Instructor-Rhetorical Studies
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Position Summary:
The School of Communication and Multimedia Studies (SCMS) is seeking an Instructor with a focus in Rhetorical Studies and Civic Discourse to support its popular Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. The teaching load is 8 courses per year with summer teaching often possible on a separate contract. The ideal candidate will have a rhetorical approach to undergraduate courses concerned with communication and civic life. Teaching options are flexible based on candidate area of specialization but the ideal candidate would be able to teach courses such as: Introduction to Communication and Civic Life Classical Rhetorical Theory Rhetoric of Argument Argumentation and Debate Persuasion and Rhetorical Criticism. Graduate teaching options are occasionally available but the bulk of teaching would be in support of the BA program. The effective date of employment is August 2025. This is a nontenure track Instructor position which is renewable annually based on job performance. After five years of fulltime satisfactory employment Instructors are eligible in their sixth year to apply for promotion to Senior Instructor and thereafter to the position of University Instructor.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Responsible to teach 8 course load 4/4 with summer teaching often possible on a separate contract.
- Responsible for teaching and service activities.
- May represent the university college/school or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.
FAUs School of Communication and Multimedia Studies includes a Communication Studies B.A. program with approximately 1500 majors and a twoyear M.A. program. The Boca Raton campus which is home to more than 23000 of the Universitys almost 30000 students is located two miles west of the Atlantic Ocean.
Further information about the School can be found at: www.fau/scms and should any applicant have any questions about the position or the application process please contact Dr. Deandre Poole at .
The Department/School of Communication and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned a Ph.D. from a Communication related program by the time of application; demonstrated excellence in teaching.Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in hand. Applicants with at least two years of experience.
Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceCollege or Department:
School of Communication and Multimedia StudiesLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website (https://fau/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five 5 documents may be attached to your application. If more than five 5 documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application please upload the following: 1 cover letter 2 curriculum vita and 3 documentation of excellence in teaching.
Prior to the completion of the hire three letters of reference must be emailed/mailed to: Dr. Deandre Poole Search Committee Chair School of Communication and Multimedia Studies Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Rd. Culture and Society (CU97 Boca Raton FL.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
As a Hispanicserving institution Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools a vibrant and safe community and a subtropical climate conductive to yearround outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call. 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
