Marymount University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Marymount University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, housed in the College of Sciences and Humanities, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Communication, beginning August 2021 (the successful candidate may choose to defer the start date until January, 2022).

Faculty are expected to teach high-quality courses in online and face-to-face settings. The College’s assistant professors have the opportunity to work with undergraduate students in our student-centric, agile environment. The most desirable candidates will be interested in conducting high-impact research with our faculty in our commitment to advancing research across disciplines in communication and the social sciences.

The College of Sciences and Humanities is located on Marymount University’s Main Campus. Our college is committed to preparing students for success in various settings within the field of communication. The program also supports minors in Communication, Public Relations, and Journalism.

For this position, a Ph.D. in Communication is required by 2021.

Teaching experience is preferred, with an academic and/or professional emphasis on strategic communication and/or critical and cultural communication.

A three course undergraduate teaching load per semester is likely to include a combination of the following courses: Public Speaking, Career and Professional Communication, Broadcast Writing and Delivery, Writing for Digital Media, Media Communication, Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, Gender and Communication, and Media Criticism. Leadership ability and experience in course development and curriculum design desired. Other duties to include: advising majors, supervising internships, participating in service and committee work, advising the Marymount chapter of the NCA student honor society Lambda Pi Eta, and publishing scholarly research.

We seek applicants who have a passion for teaching and desire to ignite intellectual curiosity among our students. The selected applicants will each teach three 3-credit communication courses per semester, pursue an active research agenda, and participate in service to the program, school, and university as requested.

Please submit a letter of interest indicating the position for which you are applying and describing your academic and professional experiences, scholarly interests and teaching philosophy; a diversity statement; a current C.V.; and a list of three professional references. The committee will begin reviewing applications on June 18, 2021, and accept applications until the position is filled. Please submit applications via https://marymount.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/…878

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that “ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S—Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Teach a 3/3 course load each year, including courses from undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Maintain a successful record of quality, peer reviewed scholarship;
• Maintain office hours at times which provide appropriate access to students.

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

• Assume professional responsibilities as requested by the Dean of the College and/or School Director.
• Engage in on-going professional development which will include scholarship activities such as research, presentations, and participation with professional organizations.
• Contribute to the University, College of Sciences and Humanities, and

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences’ functions and services, including assessments, and continuous improvement activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Ph.D. (or ABD with completion by 8/15/2021) in Communication or closely related Social Science from an accredited institution.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Marymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.