[ecrea] Two Assistant Professor of Communication positions at the University of Arkansas

*Two Assistant Professor of Communication positions at the University of 
Arkansas *

*Assistant Professor - Public Advocacy, Communication Campaigns, Social
Media*

http://jobs.uark.edu:80/postings/9157

This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of
assistant professor. The position entails conducting research leading to
publication, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, providing
curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom
instruction, writing and administering exams, coaching students in the
writing of essays, mentoring and evaluating students, serving on various
faculty- and student-oriented committees, and participating in the
faculty decision-making of the Communication Department. The position
will complement the department’s focus on the role of communication in
civic engagement, particularly as expressed in matters of public
concern, the political process, healthcare, or community involvement.
This position will specialize in public advocacy, communication
campaigns, and/or social media.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of
application, college transcripts (copies acceptable), writing samples,
and evidence of teaching effectiveness uploaded to the ‘Other Documents’
link. A list of three professional references (name, title, email
address, and contact number) will be requested during the application
process. Posting closes *October 25, 2015*.

*Assistant Professor - Rhetoric, Public Communication, Legal Communication*

http://jobs.uark.edu:80/postings/9044

This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of
assistant professor. The position entails conducting research leading to
publication, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, providing
curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom
instruction, writing and administering exams, coaching students in the
writing of essays, mentoring and evaluating students, serving on various
faculty- and student-oriented committees, and participating in the
faculty decision-making of the Communication Department. The position
will complement the department’s focus on the role of communication in
civic engagement, particularly as expressed in matters of public
concern, the political process, healthcare, or community involvement.
Within this broad focus, we seek colleagues with expertise in rhetoric,
public communication, and/or legal communication.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of
application, college transcripts (copies acceptable), writing samples,
and evidence of teaching effectiveness uploaded to the ‘Other Documents’
link. A list of three professional references (name, title, email
address, and contact number) will be requested during the application
process. Posting closes *October 25, 2015*.


Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas
is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of
universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity.
Ten colleges and schools serve 26,000 students with more than 210
academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally
competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and
more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas,
Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its
spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one
of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest
Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in
the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most
spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.


The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution.  The university welcomes applications without regard to
age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability,
religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military
service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. The
university is especially interested in applications from qualified
candidates who would contribute to the diversity of all program areas.
The University of Arkansas also has a commitment to be responsive to the
needs of dual career couples. For additional information, visit the
Human Resources website: http://hr.uark.edu <http://hr.uark.edu/>.  All
applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas
Freedom of Information Act and persons must have proof of legal
authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.



--
Stephanie Ricker Schulte / Associate Chair / Associate Professor of
Communication
University of Arkansas / 417 Kimpel Hall / Fayetteville, AR 72701 / 479
575 3769
Author of /Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture
<http://nyupress.org/books/book-details.aspx?bookid=8212#.UUeEietGIVw>/


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