Assistant Professor In-Residence in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations

Assistant Professor In-Residence in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations

University of Connecticut Department of Communication

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a one-year, annually renewable non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence. The position will be based on our Stamford campus and will begin on August 23, 2024. The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level and be capable of teaching a broad range of courses in the department including those in marketing, advertising, and public relations, as well as those in their area of specialization. The teaching load will be seven courses across the academic year – three courses for one semester and four courses for the other semester. The ability and desire to supervise our newly chartered chapter of PRSSA is highly desired. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Ph.D. in Communication (ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that the PhD is completed before the start date).
• Ability to take an empirical, data-driven approach to the study of Communication.
• Interest in working with a diverse student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in marketing, public relations, and/or advertising.
• Teaching experience that includes non-traditional, first-generation, and/or historically underrepresented student populations.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 9-month, annually renewable, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2024. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.).
• Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.).
• 3 letters of reference.

Evaluation of applicants will begin May 28, 2024. For more information regarding the Department of Communication please visit the department website.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.