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[ecrea] Assistant Professor of Communication at The University of Tampa (Term)

Fri Dec 18 10:34:39 GMT 2015





Classification Title:	Assistant Professor
Position Title:	Assistant Professor of Communication (Term)
Position Type:	Faculty
Job Type:	Full Time
FACULTY ONLY
Tenure Track or Term:	Term
Department:	Communication
Position Summary:	The University of Tampa is a medium-sized
comprehensive, private university that delivers challenging and high-quality
educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University offers
more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and
Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and
Education and 11 master's programs.

The Department of Communication of the College of Arts and Letters at The
University of Tampa seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor (renewable term
appointment) in Communication studies to begin August 2016. Duties will
include teaching a load of 16 credit hours (four 4-credit courses) per semester in
Communication in courses such as Mass Media & Society; Visual Literacy; and
Media Writing; along with participation in departmental activities and
administration as necessary.

The Department of Communication houses majors in Communication (with
specialized tracks), Film & Media Arts, and Advertising & Public Relations, and contributes to interdisciplinary majors in New Media Production and Journalism. We emphasize critical theoretical perspectives and creative production skills in a liberal arts context. Our curriculum is designed to explore meaningfully critical
perspectives on media, culture, and political economy, even as it prepares
students to engage in creative production practice. We welcome innovative
pedagogies, and varied research agendas and traditions of scholarship.
Qualifications:	A Ph.D. in Communication or a related field is required.
Candidates are expected to have experience in teaching and a commitment to
excellence in learning and engaging students beyond the classroom.

Additional Information:	Located in the heart of one of the most dynamic
commercial regions of Florida, the University has been providing education,
training, and leadership skills to the Tampa Bay community through unique
partnerships with business, government, the arts, and cultural entities for over 80 years. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, a
residentially based educational experience, a commitment to an international
focus, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University is
growing and enrolls approximately 8000 students from 50 states and 137
countries.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The
University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who
have academic experiences with diverse populations.

The College of Arts and Letters embraces the disciplines within the fine and
performing arts and the humanities in the departments of Art, Communication,
English and Writing, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, and Speech,
Theatre and Dance. While students may select from liberal and high-quality
professional majors, the College emphasizes the relationship between majors
and areas of inquiry. The College presents a range of public events as well from art exhibitions in the Scarfone-Hartley Gallery, to theatre and dance productions in the historic Falk Theatre, to musical events in the stunning venues in Plant
Hall. The College has developed numerous partnering relationships with the
outstanding artistic and cultural organizations throughout the Tampa Bay area,
and globally including opportunities for its students and faculty to work
collaboratively in venues like The Tampa Museum of Art, and other cultural and
community venues. Students in the College have studied culture in Cuba,
Theatre and Film in Prague, all through these partnering activities. The scholarly Tampa University Press and the literary journal, the Tampa Review both call this
College their home.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants should be prepared to attach
cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample, sample
syllabi, transcript of terminal degree and optional creative work samples. In
addition, name and contact information for three professional references is
required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Feb.1 will receive full consideration.
Required Background Checks for Selected Candidate	Criminal
Posting Date:	12-03-2015
Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
Application Types Accepted	Faculty Application
Posting Number:	0101547

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