[Commlist] Job Posting: Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor - Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

Search for Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (HDSHC) in the College of 
Liberal Arts and Sciences on the Tempe Campus of Arizona State 
University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position 
as Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor who will be required to 
teach in-person on the Tempe campus with an anticipated start date of 
August 2022. Applicants at the Advanced Assistant or Associate level are 
encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in applicants whose 
scholarship and teaching focus is in rhetorical and critical-cultural 
communication studies. Salary will be competitive based on qualifications.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty working to advance 
innovative research and excellence in teaching through their efforts 
with a diverse and growing undergraduate and graduate student population 
at Arizona State University. The School's mission is to produce 
transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching that 
responds to pressing issues in the world today.  We invite you to learn 
more about the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and Arizona 
State University by visiting https://humancommunication.asu.edu/ and 
https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, respectively.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a 
rigorous research program; teach courses at the undergraduate and 
graduate levels; contribute to curriculum development and graduate 
advising; serve on school, college, and university committees; and 
provide service to the school, professional associations, and the community.

Department Statement

A uniquely collaborative group, in 2019 the HDSHC completed a 
School-wide program review that showcased their notable breadth of 
teaching and research, collegial and interdisciplinary nature and 
outlined shared strategic aspirations for the coming years. The HDSHC is 
comprised of 28 distinguished core faculty and offers BA, BS, MA, and 
Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty are recognized for teaching and research 
excellence in areas of Human Communication including: health, 
intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, performance studies, 
critical/cultural studies, and rhetoric. Online programs, including a 
minor, BS, BA and MA, have experienced exponential growth and the School 
looks forward to continuing the upward trajectory. The HDSHC offers 
laboratory facilities, computer resources, project support, grant 
development support, and a performance studio.

ASU's location offers the resources of a major metropolitan area (5+ 
million) in a state with spectacular natural scenery and recreational 
areas, sublime winters, and a culturally rich population. Learn more 
about the HDSHC and ASU at https://humancommunication.asu.edu/ and 
https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, respectively. Learn more about 
what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting 
https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:
     *  Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field by the time 
of appointment
     *  Scholarship (research and/or creative activity) and teaching 
focused in rhetorical and critical-cultural communication studies

Desired Qualifications:
     *  Research and teaching focus in one or more of the following: 
Latinx and Chicanx Rhetoric, Indigenous and Settler Rhetorics, Racial 
Rhetorical Criticism, Digital and Technological Rhetorical 
Communication, BIPOC Rhetorics
     *  A strong record of publication in the applicant's area(s) of 
specialization
     *  Evidence of commitment to service to the university, discipline 
and community
     *  Evidence of excellence in graduate and/or advanced 
undergraduate teaching in area(s) of specialization
     *  Experience mentoring graduate or advanced undergraduate 
students' independent research projects
     *  Ability to contribute to research and teaching in one or more 
of the School's core areas (rhetoric/public communication, performance 
studies, intercultural, organizational, or interpersonal)
     *  Ability to contribute to research and teaching in one or more 
of the School's research collaboratives (The Intersections of Civil, 
Critical, and Creative Communication Collective, The Transformation 
Project, Health Communication Initiative, Intercultural Communication 
and Global Engagement (ICGlobal) or the Center for Strategic Communication)
     *  Evidence of the potential to seek external funding
     *  Demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student 
populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities
     *  Evidence of commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive 
environment

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit the following:
     1.  A cover letter specifying interest in the position and how 
qualifications match the required and desired qualifications
     2.  Curriculum vitae
     3.  Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., syllabi, teaching 
evaluations)
     4.  Evidence of excellence in scholarship (e.g., reprints of no 
more than three articles or book chapters)
     5.  Two letters of recommendation (to be submitted through Interfolio)
     6.  A statement on how your past and/or potential contributions to 
diversity and inclusion will advance ASU's commitment to inclusive 
excellence

Instructions to apply can be accessed here: 
http://apply.interfolio.com/94493

The initial deadline to apply is Thursday, October 28, 2021. If not 
filled, applications will be evaluated every week thereafter until the 
search is closed.

For additional information:
Email search committee chair: Dr. Jess Alberts at (Janet.Alberts /at/ asu.edu)

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and 
continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We 
are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity 
of the academic community.

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University 
is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected 
veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

(https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and 
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/)

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus 
security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU's Annual Security 
and Fire Safety Report is available online at 
https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a 
hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 
480-965-3456.
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