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Visiting Assistant Professor Media Communications & Media Studies
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Position Number: 1251535
Location: St. Louis, MO
Position Type: Communications

Visiting Assistant Professor Media Communications & Media Studies
Webster University

The School of Communications at Webster University invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Media Communications and Media Studies, in our Department of Communications & Journalism. We are seeking candidates with a broad, integrated perspective, able to contribute to curriculum and scholarship at multiple points, and excited by the pace of change in the field. International experience and interests are desirable and candidates may have additional interests or specialties in strategic communication, political communication, organizational, interpersonal, health, or other fields of communication and media.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., teaching experience, and evidence of potential for academic career success are required; candidates with plans to complete the Ph.D. by Fall 2018 may apply. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience.

Essential Duties
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students in Media Communications and related areas, provide faculty service, and engage in professional development, including scholarship and creative activity. We are seeking a colleague whose experience and expertise complements that of our existing faculty, who brings new perspectives to discussions of curriculum revision and strategic planning for the department. There are opportunities to participate in significant revision of our programs. For more information seehttp://www.webster.edu/communications/

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should send: (1) a letter of interest that addresses qualifications and fit to the Department and School, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three references; additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates may submit electronic application and required documents on-line at https://webster.peopleadmin.com/

Please visit http://webster.peopleadmin.com/postings/3276 to apply.

Webster University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff of the highest caliber. Accordingly, Webster University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.