Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer master's or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s global society.Students in the Department of Communication Studies can pursue a B.A. or a minor in communication studies. Our courses cover the breadth of the communication discipline, including family, interpersonal, cultural, rhetorical, organizational, political, and health contexts. The university and department are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching, and service. Likewise, candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives to effectively engage diverse populations and learning styles.Position SummaryThe Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver seeks to hire a 3/4 Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor for two quarters of the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in January 2025. Fulfillment of this position is contingent on available funding. This position may be extended beyond 2024-2025 depending on need, funding, and performance.The person hired for this position will teach six courses over the winter and spring quarters. Primary responsibilities during 2024-2025 will include teaching undergraduate general education and communication studies major courses. Ability to teach the introductory Practicing Communication and Theorizing Communication courses is preferred.The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer. The University of Denver offers benefits to same-sex and different-sex domestic partners.Essential FunctionsTeach six in-person courses including undergraduate general education and communication studies major courses.Hold office hours each week outside of scheduled class time.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExpertise in Communication Studies.Excellent communication skills for classroom teaching and student mentoring.Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty.Teaching experience.Ability to use an online learning management system.Required Qualifications:MA in Communication Studies or related discipline.Teaching experience.Preferred Qualifications:Ph.D. in Communication Studies.University-level teaching experience in communication studies.Working EnvironmentStandard office environment.Noise level is quiet to moderate.Physical ActivitiesAbility to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.Work Schedule

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas.Application DeadlineFor best consideration, please submit your application materials by

4:00 p.m. (MST) September 20, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Range:The salary rate for this position is $37,500. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting.Benefits:The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.Please include the following documents with your application:1. CV2. A letter of application that describes your approach to teaching, teaching interests, courses you would be interested in and qualified to teach, and other qualifications, not to exceed two pages.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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