Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (speaking, writing & argumentation)
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 12, 2024
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (speaking, writing & argumentation)
Position Type
Visiting
School/Area
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Communication
Position Description
The Department of Communication at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time, three-year, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 2024. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field by August 2024 and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.
We are interested in candidates who specialize in speaking, writing, and argumentation. Possible teaching responsibilities include an introductory course in public speaking, an early-major speaking and writing course focusing on civic discourse, and a mid-major course in applied writing.
Applications are due by May 15, 2024. All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three colleagues capable of providing a recommendation to our application system. In their application letter, applicants should highlight their teaching philosophy and provide evidence of their instructional effectiveness. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials.
The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Communication is a signature program at the College and is home to over 800 majors, minors, and graduate students. The department's 22 full-time faculty members train students in writing, speaking, and media while teaching them to be more conscientious and ethical creators and consumers of communication messages. Faculty members bring their wide range of expertise into classes that closely align with their scholarly interests. Communication curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, including partnerships across the vibrant coastal city of Charleston. Students and faculty also partner with the department's renowned National Advisory Council of communication and media professionals.
For more information on the College of Charleston and the Department of Communication, visit https://charleston.edu/ and https://charleston.edu/communication/index.php. Direct questions to Dr. Ryan Milner, search committee chair, at milnerrm@charleston.edu. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date
04/11/2024
Closing Date
05/15/2024
Open Until Filled?
No
Posting Number
F2016404P
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15281
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Internal Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (speaking, writing & argumentation)
Position Type
Visiting
School/Area
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Communication
Position Description
The Department of Communication at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time, three-year, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 2024. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field by August 2024 and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.
We are interested in candidates who specialize in speaking, writing, and argumentation. Possible teaching responsibilities include an introductory course in public speaking, an early-major speaking and writing course focusing on civic discourse, and a mid-major course in applied writing.
Applications are due by May 15, 2024. All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three colleagues capable of providing a recommendation to our application system. In their application letter, applicants should highlight their teaching philosophy and provide evidence of their instructional effectiveness. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials.
The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Communication is a signature program at the College and is home to over 800 majors, minors, and graduate students. The department's 22 full-time faculty members train students in writing, speaking, and media while teaching them to be more conscientious and ethical creators and consumers of communication messages. Faculty members bring their wide range of expertise into classes that closely align with their scholarly interests. Communication curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, including partnerships across the vibrant coastal city of Charleston. Students and faculty also partner with the department's renowned National Advisory Council of communication and media professionals.
For more information on the College of Charleston and the Department of Communication, visit https://charleston.edu/ and https://charleston.edu/communication/index.php. Direct questions to Dr. Ryan Milner, search committee chair, at milnerrm@charleston.edu. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date
04/11/2024
Closing Date
05/15/2024
Open Until Filled?
No
Posting Number
F2016404P
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15281
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
