Faculty - Professor of Communication Arts & Conflict…

شركة: North Park University
نوع الوظيفة: Full-time

North Park University is seeking a well-qualified Professor of Communication Arts & Conflict Studies.
This nine-month position begins August 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
The College of Arts and Sciences at North Park University seeks applications for an open rank full-time multi-disciplinary tenure-track position in the Department of Communication Arts to begin in August 2024. Spurred by growth in Communication Arts degree and a developing Conflict Transformation program, the department is seeking a candidate that will contribute to the development of those programs overall as it seeks to expand its course offerings in conflict transformation studies.
The successful candidate will have a load in both communication studies or conflict studies based on their qualifications and the needs of the department. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, implementation of a scholarly agenda, and participation in university-wide service. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
Required:
Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related field.
Commitment to undergraduate education that focuses on relationships with industry.
Commitment to multi-ethnic contexts. • Ability to maneuver multi-disciplinary spaces.
Evidence of professional practice in Communication Arts and/ or Conflict Transformation.
Possess a clear understanding of and personal commitment to North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.
Desired:
Certification in conflict/ peace negotiations.
Expertise in the field of feminist studies.
Experience in the areas of critical race theory, conflict transformation, Latinx Communication, & African American Vernacular English.
An active expertise in media theory especially focused in and around social media & big data
Active participation in industry guilds.
Ability to work independently and with others, and to be proactive.
Have experience with Enterprise Systems.
Comfortable with using new technology.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with full consideration of those who apply by Wednesday, November 16th, 2023.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefit
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Remission
Helwig Recreation Center

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