Assistant Professor, Life Sciences Communication
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Agricultural Leadership and Community Education (ALCE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Virginia Tech seeks to expand efforts in research teaching and outreach in Life Sciences Communication. The successful candidate will be expected to build a portfolio in life sciences communication with a forward-looking research agenda for the science of science communication that can be translated into educational and outreach activities. This position emphasizes the importance of evidence-based approaches to address societal challenges in areas such as agriculture health and environmental sustainability focusing on how scientific information is shared interpreted and used to enhance public trust and dialogue around science.
The Department of Agricultural Leadership and Community Education (ALCE) invites applicants for an academic year tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in Life Sciences Communication. This appointment is 30% research 50% teaching and 20% addition the successful candidate will contribute to ALCE as a team member in transforming lives through learning discovery and engagement.
Position Responsibilities
Develop a nationally recognized systematic program of research in life sciences communication.
Initiate build and sustain external funding to support graduate students and the research program and leverage the existing resource strengths of the department.
Maintain an active research program through dissemination of peer-reviewed scholarship and/or creative activities.
Develop curricula and course materials to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in life sciences communication.
Develop Extension and outreach programs that facilitate effective engagement and trust-building among stakeholders to support life sciences communication.
Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Provide guidance to students in areas of scholarship and inquiry and assist in the completion and publication of student works.
Provide discipline-related service to the Department College and University.
Perform as a team member in achieving the goals of the Department College and University.
Position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in agricultural communication mass communication science communication journalism digital media social media public relations technical and scientific communication health communication global communication or a closely related field by appointment start date; A capacity for directing graduate and undergraduate academic programs in Agricultural Leadership and Community Education; Ability to work with constituents and a student body from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to a supportive cam-pus community; Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and across differences; Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as expertise in utilizing technology in communication.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of successful external funding and scholarship; Demonstrated teaching expertise at the graduate and undergraduate level; Demonstrated discipline-related professional experience; Expertise in visual communication photography graphic design or related areas for teaching and research.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/28/2025
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to include: 1. Cover letter; 2. Curriculum Vitae; 3. Teaching Philosophy (two-page max); 4. Research & Outreach Statement (two-page max.); and 5. Contact information for three (3) professional references
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Donna Westfall-Ruddat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
