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Assistant Professors of Communication

Employer
University of Denver
Location
USA, Denver, Colorado
Salary
Negotiable

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Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

The University of Denver is a leading university in the Rocky Mountain region and is situated in an urban setting. Denver is a thriving city, with the population of the metropolitan area approaching 3 million. The University of Denver's vision is to be a great private university dedicated to the public good. The Department of Communication Studies calls students to engage communication meaningfully, creatively, ethically, and with intellectual curiosity, in order to enhance their personal and public lives, as well as contribute to a sustainable common good. The department recently redesigned our undergraduate program and offers the BA in communication studies, and we are seeking faculty who will build our expertise for our redesigned program. Our current teaching load is five courses across three academic quarters. More information about the mission and programs at DU can be found on the departmental website: www.du.edu/ahss/comn.

The University and Department value diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that our success is dependent on how well we engage the rich diversity of constituents and actively promote a more culturally responsive and just society. We are committed to hiring faculty who support this mission. If selected as a candidate, during the job presentation we will expect applicants to demonstrate knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or pedagogical perspectives that effectively engage diverse populations and learning styles. The Department of Communication Studies statement on inclusive excellence can be found here: http://www.du.edu/ahss/comn/inclusive-excellence.html

Position Summary
The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track appointments to start in September 2021.

Position 1: We seek a teacher-scholar in communication and public health and/or public engagement (including, but not limited to, research interests in health disparities; narrative approaches to health; public health controversies; equity issues in public health/expression; doctor-patient communication; or public wellness) whose work builds upon the current commitments of the program: diversity, equity, and inclusion; community engagement; critical thinking; mentoring and working closely with students; and advancing the public good through research, teaching, and service. This faculty member would teach undergraduate courses related to public health and/or public engagement as well as other undergraduate courses related to their expertise. The person hired will teach five courses over three quarters.

Position 2: We seek a teacher-scholar in organizational communication (including, but not limited to, research interests in communication in nonprofit organizations; organizational dissent; accessibility in organizations; diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations; work-life issues; or organizational socialization) whose work builds upon the current commitments of the program: diversity, equity, and inclusion; community engagement; critical thinking; mentoring and working closely with students; and advancing the public good through research, teaching, and service. This faculty member would teach undergraduate courses related to organizational communication and quantitative research methods as well as other undergraduate courses related to their expertise. This faculty member should also have expertise and interest in developing and directing a departmental internship program. The person hired will teach five courses over three quarters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, research and service.

Required Qualifications

  • ABD in Communication Studies. ABD candidates will hold the title and rank of instructor until the degree is complete.
  • Publications and research agenda in communication studies.
  • Excellent university level teaching experience in communication studies.
  • Demonstrated or potential for service to academic institutions, the discipline, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Communication Studies.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by Friday, December 18, 2020.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:

  • Cover letter that indicates the position for which you are applying, describes your pre-tenure research agenda, articulates yourself in relationship to the department and university, and demonstrates how your interests and expertise fit the job description.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Writing sample
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  • Please combine into one PDF document the following documents: Teaching Philosophy Statement, Sample Syllabi and Summaries of Course Evaluations relevant to position for which you are applying.
  • Statement demonstrating how you will contribute to the departments commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Names and contact information of three individuals that can provide letters of recommendation.

    • Organization

    Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.

    The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.

    The University offers:

    Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.

    Collaborative, Experiential Learning

    Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.

    In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.

    The University of Denver Culture

    Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community.  The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.

    At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore

    For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.

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    3038717770
    Location
    2199 S. University Blvd.
     Denver
    Colorado
    80210
    US
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