Avila University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Communications Job at Kansas City, MO Full Time

The School of Visual and Communication Arts in the College of Professional Schools is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communications

Fall 2022 (August)

Responsibilities will include teaching a wide variety of graduate-level and upper-division undergraduate Communication courses, including Principles of Advertising, Integrated Brand Management, Strategic Presentations in a Digital Environment, and graduate-level classes in one’s discipline area.

Minimum requirements: PhD (or ABD) in Communications or related field.

Qualified candidates will be expected to apply dynamic teaching methods to current course offerings and will develop a curriculum in advertising content strategies.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in content creation, design, tactics, campaign deployment, measurement, and full multi-channel media expertise.

Preferred candidates would have relevant work experience in strategic communications, including social media, mobile and digital content creation, publication, and evaluation. A passion for Leadership and Entrepreneurship is a plus.

Successful candidates should also be committed to contributing to a climate via teaching, committee engagements, community work, and/or research that supports a diverse study body, serves first-generation college students, and contributes to equity and social justice.

Currently, the Communication department offers studies in Advertising and Public Relations, Film and Digital Media, and Sports Communications. The successful candidate will work with these disciplines and the Art and Design programs, preparing students for careers as communication professionals.

Competitive Salary

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefits package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employees and dependents, sick leave, retirement benefits, and health insurance.

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference to the email listed below. Avila University is not currently sponsoring or transferring H1B visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis.

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, and social life opportunities.

Kansas City is a highly diverse community with African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian, Irish, Italian, German, Nordic, Anglo-Saxon, Slavic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Mail resume to: [email protected]

Work Location: One location