[ecrea] Faculty Opportunity: Assistant professor of communication

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION (QUANTITATIVE METHODS), 
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY_18-19 COMM-QUANTMETHODS-TT [Position PS#00003828]
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/42088

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay is known for 
award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body of 
over 15,000 students, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused 
fields of study. For the past three years our campus has been the 
recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from 
INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. We are proud of our diversity and 
committed to providing an inclusive and stimulating environment for all 
our students. The University's main campus is in Hayward, with branches 
in Contra Costa County, Online and in Oakland, California. Our 900+ 
faculty offer bachelor's degrees in 47 fields, minors in 51 fields, 
master's degrees in 33 fields, 9 credentials programs, 12 certificate 
options, and 1 doctoral degree program.
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/
All California State University campuses, including CSUEB, will become 
smoke and tobacco-free effective September 1, 2017.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communication prepares students for 
success through acquisition of knowledge and skills in communication 
theory and research, critical analysis, speaking, writing, digital 
media, and journalism. Students learn to understand our ever-changing 
contemporary media environment, and the long history of the 
relationships among communication, self, and society. In so doing, they 
are prepared for a broad array of career paths.

A distinguished faculty, fully equipped studios/labs: (Newspaper; 
Broadcast/Video Production; Advertising; Communication Tutoring), the 
Public Relations Student Society of America, the Department’s speech and 
debate club, and a dynamic graduate student body all afford students 
opportunities and skills to make positive, professional, and significant 
contributions in the communication field. The Communication Department 
enjoys a highly diverse student-body with over 550 undergraduate and 
over 30 graduate majors.

The Department currently offers two undergraduate options: Media 
Production (including journalism and video production), and 
Professional, Public and Organizational Communication (including public 
relations and advertising). Beginning in 2018 with the conversion of the 
campus to the semester system, the Department will offer three brand new 
concentrations: Communication and Media Studies, Strategic 
Communication, and Multimedia Journalism.
http://www.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/communication/index.html

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The successful candidate will teach coursework 
at all levels in the Department of Communication with a primary focus on 
quantitative communication research (emphasizing social media content); 
degree coursework within the three program concentrations of Strategic 
Communication, Communication and Media Studies, and Digital Media 
Journalism; and other coursework as assigned. When necessary, the 
successful candidate will lead in the design and conducting of surveys 
(and other research) for the Department’s various needs in serving 
students, and the Department and University’s goals. They will mentor 
and teach a diverse student body, and is expected to respect the varied 
(inter)disciplinary specialties represented in the department. In 
addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist 
the Department with administrative and/or committee work, and are 
expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, 
East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord and Online campuses.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon 
educational preparation and experience.  Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT:  Fall semester, 2018

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in Communication (or a related field) at the time of 
appointment with an emphasis on content analysis and quantitative 
methods. ABD candidates may be considered, however, the degree must be 
in hand at the time of appointment. Demonstrated research record. 
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

PREFERRED: A contemporary critical focus and an ability to articulate 
the importance of critical communication research in the classroom. A 
research emphasis on social media discourse and its socio-cultural 
implications. An ability to teach, mentor, advise and work with students 
from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, graduate students, 
and generally contribute to student life initiatives on campus.

DESIRABLE: Demonstration of a research record and promising works in 
progress, published scholarly works, and plans for a sustained program 
of research. Evidence of effective teaching and the ability to teach 
across the curriculum. A desire to work with faculty across the campus.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, 
research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to 
our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants 
must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity.

This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and 
faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and 
federal laws. For more information about the University’s program 
supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: 
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DEADLINE:  For full consideration, all applications should be submitted 
by October 1, 2017. The position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY: Please submit the following via Interfolio 
https://apply.interfolio.com/42088

• Letter of application addressing the qualifications noted in the 
position announcement;
• Current curriculum vitae (C.V.);
• Teaching statement (2 to 3 pages max);
• Research statement (2 to 3 pages max);
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (2 to 3 pages max);
• Writing samples;
• Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation;
• Diversity statement that addresses how you engage a diverse student 
population in your teaching, research, mentoring, and advising (1 page max).

Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals 
lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of 
employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating 
the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with 
provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check 
(including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) 
must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the 
basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, 
disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, 
race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University 
is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to 
creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

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