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[Commlist] Job: Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication

Wed Sep 14 09:27:35 GMT 2022





The Department of Communication at the University of Kentucky is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organizational Communication. We are especially interested in candidates from a theory-driven and empirical research program.

See
https://comm.uky.edu/job-openings/assistant-professor-organizational

The application deadline is October 1, with review of applications scheduled to begin on September 19th.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Andy Pilny via email at (andy.pilny /at/ uky.edu)

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Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication

The Department of Communication in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible (also known as tenure-track) position at the Assistant Professor level (Regular Title Series) with an anticipated start date of Aug. 16, 2023. Tenure-eligible means candidates must first meet the prescribed criteria per Administrative Regulation 2:2-1 and statements of evidence to be granted tenure. [Apply here.]

Qualifications & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate, for this nine-month assignment period, will have a Ph.D. in communication by Aug. 16, 2023, and experience in organizational communication. Excellence in research and teaching, as well as publication credentials commensurate with departments in a major research university, is required. A record of or potential for extramural funding, as well as a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research, is desired. We also encourage candidates whose research intersects with or extends department strengths in health, interpersonal/intergroup, sport, and media communication.

Responsibilities include actively engaging in theory-driven, empirical research from a social scientific perspective, teaching two courses per academic semester, and serving on program and student committees. The initial distribution of effort for the first academic year will be as follows: 50% Research, 45% Instruction, 5% Service/Professional Development

Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are committed to recruitment, retention, and representation strategies and practices to increase the presence of underrepresented individuals. Our commitment applies to all candidates inclusive of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The Department of Communication offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Communication with undergraduate major options in business and organizational communication, digital and mass communication, healthcare communication, human communication, and sport communication as well as a minor in Communication and an Undergraduate Certificate in Health Communication. For information about the department, visit: comm.uky.edu.

The College of Communication and Information is composed of two departments (Department of Communication, Department of Integrated Strategic Communication), two schools (School of Journalism and Media, School of Information Science), and an interdisciplinary graduate program. Nearly 1,700 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students are led by more than 80 full-time faculty, who also teach in the university’s core curriculum and serve students pursuing minors and certificates in the College. The College also houses UK’s independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the defending national championship Intercollegiate Debate Team.

Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. The campus is home to more than 30,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. As such, UK is an incubator for interdisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly changing needs of a global society.

The City of Lexington is a great place to live, work, and study. It recently appeared on USA Today’s list of the top cities to live in. With a population of roughly 320,000, Lexington offers the warmth and lower cost of living of a small city, along with many of the amenities enjoyed in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events, and a thriving dining scene.

The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more details please visit www.uky.edu/HR/benefits.

To apply, please visit the UK Jobs site at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/417531.

Application materials should include a letter of application that briefly summarizes background, qualifications, and interest in the position; a curriculum vita; a brief research statement reviewing focus, expertise, accomplishments, and goals; a brief teaching statement including philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching excellence; and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.

Application review will begin Sept. 17, 2022, and continue until the application deadline of Oct. 1, 2022.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Andy Pilny, via email at (andy.pilny /at/ uky.edu).

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.
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