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Central Michigan University Communication (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Communication (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)
Posting Number: F-0820
College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media
Home Department: Communication
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date:
Position Summary:
The Communication Area of the School of Communication, Journalism, and Media seeks an Assistant Professor of Communication with expertise related to any of the following areas: (a) communication for social justice or climate justice; (b) communication for social activism or social movements; © communication for social change; or (d) health communication campaigns.
Required Qualifications:
• PhD in Communication (must be completed no later than August, 2024). • Previous college teaching experience in communication courses. • Ability to teach courses related to change campaigns (e.g., health communication campaigns, social change campaigns, organizational change campaigns, labor organizing, or social movements) • Active research agenda related to change campaigns (e.g., health communication campaigns, social change campaigns, organizational change campaigns, labor organizing, or social movements) • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience studying mediated communication campaigns (e.g., digital activism or multimedia change campaigns). • Experience mentoring or teaching graduate students.
Message to Applicants:
The Communication Area of the School of Communication, Journalism, and Media seeks a candidate who shares our commitment to diverse and inclusive perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and service. By leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds, and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo, and create better outcomes for our students and community. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Include links to examples of published professional work. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by December 15.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
The Hiring Committee will send a link to your references to submit letters of recommendation.
About the Department:
The School of Communication, Journalism, & Media at Central Michigan University is dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media, and more.
Our faculty are scholars and industry professionals who are passionate about mentorship and guiding students toward successful careers in communication and media.
For more information, please visit our http://scjm.cmich.edu
Posting Begins: 11/08/2023
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Type of Recruitment: External
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations a