Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posting #: 1148
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty
Position Title & Department:
Assistant Professor, Communication StudiesPosting #1148
Department Description:The Department of Communication Studies is committed to faculty members who are innovative in their pedagogical and research approaches to investigating communication. Our faculty members represent the breadth of the discipline. We seek candidates who respect diverse approaches to studying the process of communication, and who recognize the social and political implications of the communication process. Candidates should be able to contribute to the diversity of USD through their teaching, research, and/or service.
Detailed Description:The University of San Diego, an independent Catholic institution, invites applicants for a tenure track, assistant professor position in strategic communication beginning in the Fall of 2020. Candidates should have expertise in the principles and application of public relations and/or advertising, as well as teaching and research interests in one or more of the following areas: content strategies, campaign design and evaluation, strategic media planning, communication management, data analytics, crisis management, or media policy. The selected candidate must be capable of teaching introductory courses in the departmental core curriculum and developing upper-division courses in their area of expertise. The ideal candidate will not only have a strong background in strategic communication, but a deep understanding of current trends in the communication field, a commitment to ethical communication that values human dignity, and a familiarity with the academic debates and criticisms surrounding public relations.
Job Requirements:The preferred candidate will have a completed Ph.D. at the time of appointment, university-level teaching experience, and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates are also expected to have a strong research agenda, participate in University service, and advise undergraduates. Employment is predicated on a pre-employment background check. USD is an Equal Opportunity employer, offers same-sex domestic partner benefits, and is committed to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
For full consideration, candidates should submit applications prior to October 15, 2019.
Applications must consist of the following:
Recruiting contact: Jonathan Bowman, PhD: commstudies@sandiego.edu
For more information about the University of San Diego and the department, please visit our website: www.sandiego.edu/cas/commstudies
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.eduAdditional Details:
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
Advertised: June 28, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: October 20, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Organization
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.
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