Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies at West Virginia University invites applications for a one year, nontenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position with a course load of three undergraduate courses per semester (with the possibility of renewal) beginning July 16, 2021 in social media and communication technology with a secondary emphasis in interpersonal communication.

Anticipated areas of teaching include introduction to mediated communication, social media, computer-mediated communication, interpersonal communication, and other areas consistent with departmental need and candidate interest. Our Department offers degrees at the BA, MA, and PhD levels.

WVU, located in Morgantown, is a comprehensive land grant university enrolling about 30,000 students in over 100 degree programs. Our Carnegie Classification is “Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.”

Qualifications :

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in communication studies or a closely related field by the start date, the ability to teach social media and communication technology courses and interpersonal communication courses and the ability to effectively teach large lecture classes.

To apply, upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and one-page teaching statement. In addition, arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically to COMMSearch@mail.wvu.edu . Review of completed applications will begin on March 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to alan.goodboy@mail.wvu.edu

WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.