University of Connecticut, Department of Communication
INTRODUCTION
The University of Connecticut
(UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a one-year, annually renewable
non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Communication at the
rank of Assistant Professor in Residence. The position will be based on our
Stamford campus and will begin on January 1, 2025 or August 23, 2025
(negotiable). This hire is part of a strategic initiative to offer the
Communication major in its entirety on the Stamford campus, capitalizing on the
academic and professional opportunities posed by its proximity to New York
City. The Stamford major was launched in 2022 and now enrolls over 100
students. On the whole, the Department of Communication has 19 tenure-stream
faculty members and 5 Assistant Professors-in-Residence across two campuses and
has approximately 35 graduate students and 1000 undergraduate majors. For more
information see https://comm.uconn.edu.
The successful candidate will share
a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level and be
capable of teaching a broad range of courses in the department including those
in marketing, advertising, and public relations, as well as those in their area
of specialization. The teaching load will be seven courses across the academic
year – three courses for one semester and four courses for the other semester.
The ability and desire to supervise our newly chartered chapter of PRSSA is highly
desired. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation
among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research,
teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity
in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into
instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing
pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles
and intellectual interests.
Founded in 1881, the UConn is a Land
Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is
the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus
in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and
Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at
the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000
faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates
and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie
Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public
universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach,
UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged
citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the
health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural,
and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a
beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation
and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly,
research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities
and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and
support for student success have enabled the University to become
extraordinarily selective.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Ph.D. in Communication (ABD candidates will be
considered with the expectation that the PhD is completed before the start
date).
- Ability to take an empirical, data-driven approach to
the study of Communication.
- Interest in working with a diverse student body.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in marketing, public relations,
and/or advertising.
- Teaching experience that includes non-traditional,
first-generation, and/or historically underrepresented student
populations.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 9-month,
annually renewable, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of
January 1, 2025 or August 23, 2025 (negotiable). This one-year contract may be
renewed or lead to a multi-year contract in the future based on funding and
performance. This position does not lead to permanent academic tenure, though
the University has a separate promotional ladder for non-tenure stream faculty
(see https://provost.uconn.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/promotion-tenure-reappointment/). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful
candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment
criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs
Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27654 and submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Teaching statement
(including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to
effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.);
- Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating
multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical
techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
- 3 letters of reference.
Evaluation of applicants will begin November
1, 2024. For more information regarding the Department of Communication please
visit the department website at https://comm.uconn.edu/
At the University of Connecticut,
our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a
culturally diverse community.
This position will be filled subject
to budgetary approval.
All employees are subject to
adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
All members of the University of
Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an
inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut
aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has
actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The
success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee
and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a
respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to
feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their
ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s
unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community
to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.
The University of Connecticut is an
AA/EEO Employer.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Commitment to diversity statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
Department of Communication
337 Mansfield Road, U-1259
Storrs, CT 06269-1259