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[ecrea] Position Announcement: Assistant Prof, Communication, University of South Florida

Sat Oct 28 11:22:30 GMT 2017




*Assistant Professor, Communication, University of South Florida*

The Department of Communication at the University of South Florida invites applications for a tenure-earning position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a colleague who has an empirical social scientist background and is able to contribute to one or more of the department’s content areas. Beginning date is expected to be August 7, 2018.

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. We specialize in the areas of relating and organizing, health, and media, with an interest in overarching processes of culture, advocacy, and performance. 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 is looking to build upon its international reputation as a leader in qualitative and critical studies by attracting faculty with diverse and innovative quantitative 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 myriad social problems.

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*Minimum Qualifications.*Ph.D. in Communication or related areas by the start of appointment. Research program that entails mixed methods, computational social science, or innovative social scientific methods.

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

1.Ability to teach courses and mentor graduate students related to applicant’s content and methodological areas of expertise.

2.Ability to contribute to the Department’s long-standing tradition of qualitative and critical studies of human communication.

3.Record of publications commensurate with a doctoral degree granting department in a Research-1 institution.

4.Record of (or potential for) external funding.

Salary is negotiable. Review of applications will begin November 28 and continue until position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, c.v., evidence of successful teaching (include teaching evaluations from the past 2-3 years), research and teaching statements (no more than 1 page each), and evidence of research productivity (include up to three published works) using the following link: http://employment.usf.edu <http://employment.usf.edu/>. Also, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to

Keith Berry
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Communication
University of South Florida

4202 East Fowler Avenue CIS 1040

Tampa, FL 33620-7800

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 out our website www.communication.usf.edu <http://www.communication.usf.edu>.  Inquiries on this position should be addressed to Keith Berry, Search Committee Chair ((keithberry /at/ usf.edu) <mailto:(keithberry /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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