Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication (2 positions)

Employer: Communication Studies, New Mexico State University

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003

Starts: Sep 24, 2019

Closes: Oct 26, 2019

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General Description    The Department of Communication Studies at New Mexico State University seeks to hire two tenure-track faculty members to begin in the fall semester of 2020.    For the first position, department seeks a colleague to teach and conduct empirically-based research in the areas of social influence and/or communication technology. Other highly desired areas of scholarship include political communication, quantitative or qualitative research methods, and/or experience in the basic course in Communication.  Applicants should apply on-line here <a href="https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/36318">https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/36318</a>   For the second position, the department seeks a colleague to teach and conduct empirically-based research in cultural/intercultural communication and/or health communication. Other desired areas of scholarship include communication theory, communication technology/social media, quantitative or qualitative research methods, and/or experience in the basic course in Communication. Applicants should apply on-line here <a href="https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/36319">https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/36319</a>   Qualifications:  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely-related area at the time of hire in the fall semester of 2020. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of a developing research program as well as potential for obtaining external research funds. Candidates must also provide evidence of effectiveness in teaching.     Applicants should submit the following: 1) a letter of interest addressing teaching philosophy, research and professional goals, and interest in working in our department; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) examples of scholarship, and 5) three letters of reference. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States, which includes a criminal background check.