Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication
Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication
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JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a faculty position in the Department of Communication at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor at its Storrs campus beginning August 23 2025. This position will teach seven undergraduate courses during the academic year using a 4/3 or 3/4 semester load format. These are likely to include a large lecture section of COMM 2100: Professional Communication along with small writing-intensive seminars such as COMM 3120W: Small Group Communication and/or COMM 3310W: Media Literacy.
Founded in 1881 UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and a member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the states flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs CT four regional campuses throughout the state and 13 Schools and Colleges including a Law School in Hartford and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10000 faculty and staff and 32000 students including nearly 24000 undergraduates and over 8000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research teaching service and outreach UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership integrity and engaged citizenship in its students faculty staff and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social economic cultural and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly research and innovation areas. Today the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Communication (granted by start date).
- Proven track record in both teaching and deploying innovative pedagogical strategies in University-level teaching as the primary instructor or instructor of record.
- Demonstrated teaching and/or research expertise in Group Dynamics Professional Communication and/or Media Effects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with course management systems (e.g. Blackboard Ultra or similar).
- Experience teaching large lectures.
- Experience teaching writing-intensive courses.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This position is a full-time nine-month position for an initial duration of one year renewable for up to two additional years (three years total) contingent on satisfactory performance mutual agreement and availability of funds.
The successful candidates academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions Search #499090 and submit the following application materials: resume cover letterand contact information forthree (3) professional references.
Only complete applications with all required materials will be considered and reviewed.
The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and the position will remain open until a candidate is selected for hire. For more information regarding the Department of Communication please visit the department website .
At the University of Connecticut our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 3 2025.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All 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.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
