[Air-L] Job: Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (San Antonio)

[Althea Aaron Delwiche]

Greetings,

Trinity University, a small liberal arts university in San Antonio,
Texas, seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication for a
one-year term appointment. Applications are due no later than July 14.

I'm obviously biased, but -- speaking as a Californian who never
expected to live in Texas for almost two decades -- Trinity is a
wonderful institution located in an amazing, diverse, city. If you
have any questions about the position or the hiring process, please
feel free to contact me at this email address.

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Communication
Visiting Assistant Professor
One Year Term Appointment
Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
Department of Communication
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
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Communication:  Trinity University.  Visiting Assistant Professor of
Communication, Fall 2022. Ph.D. preferred; ABD required by August 15
start date.  Teach three undergraduate courses each semester (18-20
contact hours/year) in Communication with primary teaching
responsibilities in the department’s core courses of Mass Media and
Media Texts. The visiting faculty member will also teach at least one
Special Topics course in their primary area of study. The position is
non-renewable.

A successful candidate will a) provide evidence of teaching excellence
at the undergraduate level, b) demonstrate their commitment to Trinity
University’s liberal arts mission, c) have completed graduate
coursework aligned with the identified teaching areas, d) demonstrate
commitment to Trinity’s value of intentional inclusion, and e)
demonstrate willingness to support the goals of the Pathways general
education curriculum.

Trinity University is an independent, highly selective, primarily
undergraduate liberal arts and sciences institution with an ideal
student-faculty ratio, and excellent facilities, equipment, and
services. Embracing the liberal arts and sciences mission of the
university, the Department of Communication stresses an integrated,
non-sequenced approach to its curriculum.  Students in Communication
at Trinity build their major upon three core courses: Mass Media,
Media Texts, and Media Audiences.  They complete the major by
undertaking a Senior Capstone Seminar where they synthesize their
understanding of communication theories and practices into a
substantial academic, professional, or creative project.

Application Process

To apply, candidates should submit a dossier containing the following
items no later than Thursday, July 14, 2022: a) a cover letter (1-2
pages single-spaced) that addresses candidate qualifications and
interest in the position, b) a diversity statement responding to the
prompt “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional
inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing
your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity,
equity, and inclusion in your teaching,” c) a current curriculum
vitae, d) unofficial transcripts from all postsecondary institutions
attended, and e) the names and contact information for three
professional references.

Please send these materials to Dr. Althea Delwiche, Trinity
University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200.
adelwich at trinity.edu. Electronic submissions preferred.

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Althea Aaron Delwiche (she/her)
Professor and Chair
Department of Communication

Phone: (210) 999-8153
Office: Laurie 316M (Department of Communication)