Assistant Professor in Communication Studies (Civic Engagement)

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor in Communication Studies (Civic Engagement)

Job Posting Number

202346TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

Department of Communication Studies

Position Description

The Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor whose research and teaching focuses upon civic engagement. This interest area broadly includes the examination of communication processes related to community engagement, public advocacy, political activism, social inequalities, and social justice movements.
We are looking for a scholar whose research employs rhetorical, critical, and/or qualitative methods, and is prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetorical methods, in addition to courses in their areas of expertise. We seek a faculty colleague who is motivated to engage in service to our department, university, and community, and who has personal experience with and/or shares our commitment to educational equity, social justice, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented and systematically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The department also encourages candidates with evidence of externally funded research activities to apply. All positions are subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

1. Earned Ph.D. in communication or communication studies by the position start date (September 1, 2023).
2. Demonstrated expertise in civic engagement (i.e., coursework, teaching, research, and/or service in this area).
3. Evidence of university-level teaching experience.
4. Evidence of research in the area of communication and civic engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrate research productivity through peer-reviewed scholarship that addresses concerns related to the foci of this position, such as published articles and the presentation of research at professional conferences.
2. Are prepared to teach rhetorical methods at the undergraduate and graduate level.
3. Are prepared to teach courses in civic engagement, community organizing, political activism, leadership, and/or discourses of underserved communities, and are prepared to include project-based service learning with community partners, community-centered projects, or other civically engaged applied learning activities in their courses.
4. Demonstrate the ability to mentor and teach undergraduate and graduate students who make up a diverse student body.
5. Provide evidence of externally-supported scholarly effectiveness including funded research activities and/or community development projects.
6. A record of service to department, university, profession, and/or communities.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be
accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/40255 .

To assure full consideration, please submit the following by January 6, 2023:

(1) a cover letter discussing qualifications and fit with job description
(2) a current curriculum vitae
(3) evidence of teaching effectiveness
(4) a statement detailing research program and goals (including externally funded research or community development experience)
(5) a statement detailing personal experience with and vision for contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Texas State, and plans/goals to translate the civic engagement knowledge into valuable, applied learning experience for the students
(6) unofficial transcripts
(7) contact information for three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree- granting universities.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Lindsay Timmerman, Search Committee Chair, at lindsayt@txstate.edu .

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

Evaluation of Applications Begins

January 6, 2023

Full Consideration Date:

01/06/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/40255
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Research Interests
4. Diversity Statement
5. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
6. List of References
7. Evidence of Teaching Experience/Evaluations

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
2. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Will you have earned a Ph.D. in communication or communication studies by the start date?
   • Yes
   • No