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OU Communication Graduate Program-Job Annoucements - 01102015

Spring, 2015

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* Indiana State University
* Northern Arizona University 
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* Indiana State University *

Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Tenure-track

Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Tenure-track at Indiana State
University
 
The Department of Communication at Indiana State University seeks a
full-time tenure-track faculty member to teach in our Public Relations
concentration. The individual will also teach core and elective
components of the Communication major. Preferred candidates should have
earned the Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in Public Relations
or Marketing at the time of appointment. ABDs will be considered. The
position commences in August of 2015.
 
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate public relations
courses, including introductory PR, advertising research methods, public
campaigns, media relations, crisis communication, and organizational
communication. Opportunities for graduate teaching will also be
available. The candidate should possess sufficient academic and/or
professional experience to link scholarship with practice. The applicant
should be willing to develop and maintain contacts with public relations
professionals sufficient to support student work in community engagement,
internships, and independent projects. Service assignments will include
advising the campus chapter of PRSSA. The normal teaching load for
tenured and tenure-track faculty is 4:4 (12 hours per semester). However,
a one-course reassignment for scholarship and/or creative activity is
possible.
 
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a C.V.,
three letters of reference, evidence of research productivity, a writing
sample, and documentation of effective teaching. In addition to the Ph.D.
or equivalent degree, proof of recent professional experience in public
relations is especially desirable. Submit application materials at: 
http://jobs.indstate.edu  Please direct reference letters or questions
to Dr. Mary L. Kahl at [log in to unmask]
 
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
 
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer committed to excellence through diversity. The University
actively encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons
with disabilities. The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes all faculty,
staff, and students regardless of identity or affiliation. The College
values the contributions of all individuals in the execution of its
primary mission, which is to educate undergraduate and graduate students.
To that end, we will strive to attract representative staff and faculty.
The College will actively support endeavors that embrace and explore
human differences and global awareness. The College's Diversity Plan is
accessible from the College's website:http://www.indstate.edu/cas/diversityplan.htm.
 
Faculty members at ISU conduct research and/or perform significant
creative activity, demonstrate a strong commitment to excellent teaching,
and participate in departmental and university service.
 
Indiana State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts
its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications,
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or citizenship status. 
 
This institution offers benefits to same-sex domestic partners


* Northern Arizona University  *

Four positions 

Northern Arizona University is searching for four positions in the
School of Communication, including a Lecturer in Communication Studies
who will also serve as Assistant Director of Forensics, a position in
Visual Communication, and two positions in Strategic Communication. A
link to the full position descriptions, as well as information about the
School of Communication, can be found here: https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph90prta/EMPLOYEE/HCM/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=2

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

Position 1: LECTURER:  Communication Studies and Assistant Director of
Forensics
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University is seeking a
Lecturer who will teach courses in Communication Studies and coach
debate while serving as the Assistant Director of Forensics. The
successful applicant will teach courses from among the following areas: 
communication theory, gender and communication, interpersonal
communication, group communication, argumentation and debate,
environmental communication, legal communication, or other courses as
required by the School's Communication Studies degree curriculum and
School-wide general Communication curriculum.  In addition, the
successful applicant will serve as Assistant Director of Forensics and
Director of Debate, will work closely with the Director of Forensics to
coach members of the NAU Forensics team, will travel to and judge at
several intercollegiate forensics tournaments each semester, and will
help manage the forensics travel budget. The proposed workload will be
the equivalent of four courses per semester; a one-course release is
available to compensate for tournament travel.  School of Communication
lecturers have responsibilities in advising and mentoring and contribute
service to the School, University and the discipline.  The position
begins in August 2015.

Position 2: LECTURER: Strategic Communication (Merchandising emphasis)
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University is seeking a
lecturer to teach courses primarily in the merchandising emphasis within
the Strategic Communication major. Other Strategic Communication
emphases include advertising and public relations. Applicants should
have the ability to teach a variety of merchandising courses. Courses
include: merchandise buying, merchandising fundamentals, textiles,
history of fashion, twentieth century fashion, evaluating apparel
quality, business communication, merchandise promotion, international
buying, psychology of dress, trends and research in merchandising,
merchandise math, visual merchandising, and professional practices in
merchandising. Additionally, applicants should have the ability to teach
within other School of Communication programs such as other strategic
communication emphases, photography, or communication. The proposed
workload will be teaching a 4/4 load, in addition to responsibilities in
advising and mentoring and contribute service to the School, University,
and the discipline. The position begins August 2015.

Position 3: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE: Strategic Communication
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University is seeking an
Assistant Professor of Practice in the Strategic Communication major
which includes the following emphasis areas: advertising, merchandising
and public relations. Applicants must have the ability to teach in a
variety of undergraduate classes within the following topic areas:
writing for public relations, public relations case studies, advertising
copywriting and design, social media engagement, online advertising,
online public relations, advertising campaigns and public relations
campaigns. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to program
development, advising/mentoring and other governance or service to the
university or discipline. The position is teaching focused, with a
typical load of four courses per semester.  Professional or scholarly
engagement is encouraged. This position begins in August 2015.

Position 4: LECTURER: Visual Communication
The School of Communication at Northern Arizona University invites
applications for a Lecturer of Visual Communication position (Graphic
Design/Interactive Design). The visual communication program offers a
creative and intellectually stimulating environment, with a history of
over fifty years. We nurture our students to focus on their role as
designers and their use of visual communication techniques and theory
for various media and practices. Responsibilities include teaching,
advising at the undergraduate level, and service requirements. Candidate
should have a strong knowledge of current industry-standard software (Adobe
Creative Suite). The candidate will teach lower division graphic design
courses, such as design history, design theory, introduction to graphic
design software, beginning-level graphic design, typography and/or
interactive design classes. The proposed position is teaching focused,
with a typical workload of four courses per semester as well as advising,
mentoring, service to the school, university and discipline. The
position begins in August 2015.

Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 26,000 at
its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 30 sites across the state. 
Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU
has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a
large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances
teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to
each student's success.  All faculty members are expected to promote
student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. While our
emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate
programs and research that extend to such national concerns as forest
health and bioterrorism. Our institution has carefully integrated
on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for
students to earn degrees. Flagstaff has a population of about 67,000,
rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San
Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the
intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.  With its elevation of
7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round
outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell
Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater,
Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the
following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history
verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to
employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint
background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the
federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new
employees' right to work in the United States.


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