Ph.D. (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in journalism, mass communication or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, ABDs nearing completion of the Ph.D. will be considered (with initial appointment at the rank of instructor) and professional experience, particularly in lieu of the doctorate, is highly valued. Demonstrated college- or university-level teaching experience is required.
Applicants should apply online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs and copy/paste a cover letter. Additionally, applicants will be asked to upload additional documents, listed below.
Please submit:
- curriculum vitae with names of references
- evidence of teaching effectiveness
- teaching philosophy
- professional and/or scholarly writing samples
- description of research agenda
- graduate transcripts
- sample course syllabus
- additional professional work such as articles, videos, web pages, audio stories, and still photography as available
Candidates must complete the reference section of the application and arrange for the three letters of recommendation to be sent to search committee chair Michael O\u2019Donnell at mjodonnell@stthomas.edu . Do not upload recommendation letters as part of your application at the St. Thomas site. References will not be contacted without your permission. If files are too large to upload, please send material or download link (preferred) to Professor Michael O\u2019Donnell, Mail #5013, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
Invited candidates will be expected to give a classroom lecture or demonstration and a presentation to the faculty. The position remains open until filled. Review of application materials will begin on November 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota\u2019s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
