Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

The University of Wisconsin-Stout seeks a full-time tenure-track assistant professor starting in August 2023. An individual in this position will teach the general education public speaking course and other Communication Studies courses as assigned, such as business and professional speaking, persuasive speaking, interpersonal communication, listening, interviewing, nonverbal communication, and small group communication. This individual will maintain an active research agenda, participate in the development and assessment of programs and courses, collaborate in communication-across-the-curriculum initiatives, advise students, cultivate positive professional and collegial relationships, and participate in department and university service and leadership activities. This individual will expand the polytechnic focus in Communication Studies courses, have expertise related to the assessment of Communication Studies learning outcomes, and build relationships between Communication Studies and faculty, programs, and units across the university. Responsible for a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester, maintaining an active research agenda, and contributing to the department and university through service activities. Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.  QUALIFICATIONS / Minimum / Required: PhD in Communication Studies or terminal degree in related discipline (ABD status will be considered pending successful completion by date of appointment); Interest in advancing student learning in area of communication;
Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Department of English, Philosophy, and Communication Studies values collaboration and interdisciplinary learning and is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. Department faculty and staff foster humanities teaching and research on our polytechnic campus and empower students to develop their communication skills, preparing them for success in their personal and professional lives. The department offers courses in communication studies, English, literature, logic, philosophy, and women and gender studies. We offer a B.S. in Professional Communication and Emerging Media and six minors including Communication Studies. The department supports a reading series and a student creative arts journal. Our Communication Studies courses ground theoretical and rhetorical concepts in practical, career-focused, and civic-minded applications that emphasize communicating effectively and ethically in an increasingly diverse world to promote civic engagement and innovative solutions to problems facing the world. Visit the English, Philosophy, and Communication Studies department for more information: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/academic-departments/english-and-philosophy