[Air-L] Assistant Professor in New Media/Social Media

[Thompsen, Philip]

Position Announcement: Assistant Professor, New Media/Social Media
West Chester University of Pennsylvania                                      

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Communication Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applicants for the following Assistant Professor position:

New Media/Social Media – The successful candidate will: (1) demonstrate the ability to teach and develop courses in new media, social media and marketing communication at the undergraduate and graduate level;  (2) exhibit the ability to teach Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speaking;  (3) be expected to develop and teach upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise; (4) articulate a scholarly agenda that complements department needs; (5) have the potential to meet Department, College and University requirements for tenure and promotion; and (6) possess a Ph.D. in communication or communication-related discipline by August, 2011 (ABD will be considered).

The Department of Communication Studies values faculty who combine excellent teaching with active scholarship and a commitment to service. We seek individuals who like to teach, who are comfortable with communication technology and who desire a collegial atmosphere. Finalists must successfully complete a teaching/research demonstration and an on-campus interview.

Members of the search committee will be available to meet with qualified candidates at the National Communication Association annual conference in November 2010.  Formal review of applications will begin on September 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should send a letter of application indicating availability to meet with the search committee at the NCA convention, along with a vita, three current letters of reference, a list of references with contact information, graduate transcripts and sample teaching evaluations to: Dr. Edward J. Lordan, Search Committee Coordinator, Department of Communication Studies, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. No application materials will be accepted electronically.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The university is part of the State System of Higher Education and is a public, regional, comprehensive institution of 14,000 students. The university is located in the town of West Chester, Pennsylvania, 25 miles west of Philadelphia. Libraries, museums and hospitals are nearby as are New York City, Washington D.C and the Atlantic Ocean.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities and individuals with disabilities.