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Posting Number:20251219FPosition Title:Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Department of CommunicationPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:145-CommunicationPosition Summary:
The Department of Communication at Villanova University seeks applicants for a one-year
visiting position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, to begin Fall 2025 and end Spring 2026. The position will require teaching our undergraduate course COM 1000 Survey of Communication on a 4-4 teaching load.
With one of the largest undergraduate majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Department of Communication offers course work leading to the B.A. in Communication with opportunities to specialize in eight different areas of the discipline. In addition, the Department supports a comprehensive M.A. program in Communication. Our faculty prides itself on excellence in teaching and research and seeks to cultivate a supportive, collegial work environment. Diversity and inclusion are hallmarks of our Department, as well as an integral component of Villanova University’s mission.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The position will require teaching our undergraduate course COM 1000 Survey of Communication on a 4-4 teaching load.
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic requirements: Ph.D. in Communication preferred, ABD and MA considered. Candidates must have college-level teaching experience and demonstrated expertise teaching introductory level communication courses. Candidates who can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the discipline are especially encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D in Communication preferred, ABD and MA considered.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
N/A
Special Message to Applicants:
All application materials will be collected online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. Review of applications will begin as soon as the job is posted. The deadline for application review is May 15, 2025.
For a more detailed description of the Department, please consult our department webpage. Please direct all questions regarding the position to Dr. Tom Ksiazek, Department Chair, at thomas.ksiazek@villanova.edu.
- Cover letter/Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Summary of Teaching Evaluations
- Transcripts
- Statement of Contribution to Mission
- At least three letters of recommendation. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
Posting Date:04/14/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty
