[Air-L] Tenure Track Job Opportunity - Asst. Prof., Quantitative Methods

[Grant Kien]

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Assistant Professor of Communication (Quantitative Methods)
California State University-East Bay
Department of Communication, Hayward/Concord/Online
FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK


To apply, go to: apply.interfolio.com/51689


THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) is a
comprehensive university serving the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley.
It is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, its diverse
student body, and a choice of more than 100 career focused fields of study.
The ten major buildings of the Hayward Hills campus, on 342 acres, contain
over 150 classrooms and teaching laboratories, over 177 specialized
instructional rooms, numerous computer labs and a library, which contains a
collection of over one million items. The University also has campuses in
Concord and Oakland, as well as Online. With an enrollment of approximately
15,000 students and 900 faculty, CSUEB is organized into four colleges:
Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Education and
Allied Studies; and Science. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in 49
fields, minors in 52 fields, master’s degrees in 34 fields, 16 credentials
programs, 18 certificate options, and 1 doctoral
degree program.
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communication offers it diverse student
body a rich array of courses that cover an interrelated spectrum of new and
traditional forms of communication in contemporary society. The BA in
Communication includes course offerings that range from interpersonal and
public relations to communication to broadcasting, new media, electronic
communication, and everything in between. Undergraduate students select
from one of three concentrations: Communication and Media Studies,
Strategic Communication, and Multimedia Journalism. Each option fosters the
development of
knowledge in communication theory and criticism as well as the development
of practical skills.

Course offerings for the Master of Arts program include theory, criticism,
research, practice, and ethics in communication. The program prepares
students for service in public and professional spheres, on local,
national, and international levels. Students develop competencies to work
in professional careers in areas such as business, law, education, media,
government, social and human services, and technology. Graduates also
pursue doctoral degrees in Communication and related fields.
http://www.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/communication/index.html


DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The successful candidate will teach coursework at
all levels in the Department of Communication with a primary focus on
quantitative communication research (emphasizing social media content);
degree coursework within the three program concentrations of Strategic
Communication, Communication and Media Studies, and Digital Media
Journalism; and other coursework as assigned. When necessary, the
successful candidate will lead in the design and conduct surveys (and other
research) for the Department’s various needs in serving students, and the
Department and University’s goals. They will mentor and teach a diverse
student body, and is expected to respect the varied (inter)disciplinary
specialties represented in the department. In addition to teaching, all
faculty are required to advise students, assist the Department with
administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume
campus-wide committee responsibilities. Please note that teaching
assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the
Hayward, Concord and Online campuses.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational
preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 2019

Qualifications

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in Communication or related field, emphasis on content
analysis and quantitative methods. ABD candidates may be considered,
however, degree must be in hand at the time of appointment.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to articulate the importance of
critical communication research in the classroom. Preference will be given
to those who have can provide evidence of effective teaching and mentoring
students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, graduate
students, and generally contribute to student life initiatives on campus.
The ideal candidate will have a record of scholarly work with an emphasis
on on social media discourse and its socio-cultural implications.

This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and
faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal
laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the
rights of our students with disabilities see:
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

Application Instructions

Please submit all materials by October 31st, 2018. Late applications will
be accepted. The position will be considered open until filled.

TO APPLY:
Please submit the following via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/51689
• Letter of application addressing the qualifications noted in the position
announcement;
• Current curriculum vitae (C.V.);
• Teaching statement (2 to 3 pages max);
• Research statement (2 to 3 pages max);
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (2 to 3 pages max);
• Writing samples;
• Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation;
• Diversity statement that addresses how you engage a diverse student
population in your
teaching, research, mentoring, and advising (1 page max).

Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully
authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are
contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s
identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the
Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a
criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed
and cleared prior to the start of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis
of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability,
gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is
committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a
stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.