Assistant Professor of Communication

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University's Ancilla College seeks an Assistant Professor of Communication qualified applicant for a Full-Time Non-Tenure Track member to promotes Marian University's Catholic mission and identity by contributing to the ongoing development of students and wide-ranging programs MUAC and within the Department of Communication.

This position reports to the Dean of Academics at the Plymouth, IN location regarding day-to-day operations and to the chair of the Department of Communication at Marian University - Indianapolis for curricular issues, direction in disciplinary development, and academic evaluation.

Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teaching load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and implementation and activities of the Department of Communication.
• Engage in scholarship and other professional development activities.
• Mentor students through advising, internships, and service-learning opportunities in the community.
• Participate in the life of the campus and university service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Provide leadership and support to university events, activities, clubs and organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• A Masters degree in communication, media, or a related discipline is required; however, an earned doctorate, is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with students at varying levels of abilities, is required.
• Evidence of capacity for effective teaching in higher education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence, best practices in teaching, high ethical standards, diversity, and community service/engagement.
• Ability to train, to collaborate, partner and provide leadership to communication program.
• Experience with online education is strongly desired.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.