Assistant Professor - Strategic Communications

The Department of English and Communications at Norwich University seeks an outstanding colleague for a tenure-track assistant professor in strategic communication. The typical course load for this full-time, 9-month position is 4/3. An August 2022 start date is planned. 

The selected candidate will teach undergraduate classes on, and have conceptual and professional expertise in, the following areas: branding and advocacy; public relations; social media marketing; and digital marketing, strategy, and analytics.  

The successful candidate will play an exciting role in updating and developing the communication program's curriculum to include contemporary and innovative approaches to all areas of strategic communication. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary curriculum development with programs including Architecture, Art, Business, Cybersecurity, English, and Criminal Justice. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a strong interest in building collaborations with partners, like these, across the university.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, program assessment, and university service.

 
Requirements:

Minimum qualification includes a Ph.D. in Communications or related field by July 2022; an established record of teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level; professional experience in the communication industry; and a commitment to ongoing professional development and service. 

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

 
Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of application, CV, and three references

Sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a writing sample are also encouraged.

Application deadline - April 18, 2022