[ecrea] Chair Position at the University of South Florida

*Chair of Communication Department USF*

The Department of Communication at the University of South Florida seeks 
applications for the position of Department Chair.The appointment will 
be for a 12-month, tenured, professor.Beginning date is expected to be 
August 2017.

The Department of Communication at USF offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. 
programs, with over 700 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate students, and 
18 full-time faculty members.Located in Tampa, Florida, USF is a 
comprehensive research university with over 42,000 students and nearly 
50,000 in the 3-campus USF system.

The Department of Communication seeks to build upon its national 
reputation as a leader in qualitative and critical studies by attracting 
faculty with diverse and innovative approaches to the study of 
Communication. USF is on the path to designation as a preeminent 
university in Florida and the nation, and is positioned to become a 
member of the American Association of Universities. USF hopes torecruit 
and retain outstanding scholars, researchers, teachers, and students who 
will contribute to creative and thoughtful solutions to today’s social 
problems.

*Minimum Qualifications.*Ph.D. in Communication with an excellent record 
of publication and teaching commensurate with appointment as full 
professor with tenure.

*Preferred Qualifications:*Preference will be given to candidates with 
the following qualifications:

  1.

     Previous experience as Chair in a research-oriented program offering
     graduate degrees.

  2.

     Administrative and leadership experience that supports appointment
     as a successful department Chair.

  3.

     Demonstrates understanding of and compatibility with the
     Department’s focus on qualitative and critical studies of human
     communication.

  4.

     Ability to contribute to the national and/or international
     visibility of our programs and ability to contribute to existing
     areas of department strength.

  5.

     Commitment to diversity and to maintaining an inclusive department
     and university.

  6.

     Ability to foster external funding and enhance fundraising for the
     Department.

Salary is negotiable. Review of applications will begin Nov. 1 and 
continue until position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of 
application, c.v., and contact information for three references to the 
following link:http://employment.usf.edu <http://employment.usf.edu/>.

The Department is committed to removing barriers that have been 
traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; 
strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our diversity; and 
makes every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal 
success while they are here. The University recognizes that a diverse 
faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire 
campus and greater community. USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative 
Action, and Equal Access employer.

Further information about the Department is available on our website 
_www.communication.usf.edu <http://www.communication.usf.edu>._Inquiries 
should be addressed to David Payne, Interim Chair of Communication 
(_dpayne /at/ usf.edu) <mailto:(dpayne /at/ usf.edu)>._

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval.According 
to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding the search are open 
to the public.For disability accommodations, please notify the search 
chair at least five working days in advance of the need. Information 
regarding benefits is available at: 
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/human-resources/benefits.

USF is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student 
success.Please visit our website at http://system.usf.edu 
<http://system.usf.edu/>.



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