[ecrea] Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Indiana University South Bend

*Assistant Professor of Communication Studies*

The Communication Studies Department at Indiana University South Bend 
invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor 
of Communication Studies in the area of Media Studies.

IU South Bend is the third largest campus in the Indiana University 
system and serves the north central Indiana community. In response to 
continued growth, the Communication Studies department launched a 
graduate program in August 2016. The department currently consists of 
eight full-time faculty members, and offers M.A. and B.A. degrees in 
Communication Studies. Our mission is to prepare students to communicate 
effectively in personal, professional, and mediated environments.

The successful candidate will teach three (two undergraduate and one 
graduate) courses per semester, perform research, contribute to service, 
advise majors, and, use his/her expertise to help advance the Master's 
degree program. This is a 10-month tenure-track appointment, and 
teaching during summer semesters is optional. The ability and 
willingness to teach in the department core curriculum for both B.A. and 
M.A. programs is expected. In addition, the ability and willingness to 
develop curriculum, especially online courses, and/or courses involving 
service-learning, is desired. Specific courses to be taught by this 
faculty member will include International Communication, and a Media and 
Society Seminar in the M.A. program; and Introduction to Mass 
Communication in the B.A. program, with a possibility of teaching 
journalism writing courses and public speaking in the B.A. program.



    QUALIFICATIONS:

  * Ph.D. in Communication or in a related field by time of appointment
    is preferred; however, ABD candidates with reasonable progress
    toward completion of degree will be considered.
  * A primary research background in Media Studies focusing on Critical
    Theory or Cultural Studies is required for all applicants.
  * Evidence of innovative and effective teaching is required for all
    applicants.
  * A candidate with expertise in international communication, or whose
    research involves a comparative analysis of media systems or
    globalization is preferred.
  * Professional journalism experience, or teaching experience in
    journalism writing courses and Public Speaking is also preferred.

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*APPLICATION PROCESS:* Applicants must apply online only at 
http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/2821. Completed applications 
will include a letter of application highlighting the candidate’s 
qualifications, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching 
philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of unofficial 
graduate transcripts, and a list of three references. During the search 
process, applicants may be requested to provide three letters of 
recommendation.
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*POSITION START DATE:* August 1, 2017


*APPLICATION DEADLINE:* Review of applications will begin December 1, 
2016 and continue until the position is filled.
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*DIRECT SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO:* Chair of Search Committee and 
Communication Studies Department, Yuri Obata, at (obatay /at/ iusb.edu); or 
574-520-4414.

Indiana University South Bend is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minority group 
members, women and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can 
be made to accommodate most needs, Please contact Academic Affairs at: 
574-520-4183. For hearing impaired, Sprint provides services at: 
1-800-743-3333.

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