Assistant Professor of Communication, Tenure Track
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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Salary/Position Classification

• $68,000 + Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Communication at the University of North Dakota seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication focusing on interactive and data journalism.

Duties & Responsibilities

Publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and applying for competitive grants on a regular basis will be expected for tenure. Annual teaching load will be 2/1 or 1/2 in the first year of appointment and 2/2 in subsequent years. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate-level journalism courses face-to-face and online, including but not limited to: Public Affairs Reporting, Interactive and Data Journalism, Data Mining & Analytics for Communication Professionals, and Social Network Analysis & Visualization. These positions would also be expected to teach some graduate-level (M.A. and Ph.D.) courses. Assigned courses will be consistent with the area of expertise.

All faculty, including the person hired for this position, are expected to contribute service within the department, college, university, and community. The successful applicant will receive an initial contract with an approximate effort distribution of 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek applicants committed to the success of our students.

Required Competencies

• Established capability of conducting and publishing scientific studies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to teach,
  inspire, and mentor students
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
  staff, and students
• Ability and willingness to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within
  and outside the Department of Communication
• Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline by 8/16/2025
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in interactive and data journalism
• Track record of research, teaching, education, and/or experience related to journalism
• Experience being part of external grant funded team(s) and evidence of applying for
  and/or obtaining external funding
• Experience teaching both undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses in a
  Department of Communication's or a Department of Journalism's curriculum
• Experience teaching online courses

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 09/30/2024 and include the following materials:

* Letter of application
* Curriculum vitae
* List of at least three references (including contact information)

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