Job Details

Instructional Communication
Assistant Professor

Status: Tenure Track
Start: Fall 2019 (August 2019)

The Department of Communication in the College of Arts & Humanities at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position of Assistant Professor in Instructional Communication (including, but not limited to, Communication and Learning, Critical Pedagogy, and/or Communication Education). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, conduct scholarly research, and engage in service-related activities. Teaching and research interests will be in the area of instructional communication with the opportunity to develop courses in her/his area of specialization. A typical teaching responsibility will be in COMM 114 (Communication and Learning), a course that is part of the department's curricular offerings. This course is also part of the Liberal Studies department's curricular offerings. The candidate may also contribute to the department's core curricular offerings. Specific assignments will depend on department needs. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.

Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications:
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):

1. Must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)
2. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 15, 2019.

Required Experience:

1. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. Expertise in instructional communication.
3. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
4. Demonstrated scholarly activity (e.g., conference presentations or publications.)

Preferred Experience:

1. A Ph.D. in Communication or other closely-related discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is preferred, and an Ed.D. with the required experience will also be considered.
2. Emphasis in communication and learning.
3. Competency in the practice of culturally responsive teaching.
4. Demonstrated commitment to pedagogy that integrates technology into teaching and learning.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin on 11/12/2018. If it chooses, the committee may review applications submitted after this date. This position automatically closes May 1, 2019. Apply online at: http://jobs.csufresno.edu

Upload the following:
1. A cover letter about applicants qualifications, specifically addressing required education, required experience, and preferred experience.
2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., quantitative ratings of instruction, peer evaluations).
4. Up to two samples of scholarly work (e.g., publications or conference manuscripts).
5. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
6. A teaching philosophy statement.
7. A statement addressing candidate's approach to culturally responsive teaching.
8. A list of three professional references.

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:
1. Three current letters of recommendations (dated within 12 month of full consideration date.)
2. Official transcripts

Committee Information:
Search Chair: Dr. Shane Moreman
Department of Communication
College of Arts & Humanities
Email: shanemoreman@mail.fresnostate.edu

About Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity The campus is ranked 24^th in the nation by Washington Monthly; ranked 3^rd by U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, ranked 41^st in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges.

Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/. We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

About the College and Department:
Housed within the College of Arts and Humanities, the Department of Communication at California State University, Fresno offers a blend of traditional and contemporary understandings of communication. The program presents a balance of humanistic and social scientific instruction, giving students an opportunity to explore the full range of human communication. Our program nurtures a comprehensive understanding of the breadth and depth of our discipline, its major theoretical orientations, and its central research methods. Faculty and students investigate problems within the tremendous diversity of the San Joaquin Valley. Within this cultural arena, we help students understand ethical issues inherent in human communication.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication is designed to provide undergraduate majors with broad competence in oral and written communication as well as critical analysis of human discourse and research methods. Coordinating with the Department of English, we offer the Teacher Credential Program. This Speech/English Single Subject Waiver Program prepares students to pursue a primary or secondary school teaching professional credential earned through the Kremen School of Education and Human Development.
Our Master of Arts degree provides students a balance of advanced instruction in communication and rhetorical studies. Graduate study is seen as a continuing interaction between teaching and research. The graduate program is built around several seminars, including core courses in communication theory, rhetorical theory, communication research methods, and rhetorical criticism. The culminating master's degree experience is a thesis, project, or comprehensive examination.

Each year, the Department of Communication sponsors the Peach Blossom Festival of Oral Interpretation. This festival began over sixty years ago as a joint effort between the Communication Department and the Theater Arts Department. The festival was created to help young people realize the importance of reading literature aloud, to teach them about interpretation and performance, and to give them an opportunity to visit our university campus. Since its inception, the festival has grown to include almost 150 regional schools and is now solely run by the Communication Department.

Other Campus Information:
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.

California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html

California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.





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