Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies

Iowa State University; United States; Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Iowa State University - College of Design seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies for a 75% in-person appointment in Ames, IA. The role involves teaching six courses per academic year, across in-person and online formats, with a 9-month appointment and potential renewal based on performance and needs.

Responsibilities include teaching professional communication, leadership, training and development, and organizational communication, along with other courses aligned to

Qualificações

• MA in Communication Studies by the time of appointment.
• PhD in Communication Studies by the time of appointment (preferred).
• Record of excellence in teaching university-level Communication Studies courses.

Responsabilidades

• Teach professional communication, leadership, training and development, and organizational communication.
• Deliver in-person and online instruction with a 6-course annual load.
• Contribute to program initiatives and mentoring of students.
• Collaborate within the department to support curriculum and student success.

Conhecimentos

Teaching excellence

University teaching

Professional communication experience

Formação académica

MA in Communication Studies

PhD in Communication Studies

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies
Appointment Type: Faculty
Job Description: The Communication Studies program, in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for an in-person term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a part-time (75% appointment) position with a standard teaching load of six courses per academic year, in person and online. Responsibilities include teaching professional communication, leadership, training and development, organizational communication, and other courses as needed based on the candidate's expertise. The position is a 9-month appointment with an initial term of three years, beginning August 16, 2027. Renewal for additional three-year terms is contingent upon performance and departmental needs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• MA in Communication Studies or a closely related area by the time of appointment
• Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching professional communication, leadership, training and development, and/or organizational communication
• PhD in Communication Studies or a closely related area by the time of appointment
• Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level
• Demonstrated commitment to serving strategic program initiatives

Department/Program & College Description

Communication Studies at Iowa State University is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers an undergraduate major and minor. Consistent with the university's land-grant mission, the program is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and the advancement of the understanding of human communication through teaching, practice, and research. In keeping with the land grant mission of Iowa State University, faculty share their expertisein the classroom, throughout the university, and withthe broader community. Faculty value collegiality and evidence-based teaching practices, and Iowa State supports a collaborative and student-centered teaching environment with strong instructional resources and professional development opportunities. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, a vibrant community of over 66,000 residents, approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines. Ames was ranked the #5 Best College Town in America (Best College Reviews, 2022), #15 on the Top 100 Best Places to Live (Livability.com, 2020), and the healthiest city in the State of Iowa (USA Today, 2020). Ames has 38 parks, 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails, golf courses, lakes, and an aquatics center for outdoor recreation. Additional information about the city of Ames is available at: https://www.cityofames.org/About-Ames Department Unit/Website: https://comst.las.iastate.edu/

Proposed Dates and Employment Information

Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2027
Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2030
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09
Month Work Period Time Type: Part time

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