Assistant Professor Communication (Term)

Department:

Communication

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R104990

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor Term, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. The initial appointment would be for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent on work performance and college budget. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field prior to appointment and will have demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate core courses, especially in oral communication and strategic communication courses. In addition to teaching experience, the successful candidate will also have a record of professional social media experience. An interest in professional and institutional service is required given that this position also involves managing the department’s social media presences and our departmental newsletter. Professional experience in a communication industry is a plus.

Applicants must apply on-line and attach documents containing the following application materials:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching Philosophy and evidence of teaching proficiency
• Contact information for three references
  
  

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.