Position Information
| Job Title | Lecturer, Communication Studies/Public Relations |
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| Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications | APPLICATION DEADLINE : This is an open until filled search. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 26, 2018. Second consideration may be given to applications received by March 26, 2018. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (March 26, 2018) may not be given full consideration. _________________________________________ The Harrington School of Communication and Media is a global leader in communication and media research and education. Administratively housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest College at the University of Rhode Island, the Harrington School is home to programs in communication studies, film/media, journalism, library and information studies, public relations, and writing and rhetoric. The ideal candidate for this position will be joining an engaging community of 62 full-time faculty, and will have the opportunity to teach and work with students in our new $6.8 million communication and media hub. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The Department of Communication Studies and the Public Relations Program in the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island invite applications for a full-time lecturer position. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, academic advising, and departmental service. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and upper-level courses in public relations, event management, and communication studies, as well as the ability to develop and deliver courses in sports media, sports public relations, or sports advertising. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : 1. MA in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or related field. 2. Minimum three years college-level teaching experience or five years professional experience in public relations or closely related field. 3. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in Communication Studies and Public Relations. 4. Demonstrated strong oral communication skills. 5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 6. Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations. PREFERRED : 1. Ph. D. in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or related field. 2. Demonstrated experience teaching courses in sports media, sports public relations, or sports advertising. 3. Demonstrated experience working in sports media, sports public relations, or sports advertising. 4. Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness. 5. Demonstrated ability to teach upper-division courses. 6. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver courses in sports media, sports public relations, or sports advertising. _________________________________________ ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES . |
| Union | AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors |
| Status | Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited |
| End Date of Restriction or Limitation | This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position, limited to one academic year (06-22-2019) with possible extension. |
Department Information
| Department | Harrington School |
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| Contact(s) | Gail Henriques Faculty/Non-Classified Professional Staff Recruitment Office of Human Resources URI (Please note: Applications must be submitted directly online only at: https://jobs.uri.edu) |
| Contact Email | |
| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | No |
| Extension Contingent on Funding Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach 3 ( PDF ) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter including a description of how your qualifications match the requirements for the position. (#2) Curriculum Vitae should include the names and contact information for three academic professional references. (#3) "Other Document" - Evidence of teaching excellence, including teaching evaluations (as one complete document). |
Posting Information
| Position Number | 108577 |
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| Posting Number | F00073 |
| Posting Date | 01/19/2018 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Quicklink for Posting | http://jobs.uri.edu/postings/3053 |
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