ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

 

The Department of Communication at the College of Charleston, Charleston announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to begin August 2008. Ph.D. required by time of appointment.

 

This position requires a specialty in political communication.  Applicants who work from a variety of methodological and theoretical perspectives are welcome to apply.  Teaching assignments depend on the expertise of the successful applicant but could include courses in public opinion, media and politics, political advertising, political campaign communication, politics and communication law, and public address.

 

Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., syllabi, examples of student work, student evaluations), a description of your commitment to the most recent pedagogical and technological advances, and evidence of scholarly potential (e.g., copies of previous work) are crucial.

 

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and unofficial graduate transcripts.  Three letters of reference also should be sent to the search committee:

 

Dr. Julie Davis, Search Committee Chair

Department of Communication

College of Charleston

66 George Street

Charleston, South Carolina 29424

 

Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Materials should arrive by November 9, 2007 to assure full consideration. 

 

This collegial department has over 20 full-time faculty, approximately 800 undergraduate majors, and a master’s program. To learn more about the department and the College of Charleston, founded in 1770 and located in the historic downtown area, visit our Web site at http://www.cofc.edu/communication. 

 

The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.  The College of Charleston is committed to creating a diverse community.