[ecrea] Two openings at Clemson University

Please find below details on two openings in the Communication Studies department at Clemson University. We are open to and interested in any cultural scholars focusing on the interest areas described below (technology, health, sports, organizations). Please feel free to distribute widely and contact me if you have any questions. Our job call is open, and we are committed to an aggressive timetable. We hope to conduct on campus interviews and extend offers before the winter holidays.

All the best - Travers Scott
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D. Travers Scott, (dscott3 /at/ g.clemson.edu)
Director of Graduate Studies
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Clemson University
http://www.clemson.edu/caah/communication/faculty-staff/d-travers-scott.html

The Department of Communication Studies at Clemson University invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin August 15, 2012. Applicants might have research agendas in one or more of the following areas: (a) organizational and/or strategic communication; (b) health communication; (c) communication and technology; (d) sports communication. Methodological specialization is open; however, candidates must be able to teach undergraduate courses in communication theory and research methods. Teaching at the graduate level is possible.

Requirements for the position include: a Ph.D. (in hand by August 2012) in Communication or a closely related field, a record of conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications that
suggests future success in scholarly research, a record of excellent teaching, and the ability to teach courses that contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. In addition, where appropriate, the candidate will be expected to collaborate with colleagues to advance the research mission of Clemson University through pursuit of external funding. Candidates for appointment at the Associate Professor rank should possess a record of, or potential for, external
funding.

Our department offers a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and a Master’s degree in Communication, Technology and Society. Additionally, the department participates in an interdisciplinary doctoral program, Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design. More information about our department may be found at: www.clemson.edu/caah/communication.

Clemson University is the land-grant institution for the state of South Carolina. The university has significantly increased its investments in graduate education and research and is currently ranked #25 in the U.S. News and World Report listing of top Public National Research Universities. More information about Clemson University may be found at www.clemson.edu. Clemson University is located in the Upstate of South Carolina, an area characterized by a relatively low cost of living, great natural beauty, and temperate weather year-round. More information about Clemson, SC may be found at www.clemsonchamber.org.

Candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications for the position, a current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and at least one scholarly writing sample. Applications must also
include at least three letters of recommendation, which must be sent by the recommender. All material should be sent to: Dr. Joseph P. Mazer, Search Committee Chair, 404 Strode Tower, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0533. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. Salary is competitive and negotiable, based on experience. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.



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