Greetings, Trinity University, a small liberal arts university in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication for a one-year term appointment. Applications are due no later than July 14. I'm obviously biased, but -- speaking as a Californian who never expected to live in Texas for almost two decades -- Trinity is a wonderful institution located in an amazing, diverse, city. If you have any questions about the position or the hiring process, please feel free to contact me at this email address. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Communication Visiting Assistant Professor One Year Term Appointment Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 Department of Communication Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Communication: Trinity University. Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication, Fall 2022. Ph.D. preferred; ABD required by August 15 start date. Teach three undergraduate courses each semester (18-20 contact hours/year) in Communication with primary teaching responsibilities in the department’s core courses of Mass Media and Media Texts. The visiting faculty member will also teach at least one Special Topics course in their primary area of study. The position is non-renewable. A successful candidate will a) provide evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, b) demonstrate their commitment to Trinity University’s liberal arts mission, c) have completed graduate coursework aligned with the identified teaching areas, d) demonstrate commitment to Trinity’s value of intentional inclusion, and e) demonstrate willingness to support the goals of the Pathways general education curriculum. Trinity University is an independent, highly selective, primarily undergraduate liberal arts and sciences institution with an ideal student-faculty ratio, and excellent facilities, equipment, and services. Embracing the liberal arts and sciences mission of the university, the Department of Communication stresses an integrated, non-sequenced approach to its curriculum. Students in Communication at Trinity build their major upon three core courses: Mass Media, Media Texts, and Media Audiences. They complete the major by undertaking a Senior Capstone Seminar where they synthesize their understanding of communication theories and practices into a substantial academic, professional, or creative project. Application Process To apply, candidates should submit a dossier containing the following items no later than Thursday, July 14, 2022: a) a cover letter (1-2 pages single-spaced) that addresses candidate qualifications and interest in the position, b) a diversity statement responding to the prompt “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching,” c) a current curriculum vitae, d) unofficial transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, and e) the names and contact information for three professional references. Please send these materials to Dr. Althea Delwiche, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200. adelwich@trinity.edu. Electronic submissions preferred. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Althea Aaron Delwiche (she/her) Professor and Chair Department of Communication Phone: (210) 999-8153 Office: Laurie 316M (Department of Communication)