Looking for Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Communication Studies in Denver, CO

Job title: Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
Company: University of Denver
Job description: The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver seeks to hire a half-time Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor for the 2023-2024 academic year. This position may be extended beyond 2023-2024 contingent on need, funding, and performance.

The person hired for this position will teach four courses over three quarters. Primary responsibilities during 2023-2024 will include teaching undergraduate general education and communication studies major courses. Ability to teach the introductory Practicing Communication and Theorizing Communication courses is preferred.

Students in the Department of Communication Studies can pursue a B.A. or a minor in communication studies. Our courses cover the breadth of the communication discipline, including family, interpersonal, cultural, rhetorical, organizational, political, and health contexts. For more information, please visit The university and department are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching, and service. Likewise, candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives to effectively engage diverse populations and learning styles. More information about DEI in the Department of Communication Studies is located at:

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer. The University of Denver offers benefits to same sex and different sex domestic partners.

Required Qualifications:

• MA in Communication Studies or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. preferred in Communication Studies
• Excellent university level teaching experience in communication studies

Working Environment

Standard office environment.
Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.

Work Schedule
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the (the law school is on a semester system and has a different ).

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 30th (MST)

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Search Chair, Joshua Hanan. The departmental website at provides additional information about the goals, missions, courses and the student population.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary rate for this position is $25,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the .

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. CV
2. A letter of application that describes your approach to teaching, teaching interests, courses you would be interested in and qualified to teach, and other qualifications, not to exceed two pages

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: June 14, 2023
Applications close:
Expected salary: $25000 per year
Location: Denver, CO

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