The Department of Communication, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning 1 September 2008.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD (must complete the degree before contract start date) Communication; concentration in organizational communication preferred; college teaching and research experience in relevant course areas; evidence of teaching effectiveness; commitment to teaching excellence; strong potential for scholarly achievement.
Responsibilities: Teaching four courses (three preparations) per semester, professional development, and service activities at the departmental, divisional and college levels. Candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to teach Senior Capstone, Organizational Communication, Business and Professional Speaking, and Public Speaking. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop courses in area of research interest.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send all of the following to Dr. Diane M. Nicodemus, Chair; Communication Search Committee #41002; University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; 450 Schoolhouse Road; Johnstown, PA 15904: Letter of application; vita; transcripts of all higher education; evidence of teaching effectiveness (including syllabi for relevant courses, and sets of student evaluations); evidence of commitment to teaching excellence (including statement of teaching philosophy, teaching awards, etc.); three letters of reference (under separate cover directly from source, or official placement file). Note: Ideally, referees should address applicant’s commitment to undergraduate teaching.
The anticipated closing date is March 24, 2008 or until the position is filled. Only completed application packets will be advanced in consideration.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
