Posting Details Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor (Communication, Media, Journalism and Film)-9 month appointment Work Location Springfield Campus Department Communication, Media, Journalism & Film HR Home Department 020211 COMMUNICATION, MEDIA, JOURNALISM & FILM Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.Description of Primary Duties The successful candidate will teach three classes per semester in undergraduate and graduate level courses in organizational communication or strategic communication. Candidate must be able to teach quantitative research methods at the graduate level.Candidate will advise majors and participate in service activities appropriate to a tenure-track faculty position. Ability to work collegially and supportively with faculty colleagues and alumni with attention to the Missouri State University’s Public Affairs Mission of cultural competence, community engagement, and ethical leadership. Research and service duties as described in department guidelines.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.Additional Qualifications Ph.D.in Communication Studies; ABD considered with completion of degree by May 31, 2025; evidence of teaching effectiveness and potential for significant scholarship. Applicants must have a focused research agenda. Applicants will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in face to face and online contexts. Salary commensurate with teaching experience and education.Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 10/11/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is November 8, 2024. Review of applications will continue until filled.Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non-Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting Detail Posting Number 20240090FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77634 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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