Assistant Professor | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - Military Veterans

Assistant Professor - 35074 Faculty Description Assistant Professor Communication, The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies! Who We Are The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor in Communication to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is in-person. Based on the semester-to-semester needs of the department, as determined by the supervisor, candidates may be asked to teach online, if applicable. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. Salary/Pay Range : $62,000 - $65,000.Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. * Robust Benefits Package * Total Compensation Calculator Summary The Department of Communication in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level to begin August 2025 in Strategic Communication. We are seeking a candidate who is committed to teaching excellence and curricular innovation at the graduate and undergraduate levels, who pursues high-quality scholarly work in the communication discipline, and who is committed to demonstrating leadership and service within the department. The candidate will complement current courses and faculty research within the Professional Communication track, which includes Leadership, Organizational and Strategic Communication. At the graduate level, our M.A. in Communication is a fully online and growing program, where classes are taught in an 8-week online asynchronous format. Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: The successful candidate will be an excellent educator committed to student learning both inside the classroom, and through individualized mentorship and guidance to graduate and undergraduate students. Tenure track faculty are also expected to maintain an active program of research, whether using qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, published in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. The normal workload for this position is 40% teaching, 40% research and/or creative works and 20% service, with potential for modification to reflect duties. The normal teaching load is 5 classes per academic year. Candidate should be able to teach courses in Integrated Marketing Communication, Social Media Management, Professional Communication Capstone, Crisis Communication, with the opportunity to teach in organizational and sports communication, and to develop and teach classes in their area of their expertise. Faculty in the department are encouraged to teach in various formats, including on-campus, online, and/or hybrid and in various timeframes such as 16-week, 8-week, and condensed formats. The ideal candidate would be committed to engaging in leadership/service roles within the department and committed to furthering our collegial and collaborative environment. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Communication, or a closely related field. ABD applicants are welcome but must have completed all doctoral course requirements and qualifying exams and must persuasively demonstrate that all degree requirements will be completed before the start of the Fall semester of 2025. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to student learning Relevant teaching experience at the university level, including experience in teaching online courses or modules. Ability to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals Achievement in scholarship such as journal articles, presentations at academic conferences, and/or books/book chapters Commitment to pursuing service and engagement with the department, college, university, community, and profession. Tentative Search Timeline * Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 31, 2024. * Potential first round interview dates begin the Week of November 11, 2024. * Potential start date: August 15, 2025. UCCS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices. UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu . Special Instructions to Applicants : * Applications submitted by Thursday, October 31st, by 5:00pm MDT will receive full consideration. * Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35074). * Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200, #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact, Elena Svetieva at esvetiev@uccs.edu. The Communication department will not be sponsoring VISAs for this position. Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions : To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting: 1. A Cover letter 2. A current CV/resume. CV should include the name and contact details of three to five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including name, title, relationship to applicant, email and phone number 3. Sample Syllabus (preferably for a Strategic Communication course)4. A single personal statement that addresses the candidate's philosophy/approach, and intentions/plans/goals for teaching, research, and service, as applicable. (max 4 pages)When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials. Job Category : Faculty Primary Location : Colorado Springs Department : C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40068 - LAS-Communication Schedule : Full-time Posting Date : Oct 7, 2024 Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name : Elena Svetieva Posting Contact Email : esvetiev@uccs.edu Position Number : 00480902