Assistant Professor, Communication

Assistant Professor, Communication

Medaille University seeks a full-time, Assistant Professor to teach in the Communication Program starting in August, 2023. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach courses in the area of communication and digital media. A communication generalist with a background in emerging digital media is welcome. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching in a small college setting and to the education of diverse populations. In addition, candidates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in a collegial environment dedicated to student learning. Faculty are required to foster a diverse, inclusive and welcoming learning environment. Candidate will be able to lead program projects, assist in writing and developing curriculum, participate in recruitment efforts and assist in the advisement of the campus media club. A strong industry network is an advantage.

A doctorate in communication or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is preferred and prior teaching experience an advantage. Master’s Degree with demonstrated digital media and communication expertise also considered.

Medaille University seeks to hire faculty with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and civic engagement; and who understand the educational benefits of ethnic and racial diversity in the campus community. The candidate will demonstrate openness to social justice, multicultural counseling, and interest in working with diverse populations.

Medaille University is a growing, private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution of higher education in Buffalo, New York, serving the educational needs of a diverse student body in Western New York and Southern Ontario through a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs (www.medaille.edu). We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are eager to welcome a new colleague who shares those values

A letter of application including teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three recent letters of recommendation should be electronically submitted to Barbara Bilotta, Director of Human Resources, Medaille College, via www.medaille.edu/jobs.  Review of applications will continue until position is filled. No phone calls please.

Medaille University invites applications from all qualified applicants.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and we support faculty development within a collegial team atmosphere.