Assistant Professor of Communication

Job title:

Assistant Professor of Communication

Company

University of Alaska Anchorage

Job description

Assistant Professor of CommunicationThe University of Alaska Anchorage is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a quality student-centered education, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. The student body comprises many cultures, races, ethnicities, and nations, as well as first-generation, first-encounter, non- traditional, and returning students. We seek candidates committed to innovative teaching, mentoring, research, and service that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.The candidate will be qualified to teach a breadth of Communication courses, including our GER courses: Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and our core major courses: Communication Theories, Intercultural Communication or Communication and Gender, Communication Research Methods, and Persuasion; engage students and the community in their research; have a demonstrated commitment to student success, excellence, diversity and poses strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.Doctorate in Communication (or related field) qualified to teach a breadth of Communication courses including our GER courses: Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and our core major courses: Communication Theories , Intercultural Communication or Communication and Gender Communication Theories, Communication Research Methods, and Persuasion.Engage students and the community in their research;Have a demonstrated commitment to: student success, excellence, diversity and poses strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Communication or related field.
• ABD considered with evidence of completion by the time of appointment.
• Success in teaching College Communication courses in the classroom and online.
• Record of research experience and publication or demonstrated potential for research and publication.

Position Details:This is a full-time, tenure-track position complete with both a competitive salary and . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

• 60% Teaching Communication Courses per CBA workload agreement
• 20% Research per CBA Workload agreement
• 20% Service to the university as per CBA workload agreement

Applications will be accepted for review on February 25, 2025. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on February 24, 2025.Special Instructions to Applicants:To be considered for this position, applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy
• Statement reflecting a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
• Copy of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of
• application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Candidates should clearly outline how they meet the skills, abilities, and qualifications in their documentation.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.*This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: .The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.Assistant Professor of Communication

• 529862
• Anchorage, Alaska, United States
• Faculty Full-time
• On Campus
• UNAC Grade 30
• UAA Community & Technical College

The Department of Communication of the Community and Technical College (CTC) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication starting August 2025. The position is tripartite, consisting of 0.6 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for instruction, 0.2 FTE for research, and 0.2 FTE for service. The Department offers a thriving BA in Communication that commenced in Fall 2022, a minor in Communication, and four courses fulfilling the University Communication General Education Requirement (GER). The ideal candidate will be integral in advancing the Communication BA program and be prepared to take a leadership role in the Department, including on Department Committees. The Department seeks a candidate committed to a collegial climate, motivated to teach in person, skilled in online pedagogy, and who engages undergraduate students in collaborative research.The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a public university in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. UAA also administers four community campuses spread across Southcentral Alaska: Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College, Matanuska–Susitna College, and Prince William Sound College. Between the community campuses and the main Anchorage campus, roughly 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are currently enrolled at UAA. It is Alaska’s largest institution of higher learning and the largest university in the University of Alaska System.Keywords: Assistant Professor of Communication, Communication Faculty Jobs, University of Alaska Anchorage Jobs, Tenure-Track Communication Professor, Higher Education Communication Jobs, Teaching Public Speaking, Academic Jobs in Alaska, Interpersonal Communication Teaching, Communication Research Positions, UAA Faculty Opportunities, Doctorate in Communication, Teaching Communication Courses, Interpersonal and Public Speaking Skills, Experience in Online Pedagogy, Research and Publication in Communication, Curriculum Development for Communication Programs, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Mentorship and Collaboration, Intercultural Communication Expertise, Leadership in Academic Committees(504769678)[CL 4003871 AD 5869454]

Expected salary

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job date

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:05:56 GMT

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