Assistant Professor of Communication at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia

Job Description:

Assistant Professor of Communication




Job ID: 269677

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:



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Job Summary


Job ID 269677


Position #: 40070755


Augusta University's Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences' Department of Communication is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Integrated Strategic Communication/Communication Studies, anticipated to begin August 1, 2024. We seek individuals who can teach three (3) courses per semester. Candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. or M.F.A. at the time the position beings in August 2024. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.



Responsibilities

• Teaching three (3) assigned courses in integrated strategic communication/communication studies per semester


• Conducting peer-reviewed research


• Providing service for the department, college, university, and the social work profession

Required Qualifications


MFA or Ph.D. in communication, mass communication, communication studies, or media studies, or a closely related discipline.



Assistant Professor- Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;


• Evidence of ability as a teacher;


• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;


• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,


• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications


Active publication record






Professional experience in integrated strategic communication or corporate/government communication



Shift/Salary/Benefits


This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter an annual contract.


The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. and considered full-time


Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.


Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!


Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.


Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but no limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.


Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php



College/Department Information


The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.






The Department of Communication at Augusta University prepares students for today's rapidly changing workplace and emphasizes transferable skills that employers demand in dynamic, creative, and team-oriented environments. In preparation for their career endeavors, our majors develop high professional and ethical standards while coming to appreciate both the innovative nature of modern communication and the importance of enduring democratic values in a free and open society. The department offers an integrated curriculum with the goal of producing graduates with a broad knowledge of communication, including the fundamental skills of the professions and an understanding of the theoretic, legal, and ethical dimensions of communication. The department's areas of study include communication studies, journalism, public relations, and audio and video production. The department has a video production lab, a student newspaper and magazine, student-produced podcasts, a scholarly journal, and several student organizations, including the Media Club and the Society of Professional Journalists. The Augusta University Department of Communication website is: https://www.augusta.edu/pamplin/communication/index.php.



About Us


Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.


Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.



Location


Our Summerville Campus:


2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904



Conditions of Employment


All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.


Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.


For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.


All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.



Equal Employment Opportunity


Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.



How To Apply


To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs .


Please upload your Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy Statement on AU Students, Research Statement, and a list of three references with contact information as one document.


We will begin reviewing applications on March 22, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.


Contact: Dr. David W. Bulla, Department Chair, at dbulla@augusta.edu.



Other Information


This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."


Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.




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