Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

Pace University is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. To continue our impressive growth we are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor, Communication Studies at our New York City campus.

Position Overview:

The Department of Communication and Media Studies of Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate major and core curriculum courses. For this position which begins in August 2022, we are interested in candidates whose research and teaching explore media or human communication practices. Areas of specialization may include but are not limited to:

• Journalism/Digital Storytelling with an emphasis in media technologies, media ethics, or media law and news literacy
• Health Communication as it intersects with technology, digital media, and racial and social justice and equity
• Family/Relational Communication as it relates to supportive communication, conflict communication, and/or interpersonal/interracial/intergroup/intercultural/co-cultural communication

Position Qualifications:

• Appropriate level of education based on rank
• Prior teaching experience at the higher education level preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Preference will be given to those with a Ph.D. in Communication or Media Studies.
• ABD’s who will have degrees in hand by August 2022 and recent PhDs are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must show a commitment to undergraduate education and to the advancement of undergraduate research and scholarship.

Please apply at: https://careers.pace.edu/postings/20348

About Pace University

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Pace University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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