[Commlist] Employment opportunity for Assistant Professor in Communication

  Assistant Professor, Communication and Digital Media Program

*The American University of Rome invites applications for a full-time, 
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the program 
of Communication and Digital Media, beginning Fall 2025.*
AUR’s well-established program currently offers a BA in Communication 
and Digital Media, along with minors. The person appointed will 
contribute to the further growth of the program by working closely with 
the program director to update the curriculum, teach and mentor 
students, and raise the program’s academic profile through an active 
program of scholarship and research or creative output.
The deadline for applications is December 1, 2024.


    Requirements:

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    Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field
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    Record of scholarly output
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    Experience teaching at the undergraduate level in an American
    university context
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    A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a
    small-class environment with active learning techniques
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    Ability to contribute courses at the introductory level, core
    courses in our major, and electives in area of expertise
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    Ability to mentor students
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    Knowledge of course instructional technologies and online course
    management systems such as Canvas
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    Excellent oral and written English


    Desirable Characteristics:

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    Expertise in the areas of global media, intercultural communication,
    and grassroots media practices
  *
    Experience with active and experiential learning


    Responsibilities:

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    Teach undergraduate courses in communication and digital media at
    all levels
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    Carry a nominal course load of six courses (18 credits) per year
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    Engage in service to the department and the university, for example,
    by contributing to program development and serving on committees
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    Advise and mentor students
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    Collaborate with faculty and students on initiatives that enhance
    the academic and cultural environment of the university
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    Develop and sustain an active research agenda that leads to
    publications in high-impact scholarly journals


    The successful candidate will:

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    Collaborate with the program director in the development of an
    innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum (e.g., cooperate
    in joint degree programs with other departments, creation of new
    courses, field trips)
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    Attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with
    companies, fundraising)
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    Engage in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe
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    Organize and promote the program and its activities in coordination
    with the program director (e.g., admissions events, seminars,
    conferences, and end-of-semester exhibitions, and occasional shows)


    About AUR

The American University of Rome (AUR) is located in Rome, Italy, and 
since 1969 has provided an American liberal arts education to students 
from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational 
experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in 
Rome, and currently offers 10 Bachelor degrees and 3 Master degrees. All 
programs are taught in English.
AUR is a small, regionally accredited, internationally recognized 
liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs 
of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a 
first-choice university for degree students seeking an international 
learning experience through well-established programs and as a 
destination for study-abroad students. AUR prepares students to live and 
work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an 
interconnected and rapidly changing world. More information at _aur.edu 
<https://aur.edu/>_.


    Application & Procedure

Applicants should submit in PDF format to (_applications /at/ aur.edu) 
<mailto:(applications /at/ aur.edu)>_: a letter of application responding to 
the responsibilities and desired characteristics above, and detailing 
their teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; and 
the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate 
proceed to the interview stage. Include “xxx” and the candidate's full 
name in the subject field.
First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted 
candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.


    Employment details

LEVEL: Assistant Professor
START DATE: August 2025
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024
SALARY: Competitive with local market
The American University of Rome is an equal-opportunity employer, 
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We 
strongly encourage applications from

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