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Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Communication Studies
The Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies at the University of Richmond invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure track appointment to begin in fall 2010. We seek a candidate who specializes in Communication and Culture as they intersect with one or more areas including identity and the body, globalization, consumerism and citizenship, conflict and negotiation, and collective memory. Successful candidates must be committed to teaching excellence at all undergraduate levels and must be prepared to teach intro through advanced courses in communication and culture. We also seek an individual with a strong research program that potentially might involve undergraduate majors.
Applicants should apply online at the University of Richmond Online Employment Web site using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. Applicants will be asked to supply electronically a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement (including teaching philosophy and teaching experience), a statement of future research agenda, and a writing sample. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness and potential, to be sent directly by the referee either via e-mail or regular mail to Mari Lee Mifsud, Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies, Weinstein Hall Room 402-J, University of Richmond, VA 23173. The review of applications begins October 1, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. Requests for more information may be sent to Mari Lee Mifsud, Department Chair.
The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For information about the department, resources, and course offerings, please see the department's Web site.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community, and our academic community strongly encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals.
