Communication Job Opening for 2016-2017 Academic Year

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY- One-year Lecturer in Communication, full-time for the 2016-2017 academic year, to serve as the Interim Basic Course Director. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. This is a one-year appointment with no presumption of renewal.

Minimum qualifications: ABD in Communication or a closely related field with at least three years experience teaching public speaking at the college level. Candidates should demonstrate clear evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level. Preferred qualification: Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field. Candidates must demonstrate strong evidence of effective teaching at the college level and a willingness to mentor undergraduate students from diverse populations.

Duties: teach the basic course and courses in other areas of specialization, as well as supervise GTAs and Part Time Faculty. The position has a 4-3 course teaching load with corresponding service responsibilities.

All applicants must use the WSU Online Hiring System at http://jobs.wayne.edu, referring to posting #041995. Electronic applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three recent letters of recommendations, and a teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Applications should be addressed to: Ms. Victoria Dallas, Chair, Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Communication, Wayne State University.

Position remains open until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications July 5, 2016. Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions should be directed to vdallas@wayne.edu