Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Communication

Communication and Theatre

Search 1244 - Posted March 28, 2023

Emporia State University’s Department of Communication and Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month, Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2023.

The Communication program prides itself on teaching and practicing ethical, civically engaged, and collaborative communication. Program faculty members promote opportunities for students to put their skills into practice through community engagement and other high-impact learning experiences. The Communication program also has a record of collaboration with university diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs, including curriculum within the Ethnic and Gender Studies program. The program strongly encourages efforts promoting inclusive and equitable pedagogy and research. We welcome candidates who will contribute to and strengthen these efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The department offers an undergraduate major in communication and seeks applicants with interests in teaching upper-level courses primarily in Communication, Emerging Technology, and Society. Special consideration will be given to applicants with teaching and/or research or creative work in one or more of the following areas: social media strategy and analytics, ethical issues in communication and emerging technology, and content creation. Knowledge of software applications relevant to the position (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud products) is preferred.
• The successful applicant may have the opportunity to design new undergraduate courses in these areas as well as contribute to a new certificate related to social media influencing.
• Additional teaching interests should include Group Leadership and Small Group Communication.
• The successful applicant will also be expected to teach within the department’s general education offerings. The normal teaching load for this position is twelve hours per semester, and other relevant duties include and maintaining appropriate levels of research and participating in department and university service. Excellent teaching skills are required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered. 

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

Review of applications will begin April 7, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, upload a letter of application, vita, and contact information for three professional references at https://bit.ly/3zfn7O0

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.