Instructor

Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

Job# 12866

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University invites applications for the position of Instructor.  The School seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants to teach a variety of upper and lower division undergraduate courses in communication during the 2019-20 Academic Year (August 16, 2019 – May 15, 2020).  The number of courses and subject matter are contingent upon the needs of the school, funding, and sufficient enrollment.  Instructor positions are fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Specific start date within the 2019-20 Academic Year will vary based on assigned courses.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Communication (not mass or media) by the time of appointment or 2 years graduate coursework in Human Communication
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in human communication courses at the university level
• Experience teaching communication courses in an online environment

 

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Human Communication by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a cover letter detailing your qualifications and teaching experience, along with a current curriculum vita and the names, addresses or email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references.  Application materials should be sent electronically to the Search Committee at HDSHCrecruitment@asu.edu with the job number in the subject line.

The initial deadline to apply is 5PM on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The committee will begin reviewing applications on Monday, May 6, 2019 and will continue reviewing application materials every two weeks as needed until the search is closed.

A background check is required for employment. 

The Hugh Downs School actively encourages diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

ASU’s Non-Discrimination Policy: https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html

ASU’s Title IX Statement: https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/