The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland-College Park invites applications for part-time or full-time lecturer positions in Communication Science for the 2021-2022 academic year. The starting date for these positions is August 2, 2021.

Position Summary

Candidates should demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate courses in communication science, communication theory, health communication, risk communication, quantitative methods, media effects, and media campaigns. Higher education teaching experience is required. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Communication, Mass Communication, or a related field at the time of appointment. Ph.D. candidates and Ph.D. recipients are encouraged to apply.

About the Department/University

The Department of Communication offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Communication and an M.P.S. degree in Interpreting or Translation. The undergraduate communication major is one of largest majors on campus and the largest within the College of Arts and Humanities. This position would support an undergraduate area of specialization in Health and Science Communication. The University of Maryland is a "Big Ten" university located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, one of the nation's most ethnically diverse and internationally-significant cities. The Department of Communication is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. To that end, women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

More information about the Department of Communication is available at www.comm.umd.edu.

Application Procedures

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The application should include: (1) a letter of interest that describes the applicant's program of research and/or other professional qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) names and email addresses of 3 references. Application materials should be submitted through the ejobs.umd.edu website.

Applicants should email questions to Dr. Leah Waks, Director of Undergraduate Studies- ...@umd.edu.