Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Program within the Department of Communication Studies, Dance, & Theatre at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, is seeking to fill a visiting assistant professor line for the Spring semester of 2022. We are seeking a generalist with an emphasis in media studies to teach: Advertising in Society, Mass Media and Society, and Introduction to Communication Studies, a hybrid theory and public speaking course.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. or ABD in Communication Studies or related field.

Saint Mary’s College is a four-year, Catholic liberal arts college for women. The Communication Studies Program is one of the largest majors on campus and offers students a holistic approach to the study of Communication. In addition to the Introductory course, students take courses in media studies, rhetoric, and speech communication, before completing a self-designed senior comprehensive research project. The program also houses one of the largest minors on campus, Public Relations/Advertising.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and summary of your area(s) of research interest. In your materials, please address evidence of teaching effectiveness and evidence of your commitment to addressing issues of diversity in the classroom and at the college.

Applications should be sent to: Dr. Terri L. Russ at truss@saintmarys.edu. Questions can be sent to the search committee co-chair, Dr. Terri L. Russ at truss@saintmarys.edu and Dr. Susan Mancino at smancino@saintmarys.edu. Review of applications will begin 10/8/21 and continue until the position is filled.

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its racial and ethnic diversity at all levels--students, faculty, and staff--and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.