The Department of Communication Studies at St. Mary’s University is hiring Visiting Assistant Professor in Media Production/Mass Communication to begin starting August 1, 2023. Preference will be given to candidates with the demonstrated ability to teach media production, mass communication, and communication theory.
This is a full-time, one-year appointment with a nine-month service period. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2023.
The successful candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate students and develop curriculum that serve a diverse student population. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses in areas such as A/V production, graphic design, mass communication, human communication, and communication theory. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students.
The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication Studies or closely related field from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment.
University Profile
St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary’s is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary’s enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University’s Marianist educational mission.
Departmental Profile
The Department of Communication Studies is in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, which cultivates the whole person in the Marianist tradition through academically rigorous programs that foster creativity, promote justice and advance scholarship for the transformation of local and global communities. The Department serves approximately 100 students across a variety of programs including three BA programs, three undergraduate minors, one graduate MA program, and two graduate certificate programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies or closely-related discipline
- Commitment to actively supporting diversity, collegiality, and inclusiveness and working with diverse faculty and students
- Clear evidence of effective teaching and an established ability to engage with students at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to fostering innovation and a culture of research and teaching excellence
- Clear evidence of inclusive pedagogical practices and/or a commitment to support students at a Hispanic Serving Institution
- Experience working with student-led news media
- Professional experience working in news media and/or strategic communication/PR
Special Consideration May Be Given To
- Candidates with experience in securing grant funding
- Candidates with experience in Health Communication
- Candidates with experience in service-learning and/or community engagement
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately with full consideration given to applications received by July 11, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Start date: August 1, 2023. Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter specifically addressing the candidate’s teaching abilities in the aforementioned fields; 2) curriculum vitae with the names of three professional references. Further materials upon request. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Amanda Hill at ahill5@stmarytx.edu. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.
St. Mary’s University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.