Current Employment Opportunities
School of Arts & Sciences
Department of Communication
Assistant
Professor - Media Arts
Tenure Track
Academic Year 2012-13
The Department of Communication at Western
Connecticut State University seeks a tenure-track, Assistant Professor
to teach basic and advanced courses in mass communication/media
studies. The
successful candidate will teach four courses per semester, in addition
to providing academic advising and service to the department,
university, and profession.
Qualifications:
Ability to teach
fundamentals of communication study, theory and research methods is
required, as is depth in some combination
of media studies: mass
communication, media and culture, and/or mediated interpersonal
communication. Ability to
teach interpersonal/group communication is a plus.
Demonstrated teaching excellence is a must.
Scholarship level appropriate to experience required, as well as
evidence of a commitment to university service is required. Ph.D. in
Communication or highly-related field required, but will consider ABD
near completion. Ph.D. must
be in hand by August 20, 2012. As Western Connecticut State University
is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the ability to work with students,
faculty, and staff from various backgrounds and cultures is highly
valued.
Salary and Benefits:
WCSU offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’
experience and a comprehensive benefit package. There are grant
opportunities to support research and conference attendance. Additional
information can be found on our website at
www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/
Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
and contact information for at least three professional references to:
facultyvitae@wcsu.edu
Reference search #600-066 in the subject line.
Review
of applications begins November
21, 2011 and continues until the position is filled.
The Department of Communication endeavors to provide a thorough, modern
education in communication skills and theory that is tailored to the
individual student's background and career objectives.
The Department offers majors in Relational Communication and
Media Arts (Journalism, Public Relations, and Advertising are housed in
other departments). For more information, please visit
www.wcsu.edu/com
