Duties and Responsibilities

The College of Arts and Sciences at North Park University seeks applications for an open rank full-time multi-disciplinary tenure-track position in the Department of Communication Arts to begin in August 2024. Spurred by growth in Communication Arts degree and a developing Conflict Transformation program, the department is seeking a candidate that will contribute to the development of those programs overall as it seeks to expand its course offerings in conflict transformation studies.

The successful candidate will have a load in both communication studies or conflict studies based on their qualifications and the needs of the department. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, implementation of a scholarly agenda, and participation in university-wide service. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required:

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related field.
• Commitment to undergraduate education that focuses on relationships with industry.
• Commitment to multi-ethnic contexts. • Ability to maneuver multi-disciplinary spaces.
• Evidence of professional practice in Communication Arts and/ or Conflict Transformation.
• Possess a clear understanding of and personal commitment to North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.

Desired:

• Certification in conflict/ peace negotiations.
• Expertise in the field of feminist studies.
• Experience in the areas of critical race theory, conflict transformation, Latinx Communication, & African American Vernacular English.
• An active expertise in media theory especially focused in and around social media & big data
• Active participation in industry guilds.
• Ability to work independently and with others, and to be proactive.
• Have experience with Enterprise Systems.
• Comfortable with using new technology.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with full consideration of those who apply by Wednesday, November 16th, 2023.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Remission
• Helwig Recreation Center