Title: Assistant Professor of
Communication
Date: September 22, 2008
Department: Communication Studies
Bridgewater College seeks an
Assistant Professor of Communication: Public Relations/Media, for a full time tenure-track
position beginning in August 2009.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate for this position will
teach 8 courses per year (divided between fall, January term, and spring). Course load will be some combination of the
following based on candidate experience:
Public Relations, News and Media Writing, Communication Law, Nonprofit
Media, Communication in the Organization, Mass Media and Society.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Communication or related field (ABD considered). A demonstrated excellence in teaching and a
commitment to the liberal arts. Successful experience teaching the basic speech
course. Willingness to perform academic advising and serve on college-wide
committees, and a commitment to involvement in extracurricular programs and the
campus community. The ideal candidate
will be flexible, enthusiastic, and understand the importance of faculty-
student interaction outside the classroom.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The College invites
applications from individuals with broad intellectual interests who are
committed to teaching excellence in a dynamic liberal arts environment. The
College emphasizes innovation and creativity in pedagogy, research and
curriculum.
Bridgewater College is committed to a diverse faculty, and welcomes
applications from women, minorities, and persons from other traditionally
underrepresented groups.
Founded in 1880
with historic ties to the Church of the Brethren, Bridgewater College
is an independent, co-educational, liberal arts college located in the scenic
and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia; the quality of life is exceptional.
We have a stable enrollment of approximately 1525 students, 80% of whom are
residential. Additional information about Bridgewater College
is available on our web site.
DEADLINE: January 23, 2009. Review of applications will begin
immediately.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Melanie Laliker, Associate Professor by email at mlaliker@bridgewater.edu.
APPLICATION: Please
email a letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position,
curriculum vitae, at least three letters of reference and copies of graduate
transcripts to:
Dr. Carol Scheppard
Vice-President and Dean for
Academic Affairs
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
Email: cscheppa@bridgewater.edu
Electronic applications
preferred and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Bridgewater College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
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