Assistant Professor in Intercultural Communication

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Intercultural Communication

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the area of Intercultural Communication, beginning Fall 2022.

This position requires expertise in the field of intercultural communication in a global context. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research can inform our understanding of issues of race, ethnicity, culture, identity, nationality, and transnationality.

Position Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Communication or related fields in hand at the time a contract is offered. Final appointment is dependent on a confirmed terminal degree status. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must demonstrate progress verifiable by evidence and substantive enough to ensure completion of their degree at the time of appointment.

Candidates must be able to teach required courses in our major: introductory courses in intercultural communication, advanced courses in intercultural communication as appropriate to area of emphasis, and a capstone course in intercultural communication. Candidates are also expected to teach introductory courses in communication theory and research methods as well as propose new upper division courses to expand our offerings. Candidates should be able to teach across multiple methodological paradigms and the University core curriculum.

Candidates are required to have evidence of a strong record of university or equivalent teaching excellence in the area of intercultural communication. Application materials should clearly demonstrate the ability to teach the anticipated courses. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to enrich our curriculum through innovative pedagogical approaches, such as community-based, experiential, applied, or other inventive and critical pedagogies, in existing and newly developed courses.

The successful candidate will be expected to adopt a teacher-scholar model of professional engagement with a commitment to service and an established, or promise of, a productive agenda of research and scholarship. We value a diverse array of professional and practical experience in addition to the required academic qualifications.

Communication Studies is one of the largest undergraduate programs at LMU. In keeping with LMU’s mission, our department emphasizes the ethical and effective deployment of communication in pursuit of a more just and humane world. We also strive to help students foster the knowledge and skills necessary to develop more satisfying personal and professional relationships. Our faculty is committed to scholarship and service projects that support our mission and reflect a critical orientation toward the discipline. We are committed to developing a culturally diverse environment for our faculty and students.

Application Details:

Completed applications will be reviewed beginning on November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. A complete application portfolio requires: 1) letter of application; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) official transcripts; 4) up to two examples of representative scholarship (such as published article/s, key dissertation chapters, competitively selected conference papers, or manuscript submissions); 5) complete copies of original teaching evaluations (including qualitative comments) or other evaluations reflecting most recent years of university-level or equivalent teaching; 6) a statement of teaching philosophy; 7) sample syllabi related to this position; 8) names and contact information of three references; and 9) if the candidate does not have a doctorate, evidence of timeline and anticipated completion. Candidates should be prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.  

About LMU:

LMU places value on those who can share and teach differing points of view. Strong candidates will be committed to and effective in supporting and enhancing a culturally rich and diverse learning environment. We also value those who will bring sensitivity to the independent cultural role of religions. 

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experiences, and beliefs to apply. Please read more about our commitments and our efforts at (https://resources.lmu.edu/officeofinterculturalaffairs/).

 Application Process:

All interested applicants MUST apply online at http://jobs.lmu.edu. Inquiries (including those regarding required materials) should be directed to Dr. Shaun Anderson, Search Committee Chair (Shaun.Anderson@lmu.edu). For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by November 1, 2021.