Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

The Department of Communication and Media at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month, tenure track position at the assistant professor level in Communication Studies. The appointment will begin Fall 2023.

Position Description:
The Assistant Professor will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester, which includes undergraduate and/or graduate departmental course offerings in two or more of the following areas: visual communication, performance studies, digital/interactive narrative, multimedia storytelling, rhetoric, and/or critical cultural studies, and to engage in scholarly activity; professional, community, and university service activities; and advising. The candidate will also be expected to teach introductory courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Communication Studies or a closely related field. ABD considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree is not conferred by hire date.

Department:
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Communication and Media may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/communications/.

Application Process:
Please visit https://usi.peopleadmin.com/postings/10311 to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Dr. Leigh Anne Howard, Department Chairperson for Communication and Media. Application materials should include:

1. letter of application addressing relevant experience in digital media production and professional field experience in multi-media journalism
2. current curriculum vitae
3. names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references, including their immediate supervisor
4. unofficial transcripts
5. brief statement of teaching philosophy
6. description of research plans

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage. For best consideration, please submit materials before January 3, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.