The California State University is hiring: Assistant Professor of Communication

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Rhetorical Theory and Criticism)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports various initiatives aimed at promoting student success. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated potential or evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated potential or evidence of an ongoing, successful record of research, scholarly and creative activities, and publication.
• Demonstrated potential or evidence of a research agenda that employs rhetorical methodologies.
• Ability to teach courses in rhetorical theory and/or criticism and GE oral communication courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching writing intensive courses.
• A commitment to engaging students outside of the classroom through mentoring, internship supervision, program development, career guidance, and/or service learning.
• Expertise in areas such as Black and/or African American rhetoric, disability rhetoric, intersectional rhetoric, Latinx/Latine rhetoric, and others.
• Experience supporting students with minoritized identities or using inclusive teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetorical criticism and rhetorical theory.
• Engage in a systematic program of scholarship resulting in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
• Advise and direct students in academic projects and scholarly activities.
• Participate in service to department, college, university, and community.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who support the University’s commitment to the academic success of all students. Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits.

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• An Equity and Diversity Statement about your experiences in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced).
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• CV.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• Teaching portfolio including teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and course syllabus sample.
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript.

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Jennifer Asenas, Department Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Communication Studies
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840

A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance and respect. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advertised: Oct 24 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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