POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Working Title: Visiting Assistant Professor Department: COMMUNICATION Close Date: 07/15/2015 or until position is filled Salary: Commensurate to education and experience Anticipated Start Date: August 2015 (Fall 2015 Semester) Summary of Job Duties: The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites nominations and applications for two full-time non-tenure track visiting assistant professor positions in the Department of Communication. These are nine-month, one-year, non-renewable positions; part time hours may be available also (please specify a preference in the cover letter). Candidates should be qualified to teach the department’s courses in Media, Community, and Citizenship, as well as Introduction to Electronic Media. The successful candidate may also teach advanced undergraduate courses from current department offerings in their areas of specialization. Minimum Qualifications: The individuals selected will be expected to possess the following required qualifications: 1. An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in Communication or related discipline; 2. Demonstrated competency in the classroom commensurate with institutions holding the highest Carnegie classification; Special Instructions: For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/7270 Applicants should specify if they are interested in full or part time employment in their cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) college transcripts (copies acceptable), (4) writing samples, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness[Submit in Other Documents], and (6) three letters of reference. Completed applications received by July 15, 2015 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. -- Stephanie Ricker Schulte / Associate Professor of Communication University of Arkansas / 417 Kimpel Hall / Fayetteville, AR 72701 / 479 575 3769 Author of *Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture <http://nyupress.org/books/book-details.aspx?bookid=8212#.UUeEietGIVw>*