TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY) DePaul

The College of Communication at DePaul is seeking a tenure-track Assistant

Professor in the area of Communication Studies with an emphasis in

communication and technology. Candidates should focus on social media and

social networks, computer-mediated communication, digital communication,

human-computer interaction, and/or other new and developing modes of

communication.

Research and teaching interests should complement one or more of our

existing emphases in Communication Studies?Communication and Media,

Relational Communication, Intercultural Communication, Organizational

Communication, and Health Communication.

The ideal candidate will conduct research and teach communication studies

courses explicitly related to the use of technology in a variety of

communicative contexts, including, but not limited to, identity and

representation, interpersonal relationships, health, organizational life,

social change and social justice, and the construction of culture.

*Responsibilities:*

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization as well

as courses contributing to the common core in Communication Studies.

Nominal teaching load is 2 courses per academic quarter (Autumn, Winter,

Spring). Engage in a program of scholarship resulting in peer-reviewed

publication or creative activity. Participate in service to program,

college, university and community.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

PhD in Communication Studies at time of application or official

notification of completion of the doctoral degree by July 1, 2016;

demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level; an active record

of scholarship or creative activity related to the candidate?s area of

specialty.

To apply, please follow the link below:

https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/304

*Required Application Documents:*

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Evidence of Research

Three names and contact information for references

Evidence of teaching effectiveness including syllabi, teaching philosophy

and teaching evaluations

Review of applications will begin November 16, 2015 and will continue

until

the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee

Chair, Elissa Foster, PhD (efoste10@depaul.edu).

DePaul University is the nation?s largest Catholic university and the

largest private university in Chicago, with more than 25,000 undergraduate

and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse, and urban university

provides

a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and

research. The College of Communication has 50 full-time faculty serving

approximately 1,650 undergraduate majors and approximately 180 graduate

students.

*Statement:*

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University

provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to

race,

color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,

marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing

status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable

federal, state and local EEO laws.

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