Rhetorical Studies, Associate/Full Professor, Communication Studies, College of Urban Affairs [R0126599]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Rhetorical Studies, Associate/Full Professor, Communication Studies, College of Urban Affairs [R0126599]

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV   is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Communication Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites candidates for a senior hire at the level of Associate or Professor in Rhetorical Studies to begin August 2022. We seek an established rhetoric scholar with expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital, science and technology, and/or environmental/resilience communication. We're looking for a scholar whose research has practical, pragmatic, and problem-solving applications. Successful applicants will teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise and maintain an active research program.

As part of UNLV's Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, the Department of Communication Studies offers degree pathways in public advocacy, organizational communication, and interpersonal communication. The department includes the Public Communication Initiative, which researches and teaches audience-centered technical communication. We are committed to ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in our faculty and strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy , all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request.  All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage . 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD in Communication from a regionally accredited college or university, an academic record commensurate with the rank of Associate or Professor, and excellence in research and teaching. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment. Assistant professors close to promotion will be considered. Preferred candidates will have experience in mentoring graduate students. Potential for obtaining external funding will be considered a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment.

Faculty rank will be dependent upon education and experience as outlined below:

• Associate Professor (tenured): terminal degree, experience, and demonstrate distinguished scholarship and a record of extramural research funding.
• Professor (tenured): terminal degree, experience, and demonstrate distinguished scholarship and a record of extramural research funding.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding. 

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on December 1, 2021 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Donovan Conley, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to UNLV's Title IX Coordinator Michelle Sposito. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online reporting form, by email at [email protected], by phone at (702) 895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.

Job Category

ACADEMIC Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.