Assistant Professor of Communication

Position Details Position Details About the Institution Indiana State University is a world-class center of higher education, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and serving a multi-state region that stretches from Indianapolis to St.
Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond.
It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.
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Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas.
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S.
states and many countries around the world.
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edu Comments to Applicants Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.
S.
for other than practical training.
The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Please note that the references you provide on your online application will be receiving notification request for a recommendation letter.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For full consideration, submit application materials by November 27, 2023.
Job Title Assistant Professor of Communication Department Communication Work Schedule TBD Standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
Notice of Vacancy Number F23-00137 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Open Date 11/01/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits.
The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University.
Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products.
Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
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The contributions are vested immediately.
There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
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Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate.
Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived.
Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.
Optional Benefits Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Job Summary/Basic Function Successful faculty will be able to teach in the undergraduate curricular core, in the areas of specialty the candidate brings to the Department, as well as electives (e.
g.
visual communication, immersive journalism, sport media, investigative journalism, media theory and/or media criticism).
Evidence of successful teaching ability is requested.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest in and experience with one or more of our program areas/concentrations.
Faculty will have the opportunity to work with our graduate program as well.
Faculty are expected to advise undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Documented experience working with professional student organizations will be beneficial.
Successful candidates will join colleagues’ continuing efforts to maintain innovative coursework responsive to the state of change that characterizes the field in Communication.
Candidates must have earned a PhD in Communication or terminal degree in related fields and/or subfields represented in our programs (e.
g.
Journalism, Mass Comm, Digital and Interactive Media, Media Studies, Public Relations, and Cultural Communication).
Participation in national and international professional associations is desirable.
Tenure Track and tenured faculty teaching load is 12 credit hours per term, however the majority of tenured/tenure track faculty in the department teach a 3-3 load, with 3 credit hours reassigned to support scholarly and/or creative projects, advising organizations, or other assignments.
Specific Responsibilities Teaching duties will include face to face class assignments and may include online course delivery.
Required Relevant Education & Experience Documented evidence of a PhD or terminal degree including advanced ABD candidates Required Field(s) of Study Communication or related fields and/or subfields represented in our programs (e.
g.
Journalism, Mass Comm, Digital and Interactive Media, Media Studies, Public Relations, and Cultural Communication) by the time of appointment, August 1, 2024.
ABD’s will be considered.
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience The position requires a terminal degree (e.
g.
M.
F.
A.
or Ph.
D.
) Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Attention to detail, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications & Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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