Assistant Professor - English & Communication Studies_

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.**Position Summary**The Department of English and Communication Studies at Hamline University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, to begin in fall 2025, whose research, teaching, and service in digital humanities & professional communication will advance more just and equitable social systems and structures. Strong candidates will have a solid foundation in the theory and practice of rhetoric and communication, with a particular emphasis on using digital technologies for public advocacy and to support student learning.Areas of teaching and research may include but are not limited to the following: digital communications and social justice; community-centered digital media/marketing strategies and tools; cross-disciplinary digital literacies; climate justice and science/environmental communication; media or game studies; and technology-informed instructional design and pedagogy. Regardless of specialization, we seek scholars whose work will help students translate theoretical knowledge and practical expertise into a wide array of multimodal design skills. All members of our department also design and teach courses, as well as contribute to faculty development efforts, that link the digital humanities and communication studies to core general education requirements, including the First Year Writing curriculum.Successful candidates will join a collaborative, supportive, multidisciplinary department that is committed to transformational learning in and beyond the classroom, at the intersection of textual analysis, effective expression, and community leadership and advocacy. Tenure-track faculty typically teach six courses per academic year, with a one-course reduction during the first year and a three course release after a successful third-year review. A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Communication Studies, or related field is required; ABD applicants with expected defense dates by August 30th, 2025 will also be considered.Screening of applications begins on October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Mike Reynolds, search chair, at 651-523-2641 or mreynolds@hamline.edu.All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application **.**