[Air-L] please fwd as needed: teaching position

[Nora Madison]

Hi everyone- below are the details for a full-time teaching position at
Drexel University in communication, culture, and media. Please circulate!

Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication



The Department of Culture & Communication at Drexel University anticipates
hiring a full-time non tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor of
Communication beginning Winter of 2010.  Area(s) of expertise must include
computer mediated communication, new media or social media.  In addition, we
seek a strong communications generalist; the ability to teach a wide variety
of courses in the Communication curriculum is also required.



Drexel University is a private, urban university with over 11,000 full-time
undergraduates.  Drexel is well-known for its cooperative education
program.  The Department of Culture and Communication is within the College
of Arts and Sciences and comprises faculty in Communication and Linguistics,
Sociology, Anthropology, and Modern Languages.

The department of Culture & Communication houses several dynamic programs
including B.S. and B.A. programs in Communication, including degree tracks
in Public Communication, Technical Communication, and Global Journalism.  We
offer M.S. degrees in Public, Technical and Science Communication, as well
as Publication Management.  And we offer an interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree
in Culture & Communication.  Other programs within the department include
sociology, anthropology, environmental studies and criminal justice.



The incoming teaching professor’s main responsibilities will be to teach
four courses per term for three ten-week terms at all levels, from first
year students to graduate. Besides teaching core courses within the program,
teaching professors are encouraged to develop special topics courses at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.  Additional summer teaching often
available.



Initial appointment will be for one year.  Contract renewals can be made for
periods of up to three years.  Teaching faculty are also eligible for
promotion to higher non-tenured ranks.  Generous benefits package included.
Anticipated starting date is for January 1, 2010.  Teaching experience and a
Ph.D. in Communication or a related-field is preferred.



Review of applications will begin October 29, 2010 and will continue until
the position is filled.  Please apply
throughwww.DrexelJobs.com<http://www.drexeljobs.com/> with
letter of application, vita, and contact information for three references.
Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Ernie Hakanen,
Search Committee Chair, at eah22 at drexel.edu.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages applications from qualified women, members of minority groups,
disabled individuals, and veterans. www.drexel.edu

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