[Air-L] Lecturer: Strategic Communication (Arizona State University)

[Greg Wise]

Hi folks,
In addition to the Assistant Professor line in Communicating Science or Risk Communication that I posted about yesterday, we are also hiring a Lecturer in Strategic Communication.  Please see the ad below.

Lecturer in Strategic Communication
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Communication to teach in both the on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in strategic communication. Teaching loads for these positions are typically 12 credits per semester (a 4/4 load), with the possibility of summer teaching.

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives including strategic communication. This position would bring expertise and practical experience to the curriculum in the areas of public relations, electronic communication, and strategic communication. This faculty member would teach both traditional and developing strategies for designing, deploying, assessing, and critiquing strategic communication.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must: a) have a doctoral degree in Communication or a related field by the time of appointment; and, b) a record reflecting experience teaching at the postsecondary level in communication.

Desired Qualifications: a) educational background in strategic communication, b) secondary strength in electronic communication and communication campaigns, c) ability to contribute to the advocacy and strategic communication components of the nationally-recognized CommLab ASU<https://newcollege.asu.edu/commlabasu>; d) experience mentoring students; e) evidence of teaching excellence; and, f) experience working successfully with a diverse student population, including first generation and non-traditional students. g) experience in and skill with addressing issues of equality in the classroom; and h) experience in and/or willingness to engage with culturally responsive teaching in communication and its importance to students' lives, interests, and communities

More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs; more information about ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu.
Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities.

Deadline: November 1, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio:
http://apply.interfolio.com/68388

Requested material will include: 1) a letter of application, which explicitly addresses your academic background and prior teaching experience; 2) a teaching statement, which specifically addresses the types of courses you anticipate teaching; 3) a current curriculum vitae with contact information; and 4) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted during initial review and will only be contacted after candidate notification).

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.


Dr. J. Macgregor Wise
Professor of Communication Studies and Social Technology

Associate Editor, Surveillance & Society

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Arizona State University
4701 West Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306-4908
(602) 543 6646; (602) 543 6004 (fax)