Teaching Faculty in Communication Arts and Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences of invites applications for full-time positions as a member of the teaching faculty.

The start date for these positions is August 4.

We seek full-time teaching faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Communication Arts and Sciences, principally in CAS (Effective Speech) but also, as the need arises, in undergraduate communication science, rhetoric, visual communication, interpersonal, and collegiate debate courses.

Appointment would be at the appropriate faculty rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, or Associate Teaching Professor.

These are non-tenure-track, term appointments with the possibility of reappointment. Rank and length of term will be determined based on education and experience.

A Master’s degree in communication studies or related field is required for a Lecturer, and a PhD in communication studies or related field for higher ranks, by the appointment date.

Successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments.

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Additional Information : To apply, please submit a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job, a curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching excellence.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to % tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of ) and paid holidays.

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Teaching faculty in Communication Arts and Sciences have access to department and college funds to create innovative course content and to travel to an academic conference for the purposes of professional development.

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