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Job DescriptionTeach a variety of undergraduate communication studies courses - including the basic speech communication course. The teaching assignment involves four classes each semester, including multiple sections of the basic speech communication course depending on scheduling and staffing needs.Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.Contribute tostudent growth and development including student advising.Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.Minimum QualificationsPh.D. in Communication Studies by appointment start date.Recent evidence of quality undergraduate teaching.Demonstrated familiarity and preparation to teach two or more of the following courses:Intercultural Communication, Social Media, Small Group, Nonverbal Communication, Disability Culture and Communication.Commitment to teaching excellence in the basic speech communication course.An active scholarly agenda.Preferred QualificationSkills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.Experience teaching within and across different communication research methodsPreparation to incorporate digital communication into an undergraduate curriculumDemonstrated commitment to pedagogical innovation and excellence.Other RequirementsA complete online application will include the following: A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously.Current Curriculum Vitae / ResumeTranscripts (undergraduate and graduate).Teaching Portfolio (including sample syllabi)List of references with contact information)Posting Information:Application Deadline: Review begins 3/26/2025Appointment Date: August, 2025Primary Location: Winona, MinnesotaSalary: Commensurate with Rank and ExperienceType of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-TrackTelework (Yes/No) NoAbout The Department: The department of Communication Studies is part of the College of Liberal Arts at Winona State University. The program?s curriculum includes three major tracks: Organizational and Corporate Communication, Leadership and Advocacy, and Applied Communication. In addition to teaching and scholarly excellence, the department places high value on applied learning, civic engagement, and fostering collaborations with colleagues and programs on campus.About Winona State University:Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU?s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota?s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.
About Winona State University
Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a comprehensive public university with close to 8,900 students. The oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Winona State offers 80 undergraduate, pre-professional, licensure, graduate, and doctorate programs on its three campuses: the original Main Campus in Winona, the West Campus in Winona, and Winona State University-Rochester.
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