How to Apply
Follow the application procedures in the announcement. After screening by a search committee, successful candidates will complete an employment application, provided by the university or which can be downloaded as a (.pdf).
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Permanent, Full Time, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position
AA # 25-1-119 & AA# 25-1-120
The Department of Communication Studies at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania invites applications for two tenure track assistant professor positions beginning Fall 2012. Applicants should have their Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related field by the start date of the fall semester. ABD will be considered on a contingent contractual basis; however, the Ph.D. must be completed by the start date.
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, an active research agenda, and a commitment to service. We welcome diverse methodological approaches (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, critical, or performance) to teaching and research. We seek outstanding applicants whose research and teaching interests complement the current Communication Studies faculty.
Position #1
An ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Small Group Communication, Communication Training in Organizations, Organizational Communication Theory, Conflict Management & Resolution, and Communication for Business Professionals. Additional courses may include Communication Research Methods and Communication Theory.
Position #2
An ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Relational Communication, Family Communication, Conflict Management & Resolution, and Leadership and Team Building. Additional courses may include Communication Research Methods and Communication Theory.
Faculty are also encouraged to develop additional special topics courses in their area of specialization. Applicants will teach Public Speaking and/or Interpersonal Communication as part of their regular load. Pre-finalists for both positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, a teaching demonstration, and a brief research presentation to be viewed by the department faculty. The department consists of 11 full time faculty members, six temporary faculty members, and approximately 350 majors.
Only completed applications postmarked by Jan. 10, 2012 can be assured full consideration.
Letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a one page statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial grade transcripts, and three professional letters of recommendation should be sent to:
- Dr. Nicole Defenbaugh
- Search Committee Chair
- Dept. of Communication Studies
- Bloomsburg University
- 400 E. 2nd Street
- Bloomsburg, PA 17815
A recommendation by the majority of the regular, fulltime department faculty is required for hire, and competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO Employer. Prior to final offer of employment the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including but not limited to employment verification, educational, and other credential verifications and criminal background check. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. For more information visit our website at www.bloomu.edu.