Instructor of Online Communication Studies

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Position Summary:

The School of Communication and Multimedia Studies (SCMS) seeks an Instructor in Communication Studies to support an online-only version of its popular Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies program. The teaching load is 8 courses per year, 4/4.  All courses would be delivered fully online. Summer teaching is often possible on a separate contract. We welcome applications from all fields and methodologies represented by Communication Studies. Candidates specializing in one or more of the following teaching areas are especially encouraged to apply: Argumentation and Debate, Intercultural Communication, Health Communication, Organizational Comm/PR, Performance Studies, and Rhetorical Studies. The hire would be invited to contribute service, student support or other governance initiatives per their expertise (again, with all contributions anticipated in online formats). The effective date of employment is August 2025. This is a non-tenure track, nine-month Instructor position, which is renewable annually based on job performance.  After five years of full-time, satisfactory employment, Instructors are eligible in their sixth year to apply for promotion to Senior Instructor and thereafter to the position of University Instructor.

FAU's School of Communication and Multimedia Studies is home to nearly 1,500 students. The school offers two BA degrees (Communication Studies and Multimedia Studies, with the latter offering sequences in Film & Media as well as in Multimedia Journalism). In addition, the School has a two-year M.A. program in Communication Studies comprising the full set of disciplines represented by the School.

Further information about the School can be found at www.fau.edu/scms, and should any applicant have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Dr. Deandre Poole, search committee Chair, at dpoole3@fau.edu.

The Department/School of Communication and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching an 8-course load (4/4), with summer teaching often possible on a separate contract.
• Responsible for teaching and service activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned a Ph.D. from a Communication-related program by the time of application; demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in hand.
Applicants with at least two years of experience.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

School of Communication & Multimedia Studies

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-05-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) cover letter, and (2) curriculum vita, (3) and documentation of excellence in teaching, especially demonstrating proficiency and excellence in online teaching experiences.

Prior to the completion of the hire, three letters of reference must be emailed/mailed to: Dr. Deandre Poole, (dpoole3@fau.edu), Search Committee Chair, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Culture and Society (CU-97) Boca Raton, FL. 33431-0091

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711