[Commlist] UNLV Job Opportunity - Rhetorical Studies

UNLV is hiring an Associate/Full Professor in Rhetorical Studies, with 
one of
the preferred emphases being environmental rhetoric (in addition to digital
and scientific rhetoric). A cover letter, CV, and names of three references
are due by *December 1*. Please reach out to search committee chair Donovan
Conley ((donovan.conley /at/ unlv.edu) [1]) with questions. The full job posting is
below.



https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Maryland-Campus/Rhetorical-Studies--Associate-Full-Professor--Communication-Studies--College-of-Urban-Affairs--R0126599-_R0126599
[2]



Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Rhetorical
Studies, Associate/Full Professor, Communication Studies, College of Urban
Affairs [R0126599]

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of
approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To 
date,
UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000
alumni around the world. UNLV   is classified by the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high
research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining
top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and
workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and 
community
partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada 
that
includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a
332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For
more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu [3]

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and
inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive
work environment.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Communication Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
invites candidates for a senior hire at the level of Associate or Professor
in Rhetorical Studies to begin August 2022. We seek an established rhetoric
scholar with expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital,
science and technology, and/or environmental/resilience communication.
We’re looking for a scholar whose research has practical, pragmatic, and
problem-solving applications. Successful applicants will teach 
upper-division
undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise and 
maintain an
active research program.

As part of UNLV’s Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, the Department of
Communication Studies offers degree pathways in public advocacy,
organizational communication, and interpersonal communication. The 
department
includes the Public Communication Initiative, which researches and teaches
audience-centered technical communication. We are committed to ethnic,
racial, and gender diversity in our faculty and strongly encourage
applications from members of underrepresented groups.

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee
Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against 
COVID-19 or
have an approved medical or religious waiver request.  All candidates for
employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to
their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is
now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD in Communication from a regionally accredited
college or university, an academic record commensurate with the rank of
Associate or Professor, and excellence in research and teaching. Credentials
must be obtained prior to the start of employment. Assistant professors 
close
to promotion will be considered. Preferred candidates will have 
experience in
mentoring graduate students. Potential for obtaining external funding 
will be
considered a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for
diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a
respectful and positive work environment.

Faculty rank will be dependent upon education and experience as outlined
below:

Associate Professor (tenured): terminal degree, experience, and demonstrate
distinguished scholarship and a record of extramural research funding.

Professor (tenured): terminal degree, experience, and demonstrate
distinguished scholarship and a record of extramural research funding.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. 
Position is
contingent upon funding.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and
experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least 
three
professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully
describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to 
each
of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information
on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’
materials will begin on December 1, 2021 and best consideration will be
gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be
addressed to Donovan Conley, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted
online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the
application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 
895-3504 or
(UNLVJobs /at/ unlv.edu) [4].

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply
for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, 
type
"Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job 
posting
site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number,
“R0126599” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process,
your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an 
internal
applicant which may delay your application.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in 
providing
for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual 
Fire
Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer
committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified 
applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other
things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran
status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor
protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas
employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to
work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational
programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender
pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability,
whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected
disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military
status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion
pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of
discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns
about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or
policies should be directed to UNLV’s Title IX Coordinator Michelle
Sposito. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online 
reporting
form, by email at (titleixcoordinator /at/ unlv.edu) [5], by phone at (702)
895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV,
89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.

Job Category

ACADEMIC Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and
experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least 
three
professional references who may be contacted.

Posting Close Date

03/31/2022

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on
the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring
documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,  HR will notify
the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must
be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of
employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment
process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System
of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform
job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license 
will
be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued
employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job
announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on
organizational needs.

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