The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Houston-Downtown invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in Organizational/Corporate Organization to begin August 2018.  The candidate will join the Department of Arts and Communication and teach within rapidly growing program offering a B.A. in Communication Studies with developing concentrations in Corporate Communication, Rhetorical / Public Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Health Communication, along with minors in Communication Studies and interdisciplinary minors in Film Studies, Religious Studies, and Gender Studies.

 

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies – Organizational/Corporate Communication [FAC000318]

 

Course load includes teaching a range of undergraduate communication courses with a special focus in organizational and corporate communication, such as Organizational Communication, Communication and Leadership, and Training and Development. Additionally, the successful applicant will teach a range of undergraduate communication courses including Communication Theory, Research in Communication Studies, Introduction to Communication, Beginning Public Speaking, or other supplemental areas.  The ability of the applicant to sustain an active research agenda in Organizational/Corporate Communication and to display an ongoing commitment to committee work and community involvement is critical.

Candidates with research interests in an area of Critical Race Studies will be especially attractive. Success with grant writing would also be considered advantageous.

The deadline for applying is November 15, 2017. Review of materials will be followed by telephone interviews with prospective candidates and continuing with on-campus interviews until the position is filled. Only candidates with complete applications will be considered.

 

Qualifications:

Although a Ph.D. in Communication Studies is desirable, ABD's will be considered with the provision that a hiring contract is conditional upon the university receiving proof of completion of the Ph.D. no later than February 1, 2019.

 

Application materials must include:

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. 3 Reference Letters

All materials should be submitted electronically at the following UHD Employment Services website: www.uhd.edu/careers.

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is an urban university located in the fourth largest city in the US, and minutes away from the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. UHD reflects the diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, and, through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region.

As the intellectual and creative center of the university, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides exceptional core education, vital academic programs and social justice initiatives that prepare our students for careers and contributions to broader communities. In addition to academic programs, CHSS operates an art gallery (O’Kane Gallery) and theatre (O’Kane Theatre) and five research and cultural centers (Center for Critical Race Studies, Center for Latino Studies, Center for Public Deliberation, Cultural Enrichment Center, and the Institute for Plain Language Research and Study). Given the institution’s strong emphasis on diversity, candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.   

 

The University of Houston-Downtown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.