Assistant Professor-Communication Studies

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Assistant Professor-Communication Studies

Category:

Faculty

Department:

Communications and Media

Locations:

Oneonta, NY

Posted:

Jan 18, 2022

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

141698

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About SUNY Oneonta:

The Department of Communication and Media at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. We seek a teacher-scholar who has teaching experience and/or scholarly expertise in Environmental and Organizational Communication, approaching these areas of inquiry from critical/cultural, qualitative, performative, and/or rhetorical perspectives. The appointment begins Fall 2022 and is part of a cohort of eight new faculty who have a strong interest in one or more aspects of Sustainability, as defined in the UN initiative around the Sustainable Development Goals. Go to https://sdgs.un.org/goals

. We anticipate that the new assistant professor will have the opportunity to participate in cross-disciplinary teaching initiatives.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 6,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it's the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

The Department of Communication and Media offers two majors - Communication Studies and Media Studies - with nearly 500 majors, 15 full-time faculty, and 15 part-time faculty members. The Department houses a community of thriving teachers, scholars, artists, and practitioners across the fields of Communication Studies and Media Studies. Students working toward a degree in Communication Studies take courses in intercultural communication, relational communication, organizational and small group communication, and rhetoric. Our students graduate with a greater appreciation and understanding of the vital role communication plays in social change, and what it means to engage the world as participatory global citizens. To learn more about the Department, please visit: https://suny.oneonta.edu/communication-media

Job Description:

Duties include but not limited to:

Teaching courses in the Communication Studies' introductory and intermediate core curriculum; teaching and developing courses in the candidate's areas of expertise that complement the College's sustainability goals and the Communication Studies major; engaging in scholarship in the candidate's area of expertise; serving on departmental and college-wide committees; student advisement; continuing professional development; and participating in cross-disciplinary initiatives. This position requires teaching 21 credits per year.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Terminal degree (ABD considered; completion required by date of appointment) in Communication or closely related field with a focus in critical/cultural, qualitative, performative, and/or rhetorical approaches to Environmental and Organizational Communication; evidence of inclusive excellence in undergraduate teaching, dedication to scholarship, and academic interests that align with the Department's commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Preferred:

Ability to expand the department's course offerings on the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, and environmental justice; expertise in social media; experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural population.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=141698

. Candidates should submit a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; a statement that demonstrates evidence of inclusive pedagogies and innovative teaching practices; and contact information for three professional references.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity

. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Suny College At Oneonta
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