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University of Houston - Clear Lake Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication in Houston, Texas
Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication
Description
The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for a one-year faculty position at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024 in the Communication and Digital Media Studies programs. The undergraduate Communication and graduate Digital Media Studies programs are housed in the Communication and Studio Arts department within the College of Human Sciences and Humanities. The candidate will be expected to teach courses satisfying the needs of the program, such as Introduction to Mass Communication, Public Speaking, Social Media Analytics, Mass Media & Society, and courses focused on multimedia storytelling & production. Area of research expertise is open.
Duties:
Teach four classes per semester (Fall and Spring)
Participate on college, program and departmental committees.
Maintain a productive research program with potential for student involvement
Qualifications
Required:
Master's degree in Communication, or related field
Knowledge in current pedagogical techniques for successful student learning in the Communication discipline
Proficiency in online learning management system, Canvas
Interpersonal skills to resolve student complaints and conflicts
Preferred:
Bilingual Skills (especially Spanish)
Earned Doctorate or advanced ABD
Area of research expertise inmultimedia storytelling focus
Required Attachments by Candidate Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Research Statement, Evidence of Effective Teaching
Notes to Applicant:
Applications are only accepted online through our Job Opportunities website. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and evidence of teaching excellence. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. must be provided as condition of employment. Background check is required. You must pass a criminal history record check. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Reference providers will be contacted for final candidates only. The position will be open until filled, with priority given to applications received by June 1, 2024. We reserve the right to extend the search or not fill position.
Schedule: Full-time
Organization: C0184 Communication & Studio Arts