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adjunct Professor of Rhetoric/Media:University of Memphis

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adjunct Professor of Rhetoric/Media

 

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Posting Information

Posting Number: FAE1837
Advertised Title: adjunct Professor of Rhetoric/Media
Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number: 002706
Job Category: Full-Time Faculty
Department: Communication & Film
Position Summary: The Department of Communication & Film at the University of Memphis seeks to fill a tenure-track adjunct professor position in Rhetoric/Media at its Memphis campus beginning August 2025.

Listing description
This is a tenure track, 9-month faculty position on the main campus (Memphis).
We seek to hire a rhetoric/media scholar specializing in digital rhetoric/media. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, transnational studies, feminism/womanism, discapability studies, and race/sexuality. The prosperous candidates should be able to teach lower-division rhetoric/media studies courses and other courses in undergraduate and graduate curricula, develop courses in their area of skills, and advise graduate (MA and PhD) and undergraduate students.

Minimum Appropriate qualifications:
-PhD in Communication Studies (or related discipline) in hand at the time of appointment
-Demonstrated scholarly achievement appropriate to the level of the position
-Demonstrated practice and excellence in teaching
-availability to teach online asynchronous courses
-availability to work with MA and PhD students

income:
Commensurate with practice

advantages:
Information about benefits available to university employees can be found here: https://www.memphis.edu/hr/prospective.php .

General information:
With an enrollment of 22,000 students, The University of Memphis is a leading metropolitan research university noted for drawing on the strengths and challenges of our urban setting and region. One of six departments in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department of Communication & Film includes 20 full-time faculty members, approximately 45 graduate students (MA and PhD), and over 200 undergraduate majors. At the undergraduate and MA levels, we offer concentrations in Film and Video production and Communication Studies. At the PhD level, we offer programs in Rhetoric/Media Studies and Applied Communication. Detailed information about the Department and the University can be found at memphis.edu/communication and memphis.edu .

Application Process:
To apply for the position, please complete the online application at workforum.memphis.edu . candidates must upload a cover letter, current academic vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, one example of academic writing, a list of three professional references with contact information, and an unofficial transcript. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024 . For questions or additional information, Contact Us by the committee chair, Dr. Andre E. Johnson, at ajohnsn6@memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Appointment will be located on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, discapability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: -PhD in Communication Studies (or related discipline) in hand at the time of appointment
-Demonstrated scholarly achievement appropriate to the level of the position
-Demonstrated practice and excellence in teaching
-availability to teach online asynchronous courses
-availability to work with MA and PhD students

Special Conditions:
Posting Date: 09/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/31/2024
Open Until Screening Begins: No
Hiring Range: Commensurate with practice
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to candidates: To apply for the position, please complete the online application at workforum.memphis.edu . candidates must upload a cover letter, current academic vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, one example of academic writing, and a list of three professional references with contact information. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024 . For questions or additional information, Contact Us by the committee chair, Dr. Andre E. Johnson, at ajohnsn6@memphis.edu.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references:
Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only):

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
   » Curriculum Vitae
   » Cover Letter
   » Teaching Philosophy
   » Other Document 1
   » References List
   » Unofficial Transcript Optional Documents

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Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Address: Memphis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/09/2024 / Viewed 4 times
Contact Information
Company: University of Memphis
Contact Email: ajohnsn6@memphis.edu


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