University of Missouri-Kansas City
Assistant Teaching Professor of Interpersonal and Public Communication, non-tenure-track Department of Communication Studies Position # 00051487
The Department of Communication Studies seeks applicants for the position of non- tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor of Speech Communication. Candidates should have demonstrated prior college or university teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness. The candidate should have the academic background to teach at least four of the following courses: intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, small group communication, persuasion, advanced public speaking and rhetoric. This is a full-time teaching non-research position. The teaching load will be a minimum of 4/4.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, working collaboratively with faculty members within a growing department. The successful candidate should be able to achieve course and curriculum development. University service is expected.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD.preferred., or MA in Communication Studies and prior teaching experience at the college level required. ABD applicants will have a terminal degree in the area of Communication Studies by the start of the contract period. The salary is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
Review of applicants will begin August 1, 2010 and close December 1, 2010.
Employment begins Fall 2011.
UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving diverse faculty and staff.
To apply: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. To apply please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/umkcjobsearch. Please attach Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and Three references as one document for the “Resume” attachment. You will need to use 00051487 to call up this position for application. In addition, interested candidates must submit a statement of teaching philosophy, phone numbers and email addresses of three current references to: Search Committee, Attn: Michael McDonald, UMKC Department of Communication Studies, 202 Haag Hall, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110