eta Chapter, and collaborates with community mediation and facilitation initiatives.

For more information about the position and to submit, candidates should view the full ad. Applicants should electronically submit: 1) a detailed letter of application which highlights the applicant’s leadership experience and/or potential and indicates how they would contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service; 2) CV; 3) contact information for three references. Deadline is November 18, 2016, and interested applicants can also meet with representatives from the department at NCA in Philadelphia (or contact the search chair).

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000. The university offers 70 M.A. and Ph.D. programs in nine
colleges. Reno, the “Biggest Little City in the World” is a vibrant, growing city of 300,000 located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts. Reno is rated as one of the top locations in the US for living and outdoor recreation. The University and its metropolitan area enjoy a flourishing and diverse intellectual, artistic, and cultural community. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression.

University of Nevada Reno job ad: Intercultural Communication

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track position in Communication Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Public Advocacy and Civic Engagement track.

We seek a candidate who specializes in intercultural communication. Example areas of emphasis under intercultural communication could include critical race, participatory research methods, social justice and activism, civic engagement, international communication, LGBTQI studies, peace studies, or (dis)ability studies. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in communication studies at the time of application (ABDs will be considered, but the requirements for the degree must be completed by July 1, 2016). Successful applicants should have an active program of research in their area of specialization, and will be expected to teach intercultural communication, research methods, as well as courses related to their specialty area. An interest in creating learning environments for diverse populations is desirable. This person will also be expected to serve in areas of student advising, curriculum development or service learning programs as needed by the department.

The Communication Studies program is a separate division in The School of Social Research and Justice Studies (SSRJS). Other units in the School include the Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, the Department of Sociology, and the Department of Criminal Justice. The School is a unit of the College of Liberal Arts. The Communication Studies Division offers the B.A. degree and focuses on (a) relational dynamics, and (b) public advocacy and civic engagement. Our division teaches students from across the campus, and is developing interdisciplinary research and teaching partnerships with SSRJS departments and affiliated departments in the Gender, Race, and Identity Program in the areas of social justice and peace and conflict studies.

Interested applicants can gain addition information about the position by contacting the search chair, Dr. Sarah Blithe.

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically at E-Search by October 23, 2015: cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for references.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000. The university offers 70 M.A. and Ph.D. programs in nine colleges. Reno is a vibrant, growing city of 300,000 located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco. Northern Nevada and northern California offer a great variety of both winter and summer recreational activities. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and several major ski resorts. As a popular tourist destination, Reno offers many dining, entertainment, and cultural activities. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.

Required qualifications:
Applicants should hold the PhD degree in communication studies at the time of application (ABDs will be considered but the requirements for the degree much be completed by July 1, 2016).

Preferred qualifications:
Preference will be given to those who have experience teaching intercultural communication and communication research methods. An active program of research, including grant activity and publication is expected.

U Nevada Reno job ad

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
(Position Begins Fall 2012)

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track position in Communication Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a candidate who specializes in relational dynamics, preferably with an interest in alternative dispute resolution, conflict, mediation, arbitration, or negotiation. Cross-over interests in areas such as organizational communication, intercultural communication, small group communication, interpersonal communication, and/or family communication are encouraged. Teaching duties include a variety of undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization and other courses as needed. An active program of research, including grant activity and publication, is expected.

The Communication Studies Division offers the B.A. degree and focuses on (a) relational dynamics, and (b) public advocacy and civic engagement. The Communication Studies Division also provides a significant service component for majors in other colleges.

The Communication Studies program is a separate division in The School of Social Research and Justice Studies. Other units in the School include the Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, the Department of Sociology, and the Department of Criminal Justice. The School is a unit of the College of Liberal Arts.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 18,000. The university offers a multitude of M.A. and Ph.D. programs in nine colleges. Reno is a vibrant, growing city of 300,000 located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco. Northern Nevada and northern California offer a great variety of both winter and summer recreational activities. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and several major ski resorts. As a popular tourist destination, Reno offers many dining, entertainment, and cultural activities. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.

Interested persons can gain additional information about this position by contacting the search chair (Gwen A. Hullman, (775) 784-1788; gwenh@unr.edu) or, if attending the National Communication Association conference November 17-20, by talking with a member of our faculty during the regular hours of the N.C.A. Job Fair, on November 18th from 9am-4pm.

Applications, including a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for references must be submitted electronically at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/9734 by Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

AA/EEO Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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