Assistant Professor-Communication

Position Information

Posting Number	2012557Faculty
Working Title	Assistant Professor-Communication
Pay Rate	Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Regular/Temporary	Regular
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment	Tenure Track
Contract Period	9 month
Employment Category
Adjunct Position?	No

Position Summary Information

Position Summary	The Department of Communication at Austin Peay State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic year 2024-2025. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field. Applicants with ABD status may be considered, but must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024. The position is in the Professional Communication major. It requires experience in Public Relations and/or Corporate Communication. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international communication organizations is required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities	Maintain a 4/4 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of Austin Peay’s students Utilize effective teaching methods, diverse teaching techniques and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of Austin Peay’s students Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area Develop and maintain an active research agenda Keep up-to-date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities Advise students, fulfill departmental, college, and university committee assignments Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of Austin Peay State University, its academic units, and its campus community Demonstrate respect for and support Austin Peay State University’s diverse campus community and student population
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media Effective interpersonal communication skills Strong oral and written communication skills Analytic and problems solving skills Active and effective listening skills Ability to collaborate with peers and students Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
Physical Requirements	Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications	Earned Ph.D. in Communication or related field from an accredited institution at time of appointment; ABD applicants may be considered, but must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. A minimum of two (2) years experience teaching at the college or university level; A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate communication, marketing communication, and/or public relations; Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities; Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity; A background search will be required of the successful applicant. Preferred A minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching online courses. A minimum of two (2) years experience working with learning management systems.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	09/19/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV. - If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “[email protected]” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. - If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application. - You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Please refer all questions to [email protected] IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities. The Office of Institutional Culture has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email: OEAI[email protected] .