Term Assistant Professor of Communication

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition waivers for employees and fam

12 paid holidays per year

Full benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication to teach and mentor students in communication theory, research, and practice; contribute to the department’s academic mission through service on departmental and university committees, participation in faculty meetings, and collaboration with colleagues on initiatives that support student learning and success.

Competenze

• Doctorate in Communication or closely related field required.
• ABD considered with evidence of completion by appointment.
• Experience teaching College Communication courses in classroom and online.
• Record of research and publication or strong potential.

Mansioni

• Teach and mentor students in communication theory, research, and practice.
• Conduct research in area of specialization and publish.
• Contribute to department and university through service on committees and faculty meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives that support student learning and success.

Conoscenze

Teaching

Research

Student mentoring

Collaboration

Formazione

Doctorate in Communication

ABD considered

Descrizione del lavoro

As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, you will teach and mentor students in communication theory, research, and practice; conduct research in your area of specialization; and contribute to the department’s academic mission through service on departmental and university committees, participation in faculty meetings, and collaboration with colleagues on initiatives that support student learning and success.

About the Position

Doctorate in Communication qualified to teach a breadth of Communication courses including our GER courses: Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking; our core major courses: Communication Theories, Intercultural Communication or Communication and Gender, Communication Research Methods, and Persuasion; and existing or to-be-developed electives.

Engage students and the community in their research; have a demonstrated commitment to student success, excellence, diversity and possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Communication or closely 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 and publication or demonstrated potential for research and publication.

Position Details

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, and flexible on‑site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations.

This is a full‑time, 9‑month, term‑funded, non‑tenure track, faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on‑site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

The University of Alaska is a Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Steffany Willhauck, Community and Technical College HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].

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.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

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.

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.

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