[Air-L] Two Assistant Professor of Communication positions at the University of Arkansas

stephanie schulte stephanieschulte at gmail.com
Mon Sep 28 14:13:57 PDT 2015


*Two Assistant Professor of Communication positions at the University of
Arkansas *



*Assistant Professor - Public Advocacy, Communication Campaigns, Social
Media*

http://jobs.uark.edu:80/postings/9157



This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of
assistant professor. The position entails conducting research leading to
publication, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, providing
curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction,
writing and administering exams, coaching students in the writing of
essays, mentoring and evaluating students, serving on various faculty- and
student-oriented committees, and participating in the faculty
decision-making of the Communication Department. The position will
complement the department’s focus on the role of communication in civic
engagement, particularly as expressed in matters of public concern, the
political process, healthcare, or community involvement. This position will
specialize in public advocacy, communication campaigns, and/or social media.



Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of
application, college transcripts (copies acceptable), writing samples, and
evidence of teaching effectiveness uploaded to the ‘Other Documents’ link.
A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and
contact number) will be requested during the application process. Posting
closes *October 25, 2015*.



*Assistant Professor - Rhetoric, Public Communication, Legal Communication*

http://jobs.uark.edu:80/postings/9044



This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of
assistant professor. The position entails conducting research leading to
publication, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, providing
curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction,
writing and administering exams, coaching students in the writing of
essays, mentoring and evaluating students, serving on various faculty- and
student-oriented committees, and participating in the faculty
decision-making of the Communication Department.  The position will
complement the department’s focus on the role of communication in civic
engagement, particularly as expressed in matters of public concern, the
political process, healthcare, or community involvement. Within this broad
focus, we seek colleagues with expertise in rhetoric, public communication,
and/or legal communication.



Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of
application, college transcripts (copies acceptable), writing samples, and
evidence of teaching effectiveness uploaded to the ‘Other Documents’ link.
A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and
contact number) will be requested during the application process. Posting
closes *October 25, 2015*.





Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is
classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of
universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten
colleges and schools serve 26,000 students with more than 210 academic
programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive
awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120
countries.



Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville
is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular
views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the
country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas
region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some
of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails
are within a short drive of campus.


The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution.  The university welcomes applications without regard to age,
race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion,
marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military
service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. The
university is especially interested in applications from qualified
candidates who would contribute to the diversity of all program areas. The
University of Arkansas also has a commitment to be responsive to the needs
of dual career couples. For additional information, visit the Human
Resources website: http://hr.uark.edu.  All applicant information is
subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
and persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States
on the first day of employment.


-- 
Stephanie Ricker Schulte / Associate Chair / Associate Professor of
Communication
University of Arkansas / 417 Kimpel Hall / Fayetteville, AR 72701 / 479 575
3769
Author of *Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture
<http://nyupress.org/books/book-details.aspx?bookid=8212#.UUeEietGIVw>*



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