[ecrea] Job Posting: Assistant Professor in Communication and Media at Heidelberg University (USA)

Heidelberg University seeks a dynamic individual to fill the immediate 
need for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication. This position 
is in the School of Communication, Humanities, Social Sciences, and the 
Arts, one of the four schools recently implemented within the new 
organizational structure of Academic Affairs.  Heidelberg University 
offers a strong liberal arts curriculum and professional education 
programs with the mission of personal, intellectual, and professional 
development, leading to a life of purpose with distinction.

Heidelberg University is a student-focused community with a significant 
commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its 
faculty, staff, and students.  Individuals who value, demonstrate, and 
promote diversity, equity, and inclusion are preferred candidates for 
Heidelberg’s vacant positions.  Additionally, we are seeking faculty who 
want to contribute as able and interested to the University’s 
initiatives to improve our student recruitment, engagement, retention, 
success, persistence, graduation, and placement.

Responsibilities

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication provides instruction 
and advising to undergraduate students.  This faculty appointment 
includes a full-time teaching load in addition to office hours, 
advising, committee work, research and opportunities for continued 
professional development. This is a one-year position with the 
possibility of multiple year extensions.  The Visiting Assistant 
Professor of Communication reports directly to the Chair of the 
Department of Communication & Media.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience, 
qualifications and abilities, including:

Ph.D. or ABD in Communication, Mass Communication or related field with 
two years of college-level teaching experience including experience 
teaching courses in communication, media and culture, critical thinking, 
advertising, and public relations.
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Demonstrated strong commitment to student centered active learning and 
student engagement activities.
Willingness to participate and engage in responsibilities, campus 
efforts and activities during the day, evenings, and /or weekends at 
both on-campus and off-campus in order to be part of a community that 
supports education excellence and student success.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and appreciation for a liberal arts 
tradition.
Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with 
professional and personal integrity.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication 
and problem- solving skills.
A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity 
and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task 
environment.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Supplemental Information

In addition, the ideal candidate will model Heidelberg University’s core 
values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, 
diversity, caring, loyalty, and accountability in all work.

How to Apply
For consideration, complete the online application. 
<https://www.heidelberg.edu/careers/visiting-assistant-professor-of-communication>

Expected Closing Date

Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the 
position has been filled.

EOE Statement

Heidelberg University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity 
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for all postings.


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