COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Intercultural Communication
Tenure Track

Position
The Department of Human Communication Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor beginning in August 2008. The applicant's primary teaching area and research interest should be in intercultural communication. Desirable secondary areas include introductory research methods, introductory communication theory, gender communication, or other areas consistent with the department's needs. Faculty are expected to participate in faculty governance, serve on committees, assist in curriculum development, provide academic advisement and thesis advisement, and provide University/community service.

Qualifications

  • An earned doctorate in communication studies or its equivalent is required for a tenure-track appointment. Advanced ABD applicants will be considered.
  • For appointment at an advanced rank, candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, an established record of scholarly accomplishment and publication; and
  • Ability to interact successfully within a multicultural environment and to work harmoniously with students, colleagues, and the community.

Job Control Number
23603G-08-062

Appointment Date
August 2008

Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Salary is commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and /or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx.

Application Procedures
Send letter of application indicating areas of expertise, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching performance, including but not limited to student ratings of instruction, and at least three letters of recommendation to:

John Reinard, Chair
Department of Human Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Application Deadline
Application review begins November 1, 2007, and continues until position is filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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