8696 Media Ecology, Position Announcement, Gonzaga University

Position Announcement

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in M.A. Program in Communication and Leadership Studies

Open Date: Review of applications begins February 22, 2012.

Job Title: Assistant Professor M.A. Program in Communication and Leadership Studies

Classification: Tenure-track Faculty

Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Program and the Position:
Young, vibrant, growing M.A. program (www.gonzaga.edu/coml) seeks a communication scholar interested in communication theory and praxis who has excellent teaching skills. In its eighth year, the Program has attracted more than 500 students who take courses either on campus or on-line. The program has a strong interest in global and ethical aspects of communication.  Teaching experience and clear plan of research desirable.  Ph.D.required in Communication or closely related discipline (e.g., , journalism, communication studies, organizational communication).

Responsibilities:
This position seeks a strong generalist who can teach a variety of our courses, including Theorizing Communication and Communication Thesis or Project. The person will also help us achieve our Department and University Mission. We are seeking a dynamic individual who can both understand the balance of the curriculum and help to guide its growth and quality. Theprogram’s emphasis is on global and ethical aspects of communication from a media and culture or media ecologist perspective.  Teaching responsibilities would focus on COML 504, COML 508, COML 509, COML 517, COML 680, and will include campus as well as online classes.

Required Qualifications:
1)   earned doctorate in communication or closely related discipline (e.g., , journalism, communication studies, organizational communication);
2)   evidence of teaching both campus and online courses; and
3)   record of sustained scholarly engagement in the field of communication and leadership studies

Responsibilities:
1)   teaching campus-based and online graduate-level courses in the Department;
2)   advising campus and online students;
3)   serving on Department, School, and University committees as needed; and
4)   maintaining an active research agenda in the field of communication and leadership studies.

To apply or view the full position description, please visit our website atwww.gonzaga.edu/employment .  For assistance with your online application, call 509-313-5996. Please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of teaching philosophy, and three recommendation letters. Deadline for application is February 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Email inquiries to Kathy Gustafson, Program Assistant Department of Communication and Leadership atgustafson@gonzaga.edu<file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\loveland\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Internet%20Files\Content.Outlook\GB2YI6HR\gustafson@gonzaga.edu>.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission.  Gonzaga University is an AA/EEO employer committed to diversity.

John Caputo,
Chair and Walter Ong, S.J. Scholar
Gonzaga University