Communication Studies - Assistant Professor or Contract Faculty

Job Number: 08072
Current Status: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 12, 2008. Position will remain open until filled.

(Option for an Assistant Professor, tenure track with terminal degree or a one-year benefited Contract Faculty position with the possibility of renewal without terminal degree)

Are you trained in social-scientific approaches to communication study? Want to be part of a growing department composed of faculty members who truly enjoy working together? The Department of Communication and Media Studies at Plymouth State University (PSU) is seeking a dynamic faculty colleague who is an outstanding teacher and promising scholar beginning in August 2008.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include teaching our lower-division Introduction to Communication course and our upper-division Communication Research Methods (combining qualitative and quantitative approaches), Communication Theory, and Media Effects (from the social-scientific perspective) courses. In addition, the ability to teach one (or both) of the following courses is a plus: Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies and/or Global Perspectives in the Media.

• Candidates will also provide advisement to undergraduate students and engage in departmental and university service activities internal and external to the campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline; ABD's in the final stages of doctorate will be considered for tenure-track position.
• Master's with additional graduate course work towards a doctorate will be considered for a one-year benefited contract faculty position
• Expertise in social-scientific approaches to communication study
• College or university teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, effectiveness in scholarly activity

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Application: To receive consideration for this position, please submit a:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) current letters of recommendation
• PSU Faculty Application (Please fill-in, print and sign)
• Sample teaching evaluations
• Copies of graduate transcripts

Interested applicants may send the above requested application materials electronically in MS Word or PDF format to psu-hrjobs@plymouth.edu or address hard copy to:

Plymouth State University
Communication Studies - Assistant Professor or Contract Faculty - Job# 08072
Human Resources MSC#14
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264

Benefits and Salary

PSU will offer a salary that is competitive commensurate with experience and credentials. We also offer a competitive benefit program. Information about the benefits available to faculty at PSU can at USNH Benefits.

Background Check

The finalist for this position will be required to undergo a full background check. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results.

EEO/AA Employer Statement: Plymouth State University is an EEO/AA Employer. We are committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity, equity and inclusiveness across our campus community and encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.