As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer master's or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s global society.

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 http://www.du.edu/ahss/comn. 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: http://www.du.edu/ahss/comn/inclusive-excellence.html

Position Summary

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver seeks to hire a 3/4 Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor for two quarters of the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in January 2025.

Fulfillment of this position is contingent on available funding. This position may be extended beyond 2024-2025 depending on need, funding, and performance.

The person hired for this position will teach six courses over the winter and spring quarters. Primary responsibilities during 2024-2025 will include teaching undergraduate general education and communication studies major courses. Ability to teach the introductory Practicing Communication and Theorizing Communication courses is preferred.

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.

Essential Functions

• Teach six in person courses including undergraduate general education and communication studies major courses
• Hold office hours each week outside of scheduled class time

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Expertise in Communication Studies
• Excellent communication skills for classroom teaching and student mentoring
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty
• Teaching experience
• Ability to use an online learning management system

Required Qualifications:

• MA in Communication Studies or related discipline
• Teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies
• 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 registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 20, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Communication Studies’ website http://www.du.edu/ahss/comm provides additional information about the goals, missions, courses and the student population.

Salary Range:
The salary rate for this position is $37,500

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 University of Denver 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 University of Denver.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran 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; the Americans with Disabilities Act; 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; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.

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