University of Dayton – Job Opening
University of Dayton Lecturer in Communication
The Department of Communication, University of Dayton, invites applications for a full time Lecturer beginning August 16, 2016. This position is a one-year non-tenure track appointment, and has the possibility of renewal. The person appointed to this position will teach a variety of courses within the department, including an introductory oral communication course grounded in dialogue, explanation, and persuasion; research methods; an integrated social science course; nonverbal communication; small group communication, and could include other courses based on department need.
Required: PhD in communication or a related field, a minimum of two years teaching experience as instructor of record at the college or university level with a proven record of effectiveness.
Preferred: Teaching experience in introductory and upper level communication courses, expertise in dialogue and civil discourse, experience teaching diverse students, effective classroom management skills, strong interpersonal skills, successful experience working collaboratively with others, strong oral communication skills; demonstrated success working independently, sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist values.
The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community.
The University of Dayton is located near downtown. The Dayton metropolitan area is home to approximately 850,000 residents. The area has excellent schools, affordable cost of living, easy access to its airport, and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Dayton is home to the National Museum of the Air Force and the nation’s longest network of dedicated bike trails. Cincinnati and Columbus are each about an hour from Dayton. In 2015, Livibility.com ranked Dayton #2 in the nation for best affordable place to live–ranking cities on factors related to quality of life, in addition to cost of living. For more information, see the DepartmentofCommunication, the CityofDayton, or a short brochure on Daytonlifeandwork.
Application Deadline: April 23, 2016
Application Procedure: Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabus of Communication course along with one sample assignment, list of three professional references who can speak to your teaching ability, and a copy of graduate transcripts online: http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/19854
To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities, females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
