Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Social Science) - 2655

Recruitment Number: 2655

Position: Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (Social Science)

Effective Date: August 17, 2022 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Communication. Degree at the time of application or official notification of completion of doctoral degree by August 1, 2022.
  • Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college level
  • Evidence of potential for an ongoing, successful record of research, scholarly and creative activities, and publication
  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A communication scientist who can teach communication theory, quantitative communication research methods, and who has expertise and the ability to teach courses in one of the following areas: interpersonal, instructional, or bargaining and negotiation.
  • A research agenda that employs social science methodologies
  • A commitment to culturally responsive teaching, or instructors who center students in pedagogy and draw from their diverse experiences as a source for learning
  • A commitment to engaging students through experiential learning, mentoring, internship supervision, program development, career guidance, and/or service learning
  • A commitment to meeting department needs through collaborative efforts in service, research, and curriculum development
  • Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.

Duties:

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses that fulfill curriculum needs in communication research and theory in our current curriculum, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]
  • Remain current in the subject matter areas and in the techniques of effective instruction
  • Engage in a systematic program of scholarship resulting in conference presentations and publication and advise and direct students in academic projects and scholarly activities
  • Participate in service to department, college, university, and community  

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
 

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

 

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

  • An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: /EquityDiversityStatement
  • Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  • CV
  • Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  • Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references
  • Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
    1) A signed SC-1 form and
    2) An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

Applicants should apply and submit all required documentation electronically through:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20173

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Jennifer Asenas, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Communication Studies
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2009

(562)985-4301 or E-Mail: jennifer.asenas@csulb.edu


APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications to begin December 3, 2021

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSU Vaccination Policy
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu.

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