The Department of Communication at the University of Memphis seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor beginning in August 2017 with a specialization in rhetoric and public address, women’s/gender studies, and rhetorical theory and criticism. PhD in communication is required. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda; demonstrated excellence in teaching; interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research; willingness and ability to advise MA and PhD students across the different foci of the department and to teach courses in both face-to-face and online formats.
The Department of Communication offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees, with doctoral specializations in the areas of rhetoric and media studies, and health and relational communication.
Please see the Department’s website at www.memphis.edu/communication for more information. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial transcript and contact information for three references online at workforum.memphis.edu. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Craig Stewart, Search Committee Chair, at craig.stewart@memphis.edu