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Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication

Whitworth University Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$60K/yr - $64K/yr

Whitworth University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department, focusing on strategic communication. The role involves teaching both introductory and advanced courses, advising student-led initiatives, and engaging in research and professional activities within the communication field.

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Responsibilities

Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory and advanced courses in the area of Strategic Communication

Courses in this category include Publicity and Public Relations, Writing for Mass Media, Organizational Communication, and Strategic Event Planning

The candidate will also have the ability to teach one or more courses in the Communication major’s set of foundational courses, which include Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Media and Society, Theories of Human Communication, Communication Research, and Communication Law

In addition, the candidate will have expertise to develop and teach courses in their area of specialization

The annual teaching load is 21 credits

The ability to advise our student-led PR agency, Beyond the Pines, is required

Advising student media is factored into the annual teaching load

The faculty member will establish and maintain viable research and professional activities, including state, regional, and national professional associations

Participation in departmental and university-wide governance, faculty development activities, and academic advising is also expected

Qualification

. in CommunicationCollege-level teaching experienceResearchScholarship potentialStrategic communication expertiseChristian faith integration

Required

A Ph.D. in Communication or Media Studies or a closely related field is required

For emerging professionals, candidates who are ABD with a verified plan to complete degree requirements by the end of the current academic year will also be considered

Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching (demonstrated effectiveness preferred)

A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning

Demonstrated potential for research and scholarship

A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church