Description

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY, located in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication, Film, and Media Studies to start in Fall 2024.Candidates must be capable of teaching existing introductory courses, adding to our offerings in digital media and social media, and developing new courses in global/non-western media and culture.

Responsibilities include teaching courses (3/3 load) in digital media, public speaking, communication theories, media history/studies, and research methods. In addition, candidates will be expected to teach in both the Adult Degree Program (evening) and the University’s Core curriculum, contribute to the development of new courses, and serve as a faculty mentor for students majoring in Communication Studies and/or Film and Media Studies.

Oglethorpe University is a small and growing liberal arts institution where dedication to students and quality teaching are highly valued. Our campus is located in the urban environment of Brookhaven, Georgia, with easy access to the cultural offerings of Atlanta and its surrounding cities (e.g., about 15 minutes to the Midtown Arts District via the MARTA rail system). The university currently enrolls a diverse population of nearly 1,500 students who represent more than 30 states and 30 countries. More than half of Oglethorpe’s students identify as persons of color, and approximately 40 percent are the first in their families to attend college. Candidates from historically excluded groups, whose work furthers the institution’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, and who bring varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Oglethorpe is committed to fostering a campus community and intellectual environment that recruits and maintains diverse faculty and staff, promotes a culture of respect for diverse experiences and perspectives, and understands and addresses the role of inequality in shaping our individual and collective identities. We value faculty mentorship and support faculty teaching, research, and development through the Office of the Provost which works closely with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. at the time of appointment, relevant teaching experience, and a coherent research agenda are expected of suitable candidates.

The successful candidate should demonstrate effectiveness in undergraduate teaching, including effectiveness in teaching a diverse student body; have a record of professional activity and scholarship in the areas of communication, film, media studies, or related fields; and have demonstrated effectiveness in advancing equity and inclusion in the classroom. Candidates with experience teaching from a liberal arts perspective, stressing excellent writing skills, theoretical understanding, and critical analysis, will be given preference.

To apply, please submit a brief letter of interest (which should speak to demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion), a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information for three references (no letters necessary at time of application). Inquiries about the position may be made to Dr. Kate Keib and Dr. Katharine Zakos, Search Co-Chairs, at division1@oglethorpe.edu. Application screening will begin on April 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.