Assistant Professor of Critical/Cultural Studies in Communication

Assistant Professor in Critical/Cultural Studies in Communication

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

 

Rank: Assistant Professor
Department:  Communication
Starting Date: Fall 2022 

 

The Department of Communication at CSUSM is seeking an assistant professor in critical/cultural studies in communication/media studies, specializing in one of the following areas: critical race theory, Indigenous studies, postcolonial/decolonial studies, women of color feminisms, and/or queer of color critique. We invite applications for this tenure-track position from scholars and scholar-activists who have an established research agenda or promise of an outstanding research record in areas of communication focused on race and ethnicity theoretically anchored by frameworks that expand on the department's mission in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or in interdisciplinary fields with extensive Communication/Media Studies expertise, teaching and/or scholarship (A.B.D. candidates will be considered) a research program leading to publication; a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence; a willingness to conduct service at all levels, especially community engaged service.

We are looking for candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Scholars whose research, teaching, and/or service advances the university’s mission for the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.

CSUSM is a diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Communication or Media Studies, (A.B.D. candidates will be considered with Ph.D. in hand by August 2022). Ph.D. in interdisciplinary fields with extensive Communication/Media Studies expertise, teaching and/or scholarship will also be considered.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated capacity to launch and sustain a research program.
• Have preparation and/or experience to teach: COMM 300 Communication Theory and/or COMM 402 Rhetorical Criticism; and the ability to contribute to the Media Studies curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body and advance the University mission as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

 

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have research expertise in one of the following areas: critical race theory, Indigenous studies, postcolonial/decolonial studies, women of color feminisms, and/or queer of color critique.
• The demonstrated ability to engage undergraduate students to broaden perspectives on critical/cultural studies in Communication.
• The ability to contribute to community engaged service.

Duties:

• Develop innovative coursework in their area(s) of expertise
• Teach elective courses in both the Communication and Media Studies Major
• Annually: deliver one or more core courses in the Communication major specifically COMM 300 Communication Theory and/or COMM 402 Rhetorical Criticism.
• Develop and sustain a research program that will lead to peer-reviewed publications and/or external grants
• Engage in department, college, university, discipline, and/or community service
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues to support the Department’s mission

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Two-to-three-page cover letter of interest that address the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications as well as teaching philosophy

• Curriculum vitae
• A one-page explanation in which applicant addresses their demonstrated intercultural experience and commitment to diversity and equity in teaching, research, and/or service
• A maximum of one (1) reprint of representative scholarly activities
• Copies of all transcripts that include relevant coursework
• Two (2) representative sets of teaching evaluations that speak to the applicant’s qualifications and abilities
• 2 Letters of recommendation submitted directly from the referees

Review of applications will begin January 21,2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy, can be found at CSU Covid Policy. Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu. 

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.

Advertised: December 10, 2021 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

Outstanding Benefits and Perks

When it comes to treating our employees right, our priorities include providing an outstanding benefits package. After all, once you become a Cougar, we want to ensure that you stick around.

CSUSM’s comprehensive program of benefits to eligible employees and their families includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement packages, generous paid time off, tuition fee waiver, on-campus child development center, and discounts from thousands of name-brand merchants through our Perks at Work program.