POSITION: SPEECH/COMMUNICATION FACULTY, Assistant Professor (10-10-0076)

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2010

JOB DUTIES: Primary responsibilities include teaching upper and lower-level communication courses, assisting in the development of a cross-disciplinary mass communications program and in the production of student-run convergent media projects. Additional responsibilities include participation in the general education/assessment program; ongoing curriculum planning and review; professional/instructional development; participation in University and departmental committees; student advisement, recruitment, and retention activities; and other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in a communications discipline such as mass communications, media studies, journalism, speech, or related field (ABD considered if degree will be completed during first year of employment); plus two years of college-level teaching experience. Candidates with significant knowledge of program development in mass communications or experience advising student media are preferred. Desired qualifications include a commitment to excellence in teaching; well-developed teamwork and communication skills; and experience with on-line courses and other distance learning methods. Background must be appropriate for rank of Assistant Professor. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, life, and income protection plans; excellent retirement benefits; liberal leave plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.

DEADLINE: Completed applications received by March 29, 2010 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed if necessary to fill the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial college transcripts to: Speech/Communications Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, UA Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fullerton Administration Building, Room 239 or P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 or by e-mail to: jobs@uafortsmith.edu. Electronic submission is encouraged. (Finalists will be required to submit an employment application.)

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