Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Deadline Extended)

Code: 14702 Posted: 09/11/2018

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Communication Studies.

The Communication Department is seeking to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies with specialization in either health communication, interpersonal/intercultural communication, or digital media production. The candidate will be able to teach lower and upper level communication courses. This will ensure staffing and scheduling consistency. The department places a high value on issues of social justice, diversity, as well as service-learning, and online teaching. The Communication Department wishes to seek a colleague who can contribute to those emphases. The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate students, including advising students (typical credit load for faculty members is 24-credits). Faculty are also expected to scholarship through research publication and perform other duties as assigned. This position is scheduled to start in the 2019-2020 academic year.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach 24-credits per academic year for college undergraduate students, including performing associated responsibilities such as class preparation and assessment of student learning.

  • Advise undergraduate students.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Conduct scholarly research leading to publication in scholarly, peer-reviewed outlets relevant to the Communication discipline.

  • Participate in academic conferences through presentations, reviewing, chairing, or responding to papers and panels.

Provide service to the department, college, university, discipline, and community.

Essential Knowledge And Abilities

  • Teach college-level courses in specified areas, attend department meetings and take part in certain department-related events (e.g., selection of scholarship recipients, celebration of student accomplishments). He/she will be expected to possess and apply academic knowledge that is at the doctoral level. He/she will be expected to be familiar with computer technology, including software programs such as MS-Word, and to learn others (e.g., D2L).

Education, Experience, Training And/or Certifications


  • Ph.D. from an accredited program in Communication or related field.
  • At the assistant professor rank, an ABD will be considered for a one-year Lecturer with conversion to a tenure-track Assistant Professor if all requirements for the degree have been successfully completed by June 1, 2020.
  • Coursework, scholarship, and/or teaching experience in communication. Able to contribute to one or more of the following areas: conflict, digital media production or intercultural/interpersonal communication.
  • able to contribute to program emphases in social justice, diversity, community-based learning and/or online instruction.


  • Minimum of one year’s teaching experience at the college level with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
  • Some evidence of course development.
Salary and Benefits

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.


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Application Process


STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:



STEP 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:

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STEP 3: Submit application materials


Cover letter

  • CV/Resume
  • Names and contact information for three professional references
  • Sample of Syllabi from courses taught
  • Statement of teaching and research philosophy
  • Teaching evaluations
  • Examples of scholarly work
  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted at application stage)

Review of Applications

Applications received by Monday, October 15th, 2018 are ensured full consideration.






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