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Limited Term Faculty - Communication Arts (Communications)

Employer
Valdosta State University
Location
Georgia, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
May 19, 2022

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The Department of Communication Arts seeks applicants for a limited term faculty position for the 2022-23 academic year beginning August 1, 2022, and ending May 8, 2023.  Position is non-tenure track with rank of either Instructor or Assistant Professor.  The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses primarily in Communication Theory, Interviewing & Listening, Interpersonal, and Advanced Interpersonal Communication, and other areas based on qualifications.

Valdosta State University is proud to have a highly diverse student body, and we are seeking to recruit and retain outstanding candidates who exhibit a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion and who will enhance the diversity of our faculty and staff. 

The VSU College of the Arts includes the Department of Art & Design, the Department of Music, and the Department of Communication Arts (Communication, Emergent Media, Mass Media, Public Relations, Theatre & Dance). The College of the Arts is also home to the award-winning Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the Peach State Summer Theatre, designated as the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia. VSU is accredited by NASAD, NASM, and NAST. With nearly 90 faculty members and approximately 1,100 students, the College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For more information, https://www.valdosta.edu/coa

For more information contact Dr. Nicole Cox, Interim Dept. Head, via email nbcox@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5820.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

The position will be responsible for teaching a 4/4 course load (fall/spring) in communication. This position is primarily responsible for teaching courses related to Communication Theory, Interviewing & Listening, Interpersonal, and Advanced Interpersonal Communication. Introductory courses such as Public Speaking and Human Communication, and other teaching assignments based on qualifications, may also be part of the teaching load. Courses may be delivered in traditional, online, hybrid, and in off-campus formats. Faculty members are expected to make substantive contributions to the Department including department, university, and community service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in Communications or related field;
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning;
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field for rank of Assistant Professor;
  • A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage;
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting;
  • A record of mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.

Review of completed applications will begin June 6, 2022.  Position will remain open until filled. 

Valdosta State University is a regional comprehensive university located on a gorgeous 168-acre campus of palm trees, vast green lawns, Spanish mission-style architecture, and an award-winning design. The university serves a student enrollment of approximately 11,750 from all states within the US and hosts over 300 international students from more than 76 countries. It is located in Valdosta, a family-friendly area with new housing developments, modest living costs, excellent public and private schools, a vibrant music and arts scene, and a 170-acre theme park, Wild Adventures. The city is served by the Valdosta Regional Airport and is home to Moody Air Force Base. It is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75. It is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida, and a three-hour drive of Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.valdosta.edu, or for information about the community, visit https://www.valdostachamber.com.   

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution with a strong institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including (but not limited to) minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy, including sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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