Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (School of Communication) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (School of Communication)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61554
Department

School of Communication | College of Communication & Information

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the School of Communication (two courses per semester.)
• Conduct research in the areas of Science, Health, Environmental, or Risk Communication.
• Mentoring undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
• Engage in service to the department (committees and doctoral student supervision), the university, and the profession.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Communication or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in mixed-methods or quantitative methods-in the areas of Science, Health, Environmental, or Risk Communication.
• Ideal candidates must be innovative and forward-thinking with a demonstration of excellence in teaching and a commitment to mentoring students.
• Successful candidates must have an established research program, including high impact publications and potential to pursue extramural funding, in the areas of Science, Health, Environmental, and/or Risk Communication.
• Successful candidates should be committed to interdisciplinary research, teaching, service, and public outreach. They should have a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in any of the following areas: qualitative research methods, persuasion, campaigns, social marketing, risk/crisis communication, environmental communication, and/or political communication.

Contact Info

Patrick Merle, Ph.D.

Professor and School of Communication Director

Florida State University

[email protected]

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Application deadline: Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae/resume.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.