Department: Communication                         

Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialization: Advertising & Promotions

Search #: 13-020

Posted: Oct 15, 2012

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

The Communication Department at Southern Connecticut State University seeks a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses in advertising/promotional design, communication and technology, copywriting, advertising campaigns and integrated marketing communication, as well as develop specialized courses in the application of new/social media. The successful candidate will demonstrate an active commitment to a project-focused approach to teaching, a productive plan of research/creative activity, department and university service, an undergraduate liberal arts education at an intentionally diverse campus, academic advising, assessment/development of the Advertising & Promotions curriculum and ongoing participation in professional development. Position begins August 2013.
Information about the Department's mission can be found at

http:/www.southernct.edu/communication/mission

Required Qualifications - Earned Ph.D or M.F.A. in Advertising, Mass Communication or a closely related discipline. ABD's are encouraged to apply but must have completed degree by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

An ideal candidate will have a history of professional experience, particularly in the areas of creative application, new media, social media and/or public relations. Extensive professional experience in the advertising industry is also preferred. A record of college-level teaching experience, especially in the areas of design and technology is preferred, with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students. Knowledge of and experience with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite software is strongly preferred.

Department

The Communication Department, housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, offers the B.S. Degree in Communication. With approximately 400 majors, the department specializes in four distinct areas of the discipline: Advertising & Promotions, Interpersonal and Relational Communication, Organizational Communication and Video Production. The department is committed to innovative teaching strategies, to scholarship, and to creative activity that provides greater understanding and appreciation of evolving work processes, responsible citizenship, sensitivity toward others, and integration of technology in everyday experiences. The department helps its students develop competencies in four key areas: understanding of the discipline; creative and critical thinking; performance-based skills; and an awareness of personal and professional identity in a complex and diverse culture. More information about the Department's mission can be found at http://www.southernct.edu/communication/mission

Application Process:

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, official graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

Derek Taylor, Chair
Communication Department Search Committee
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, Engleman B-019
New Haven, CT 06515

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by December 15,2012. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Position will remain open until filled. Informal interviews will be conducted at the National Communication Association (NCA) Convention in Orlando, FL in November 2012.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women and minority group member applications.