Full-Time Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Title Full-Time Fixed-Term Faculty Position Type Faculty Position Number F99949 FTE 1.
0 Secondary Employment Status Benefits Eligible? Yes Job Summary/Basic Function The CSTA Department invites applications to join the communication studies faculty.
Normal teaching load is three courses (the equivalent of twelve semester hours) per semester.
Instruction in the college-wide required course that includes interpersonal, group, and intercultural communication, and public speaking.
Preference for candidates who could assist with media co-curricular activities and who can contribute to teaching in an area of specialization within the department, including health communication, intercultural communication, business and professional communication, integrated marketing communication, video and audio production, or advertising.
Advisement of undergraduate majors, participation in departmental projects, and involvement in college-wide activities is required.
Summer school teaching is possible for additional compensation.
The department consists of 9 full-time faculty.
Two faculty are in theatre, with the balance in communication studies.
Currently, approximately 150 students are declared majors or minors in the department.
All departmental faculty members teach the college-wide required course.
Individual faculty offices and all course offerings are housed in the Olin Communication Center.
The Olin Center houses the campus radio station, a television production facility, and video editing lab.
All classrooms are both video equipped and connected to the campus computer network.
All faculty have access to personal as well as networked computer resources.
The College: Concordia College is a private four-year liberal arts college of approximately 1,800 undergraduates located in Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND), a growing metropolitan area of 250,000 that is known for quality schools, affordable housing, and the nearby Minnesota lakes country.
A more thorough description of Concordia College can be found at https://www.
concordiacollege.
edu/ Minimum Qualifications 1.
Ability to teach the college-wide required communication course.
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Demonstrated preparation and experience in teaching an area of specialization appropriate to the departmental curriculum.
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Personal philosophy in sympathy with the aims and objectives of a liberal arts college.
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Master’s degree in Communication or closely-related field.
Preferred Qualifications 1.
Excellence in classroom teaching.
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Demonstrated preparation and experience teaching some combination of health communication, intercultural communication, business and professional communication, integrated marketing communication, video and audio production, and advertising.
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Willingness and ability to assist with media co-curricular activities (television, radio).
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Ph.
D.
in Communication Studies completed by August 20th, 2024.
In support of the College’s ambitious goals for diversity and inclusion, the department is interested in applicants who will contribute to the development of our increasingly diverse campus community, and have experience working effectively with diversified populations.
Position Opening Date 12/21/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Screening Begins 01/29/2024 Benefits Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including .
Health Insurance .
Flexible Savings Account .
Vision Insurance .
Dental Insurance .
Preventative Chiropractic Program .
Retirement Plan .
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only) .
Life Insurance (full-time only) .
Short-Term Disability .
13 paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year .
Paid parental leave .
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
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Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools .
Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
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Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides EEO/AA Statement Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Special Instructions to Applicants Electronic submission of application materials to https://hr.
cord.
edu If you have any questions you can contact: Dr.
Gregory Carlson, Search Committee Chair Communication Studies and Theatre Art Department Concordia College Moorhead, MN 56562 e-mail: gcarlson@cord.
edu Employment Contingencies Background Check