Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

Position:  Assistant Professor of Communication Studies  

Salary and Terms:  Full-time, nine month* fixed-term position.  Salary placement is commensurate with education and experience 

Appointment Date: August 15, 2022

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Description: SMSU's Assistant Professor of Communication Studies is a full-time, fixed-term faculty position. Responsibilities include delivering the COMM 110  basic public speaking course  through the SMSU College Now concurrent enrollment program at regional high schools, teaching COMM 110 regularly in an on campus and/or online context, coordinating the growing number of COMM 110 concurrent enrollment sites, assisting in the development of a delivery model for COMM 110 for those high schools whose teachers do not have the required HLC credentialing by Fall 2023, and teaching other courses in any area of specialty as needed by the Communication Studies program.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates for SMSU's Assistant Professor of Communication Studies position will meet the following expectations:

• Masters in Communication Studies or closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds is required.
• Candidates must have at least two years of high school teaching and/or concurrent enrollment supervision experience, some online teaching experience and familiarity with the D2L Brightspace (or comparable) LMS.
• Previous experience teaching a basic public speaking course and have an understanding of and appreciation for liberal education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Communication Studies or closely related field.
• Five or more years of high school teaching experience.
• Five or more years of concurrent enrollment supervision experience.

The University: Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system.  SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships.  Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.  The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings.  Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.  The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Application Data: Letter of application addressing position qualifications, vita, student evaluations, and transcripts should be attached to your application.  To apply, please complete the application at https://smsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1632 Additional information on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at:  www.SMSU.edu

*Nine Month Appointments- Along with all other Universities that are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, standard faculty appointments are for 168 duty days distributed over any nine consecutive months.  The nine months need not align with the traditional academic year and may be changed every two years.  Initial faculty appointments at SMSU are expected to be similar to or the same as the academic year unless otherwise indicated on the vacancy notice.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.  Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208.  For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.  This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.