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Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication – Western Michigan University

The School of Communication invites applications for an assistant/associate professor position with an expected start date in August 2018.

Candidates ideally will understand current best practices in basic course design and instruction in communication. Candidates must have expertise and experience in online teaching. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in communication, or have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to August 15, 2018.

Demonstrated excellence in classroom and online teaching and evidence of a record of continuing or promising scholarly/ creative activity are required.  Experience mentoring students from underrepresented groups and/or diverse socio-economic backgrounds as well as experience mentoring graduate students is desirable.

The position includes the following responsibilities.  Provide instruction in the COM minor curriculum online, specifically one section per fall and spring in the faculty member’s area of expertise.  Serve as director of the basic course in communication, COM 1000 Communication and Community Engagement, a hybrid introductory communication course. Specific basic course duties include 1) developing and administering all instructional activities for face-to-face and online instruction in the course; 2) training and supervising graduate students and part time instructors assigned to COM 1000; 3) expanding online sections and instructional capabilities for COM 1000; 4) working with community colleges and Extended University Programs to facilitate COM 1000 student success. Maintain an active research and/or creative activities agenda. Provide service to the department, university and the discipline.

Western Michigan University is a Carnegie Classification Research Extensive Institution. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity.  WMU is a campus of 24,000 and prides itself on its Carnegie classification and continues to expand its research mission through the inclusion of students at all levels in research endeavors. It is an institution that attracts and retains leading scholars with national and international reputations for innovative research. Both the University and the School maintain a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and to retaining the friendliness and personal attention that often are associated with smaller institutions.

The School of Communication at Western Michigan University embraces the philosophy of engaged scholarship – a philosophy that grounds our theory and research in a practical effort to make an impact on our personal relationships, organizations, communities, society and the global community. We have a nationally-recognized masters program and 19 tenure-track faculty actively engaged in student mentoring, who have national and international research and creative activity records.  Our graduate program exemplifies a program that engages students in public scholarship, providing transparent criteria for student success, and employs the best practices such as teamwork, interdisciplinary approaches, and mentoring.  Our undergraduate curriculum serves approximately 630 students in seven majors, including Communication Studies; Film, Video, and Media Studies; Interpersonal Communication; Journalism; Organizational Communication; Public Relations; and Telecommunications and Information Management, and 165 students in two minors:  Communication and Journalism.

Kalamazoo is located only two and half hours by car from Chicago and Detroit and only 45 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan. It is located in one of Michigan’s designated research corridors, maintaining a strong life sciences/biotech presence and supporting two leading medical centers. With 230,000 people in the greater Kalamazoo area, the community offers an array of cultural events, entertainment, and all-season recreation. The city supports a nationally-recognized symphony and has earned a reputation for a vibrant community theatre and visual arts scene. Kalamazoo is also the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship program offered to all Kalamazoo Public School students that covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees to any Michigan public institution of higher learning.

WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable Federal and State law.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives to the School through their research and teaching and have successful experience mentoring students of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salaries are competitive.  The academic year is eight months (late August through April). Generous fringe benefits, including full TIAA/CREF contributions, are provided, as are opportunities to teach in the summer for additional compensation.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2018, and will continue until filled. Applicants should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm to apply. Online applications should include: a) vita, and b) letter of application which addresses fulfillment of qualifications including summary of research program, summary of teaching experience, and pedagogical philosophy. Graduate transcripts should be mailed directly to: Basic Course Director Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5318. In electronic format, applicants must provide a) summary of teaching evaluations, b) two examples of research/creative activity, and c) three letters of recommendation sent to Deb.karnemaat@wmich.edu. For further information: http://www.wmich.edu/communication.

This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses

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Communication Lecturer (non-tenure) – University of Pittsburgh

The Department of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two new faculty colleagues at the rank of Lecturer, non-tenure stream. These colleagues would teach undergraduate courses in public speaking and other classes, such as argument, interpersonal communication, small group communication, television and society, and communication ethics, as needed by the Department. They would also be expected to participate in service activities and other educational activities such as undergraduate research mentorship, directed studies, and internships. Ideal candidates will have prior experience teaching public speaking and other undergraduate classes with a solid record of teaching excellence. This is a one-year, non-tenure stream position with possibility of renewal subject to performance review.

NTS Lecturers are voting members of the Department’s faculty and can participate in the University’s broader governance. The intellectual and pedagogical environment at the University of Pittsburgh provides ample opportunities for substantive conversations regarding teaching excellence, including Speaking in the Disciplines, Writing in the Disciplines, and the University Center for Teaching and Learning.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of the appointment. Starting date for the position is September 1, 2018. Salary and benefits are competitive. This institution offers benefits to same-sex and different sex domestic partners. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi and course assignments, student course evaluations, and peer evaluations of teaching to Professor Lester C. Olson, Department Chair, comm@pitt.edu with the position title, NTS Lecturer, in the subject heading.

In order to receive full consideration, applications must be received by February 1, 2018. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Visiting Assistant Professor, 3-D/Drawing – St. Lawrence University

The department of Art & Art History at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August 2018. We are primarily looking for an artist who will bring a critical and creative approach to teaching courses that will enhance the 3-d/extended media offerings in the department; these might include sculpture, ceramics, installation, and digital processes. In addition, this person will also be expected to teach beginning or advanced drawing courses.

We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic and national perspectives to their scholarship and teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA with teaching experience in 3-d area of competency and in drawing, with evidence of continuing artistic accomplishment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with a statement that addresses professional and artistic goals, current CV, teaching philosophy and a link to professional website with images of current work and student work. Applicants should also submit a separate document with a statement indicating how they can contribute in tangible ways to St. Lawrence University’s commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community and classrooms. These documents can be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of your application.

Additionally, three confidential references are required [the required information input in the reference contact information section of your application will be utilized to send a system-derived email requesting a recommendation letter from each reference].

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2018, continuing until the position is filled. Please direct any questions or queries to Professor Melissa Schulenberg at mschulenberg@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Other Document (URL)
  5. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

  • Multi Media
  • Research Statement
  • Sample Syllabi
  • Unofficial Transcripts

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Part-Time Program Manager – The Processing Foundation 

DEADLINE: FEB. 12, 2018, 11:59 P.M.

The Processing Foundation’s mission is to promote software literacy within the visual arts, and visual literacy within technology-related fields — and to make these fields accessible to diverse communities. The Program Manager will play a key role in our developing foundation by managing fundraising efforts, program activities, and financial administration. We have the basis for each of these in place, and seek someone that can oversee and develop them further. The Program Manager will work closely with the Board of Directors, the Director of Advocacy, and other collaborators. We are an organization that values learning, and aim to create opportunities for this within the position.

The Program Manager’s responsibilities will include:

Fundraising (50%)
Managing the Community Membership donation program
Researching, planning, and writing grants
Building a donor base
General program management (25%)
Leading the administration for Google Summer of Code
Collaborating with the Director of Advocacy for editorial and writing tasks
Managing the website

Financial administration (20%)
Oversight, making payments, working on the annual 990 form

Social media (5%)
Medium, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube

This is a half-time salaried position for an average of 20 hours per week, salary based on experience. The position does not include benefits. It is a one year contract position with a possibility to extend. Our team has members based in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Berlin, and we work together online, and in person when we can. The Program Manager will work primarily remotely, and can be based anywhere, though there is a preference for candidates based in Los Angeles or NYC.

The ideal candidate has strong program management and communication skills, and a commitment to promoting diversity and access in arts and technology fields. Preferred two or more years experience in project management and/or non-profit administration, with some experience working in the art and/or tech fields.

The Processing Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability, or genetics. Candidates from groups generally underrepresented in the arts or tech fields are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume including contact information for two references to foundation@processing.org with subject: “Project Manager application” by February 12.

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Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program – Communication Studies at Montgomery County Community College

(2018-2019 Academic Year)

*This position will have college-wide teaching responsibilities that include being assigned to instruct at our Blue Bell, Pottstown, Lansdale, Conshohocken, virtual campus and/or offsite locations.

The Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program, in support of the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, promotes and advances the careers of exceptional scholars from historically underrepresented groups. The one-year program provides each fellow with opportunities for teaching, student engagement, peer mentoring, and professional development as educators and scholars.

Since its inception in 2007, the College has been enriched by the program through innovative curricula, scholarship, student connections, and advances in cultural competencies and awareness.  The underpinnings of divergent academic interests, cultural backgrounds, and professional experiences, together with the presence of diverse faculty role models, contribute greatly to the success of all students. The Selection Committee will consider applicants from any discipline taught at the College, preference this year will be given to candidates with a degree in Communication Studies (Human, Strategic, or Speech).

DUTIES:
-Reduced teaching load in both semesters.
-Participate fully in the life of the college, including committee assignments.
-Serve as a mentor in the Minority Student Mentoring Initiative
-Prepared for college-wide teaching responsibilities.

BENEFITS:
-Salary of a full-time instructor plus benefits.
-All privileges associated with full-time faculty status including office, phone, access and use of the College library, etc.
-Access to professional development opportunities offered through the Center for Faculty Development.
-Year-long mentorship from a current faculty member.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
-Scholars at the beginning of their academic careers, or interested in refining their teaching skills, or,
-Seasoned industry professionals, who are considering college or university teaching careers.
-Prepared with a minimum of a Master’s degree in Communication Studies (Human, Strategic, or Speech).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Members of historically underrepresented groups.
-Experience working in related field.

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of nine “2016 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit http://www.mc3.edu/career-opportunities. The closing date for applications is 3/18/18.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is dedicated to excellence through diversity in education and employment. MCCC, an EEO Employer, provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all who are qualified. In keeping with the College’s diversity initiative, MCCC seeks and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, those who have had multicultural experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.

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Digital Innovations Specialist

This position is a non-tenure eligible appointment at the rank of Librarian Faculty.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center seeks an innovative and energetic individual to provide leadership for digital initiatives at Galter Library. The Digital Innovations Specialist works with a wide range of campus stakeholders to develop and implement programs that increase awareness about digital scholarship and issues in the digital environment among faculty, researchers, and students at Feinberg School of Medicine. This position works with library colleagues on preservation and access to scholarly outputs through a digital repository and other digital means and is expected to act as a contributor to greater campus-wide digital preservation activities. This position will collaborate on digital initiatives at Galter Library and be empowered to explore new areas of digital growth and opportunity for our campus. Galter Library is a forward-looking library in both principle and in practice and we are eager to welcome an entrepreneurial and experimental professional to our team.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Head, Digital Systems Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Oversees digital projects and strategies for Galter Library. This includes:
    • Collaborates with library colleagues and campus stakeholders on digital projects such as a campus data index, digital preservation initiatives, and other information systems initiatives.
    • Supports and encourages a wide range of activities in the digital environment, through outreach and consultative support efforts.
    • Identifies and selects resources (e.g., electronic resources, software tools) to support this effort.
    • Partners with faculty and students to develop ideas for new digital projects and services and gain a deeper understanding of service needs.
    • Manages projects to effectively and efficiently provide trusted services and resources.
  2. Leads and administers DigitalHub, Feinberg’s institutional repository. In this role, the Digital Innovations Specialist:
    • Serves as the chief spokesperson to promote use within the Feinberg community and publicizes the benefits associated with using DigitalHub to preserve digital assets.
    • Develops policies, procedures, and workflows.
    • Manages content and collections within DigitalHub.
    • Provides user support and training, including for library staff to support these efforts.
    • Investigates and implements fully- or semi-automated processes for ingestion of content into DigitalHub.
    • Collaborates with library staff on the use of appropriate metadata schemas in DigitalHub.
    • Actively seeks improvements to the software, processes, and outreach of DigitalHub.
  3. Participates in library-wide planning and activities in a shared decision-making environment, and serves as a member of library committees and working groups;
  4. Works creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within Galter Library and the campus.
  5. Participates in scholarly societies, attends conferences, and represents Galter Library in relevant academic activities.
  6. Seeks grant opportunities to fund innovation effort (with support from library leadership).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Master’s degree in library or information science, digital humanities, computer science, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with commercial or open source institutional repository platform(s).
  • Understanding of current issues in scholarly publishing and dissemination, including trends, legislation, public access policies, author rights, models of publication and dissemination, digital preservation, and changes in publishing and communication which affect access and preservation of scholarly information.
  • Strong ability to think and act strategically, and demonstrated success at bringing concepts to realization while meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and evidence of professional initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in person and virtually using a variety of media and technologies.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Successful leadership of institutional repository or leadership of other major projects or teams.
  • Demonstrated experience with digital collections and exhibits.
  • Experience with digital projects (e.g., open source institutional repository solutions, Symplectic Elements, preservation, other digital projects, or other relevant initiatives).
  • Demonstrated experience or understanding of metadata standards.
  • Development and execution of outreach strategies for digital projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently, and collaboratively; experience providing instructional and reference services including the creation of online tutorials, surveys, or guides.
  • Programming experience (Python, Ruby, SPARQL, SQL)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: until filled

In order to apply for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to stephanie.thor@northwestern.edu. Please reference the job title and job opening ID in the email.

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has built a national reputation for excellence through a strong history of collaboration, interdisciplinary medical education, and research. Along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, it is part of the premier academic medical center known as Northwestern Medicine. The Galter Health Sciences Library, a division of NUCATS, Northwestern’s clinical and translational sciences institute, shares Northwestern’s commitment to excellence, and fosters the creation and sharing of knowledge among the faculty, staff, and students of the Feinberg School of Medicine and its affiliates. Library staff and faculty strive to improve and enhance health care through innovation and leadership in the organization, delivery, management, and use of quality information to support the educational, research, and patient care needs of our users.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Contact Us: stephanie.thor@northwestern.edu

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