Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University

COMMUNICATION STUDIES – Full-time Lecturer in the Communication Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 14, 2015. One year appointment with the possibility of extension to a second year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Duties and responsibilities include teaching basic oral communication courses and/or basic courses in argumentation, as well as other courses as needed. M.A. in Communication required, A.B.D. or Ph.D. in Communication preferred. Applicants should also have a successful teaching record in oral communication courses.

For consideration, complete the online faculty application at WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORGand submit it to Requisition #103728. Please attach to your electronic application a cover letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and writing sample. Transcript copy showing highest degree and any other documents that cannot be attached to the online application may be mailed to Bernard K. Duffy, Chair, Communication Studies Department, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0330 (specifiy Requisition # 103728 on all documents mailed). Official transcripts will be required at appointment.

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: July 20, 2015. For full consideration, letters of recommendation must be requested and all other applicant materials, except final transcripts, must be received by Review Begin Date.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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