Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

Albion College: Academic Affairs: Communication Studies

Location

Albion MI

Open Date

Mar 08, 2024

Description

Albion College invites applications for a one year sabbatical replacement in Communication Studies. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging.

The Communication Studies Department at Albion College is looking for a full-time visiting faculty member beginning August 2024 committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment with a diverse student population.

In particular, we seek a quantitative social scientist who can teach a variety of our course offerings. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (ABD’s considered) and ability to teach Introduction to Human Communication and Communication Research Methods.

Candidates who could contribute to our majors in Integrated Marketing Communication and Sports Communication would be given priority consideration.

The successful candidate will have a 3/3 teaching load and is expected to participate in departmental activities.

We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, further diversifying the faculty and/or demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity, or research.

Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts.

The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).

Benefits

This position is eligible for full benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, tuition remission, and campus amenities including free on-site fitness facility, free parking, and access to campus events/performances.

The Job Description Can Be Viewed Here.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Teacher

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Duration: 9 months per year (mid-August through mid-May)

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related field by start of position
• Teaching experience preferred
  
  

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an online application including a cover letter, current CV, a teaching statement of no more than one page, copies of graduate transcripts, a DEI statement (a DEI statement should explain how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom and on campus through your teaching, research, and/or service), and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio.

Please contact Karen Erlandson (kerlandson@albion.edu), Professor and Co-Chair, for questions about the position or search.

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