[ecrea] University of Nevada, Reno

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
(Beginning Fall 2012)

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the position of 
Lecturer in Communication Studies. We seek a candidate who specializes 
in public campaigns, deliberation, small group decision making, 
political communication, argumentation, leadership, or persuasion to 
teach in our Public Advocacy and Civic Engagement Track. Candidates will 
teach courses related to the above areas and other courses as needed by 
the program. The teaching load for the position is four courses per 
semester at the undergraduate level. This annually renewable position is 
contingent on funding and performance for up to three years. An interest 
in creating learning environments for diverse populations is also 
desirable. Responsibilities also include departmental committee work as 
needed. Research for publication is preferred but not required.

Applicants should submit the following electronically at E-Search- 
https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/10523 
<https://owa.unr.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=a1a7523b330f43258ee83d882e58c012&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.unrsearch.com%2fpostings%2f10523> 
by *April 12*. Cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial 
transcripts, and contact information for references. Preference will be 
given to applicants who hold the Ph.D. degree in speech communication or 
communication studies at the time of application. ABDs near completion 
will strongly be considered.

The Communication Studies Division offers the B.A. degree and focuses on 
(a) relational dynamics, and (b) public advocacy and civic engagement. 
The Communication Studies Division also provides a significant service 
component for majors in other colleges. Website: 
http://www.unr.edu/cla/commstudies/

The Communication Studies program is a separate division in The School 
of Social Research and Justice Studies. Other units in the School 
include the Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, the Department of 
Sociology, and the Department of Criminal Justice. The School is a unit 
of the College of Liberal Arts. Website: http://www.unr.edu/ssrjs/

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada 
System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 
18,000. The university offers 70 M.A. and Ph.D. programs in nine 
colleges. Reno is a vibrant, growing city of 300,000 located on the 
eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of 
San Francisco. Northern Nevada and northern California offer a great 
variety of both winter and summer recreational activities. Reno is only 
30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and several major ski resorts. As a 
popular tourist destination, Reno offers many dining, entertainment, and 
cultural activities. For more information about the city and the 
surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com 
<http://www.cityofreno.com> and www.visitrenotahoe.com 
<http://www.visitrenotahoe.com>.