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Assistant Professor/Lecturer of Communications/Social Sciences

Employer
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Location
Redmond, WA
Closing date
Jan 31, 2022

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Sector
Science
Organization Type
Corporate
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking an applicant with expertise in topical areas in the field of communications and/or a range of social sciences, the ability to mentor undergraduate student teams, and pedagogical background to collaborate with the Department Faculty in curriculum development and research.

This is a full-time position offered at the Assistant Professor / Lecturer rank. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer.

Start date: August1st, 2022

Duties / Responsibilities
  • Professional and scholarly activities, advising and mentoring students, active participation in program assessment and development, supervising student projects, and university/community service

Specifically,
  • Lecture and teach in classroom and/or lab settings, with responsibilities commensurate to a full-time teaching load
  • Mentor student teams in research-based or industry-driven projects
  • Actively collaborate to develop and improve department curriculum in alignment with program outcomes
  • Participate in teaching-related service roles, including scheduled office hours, archiving of student work, and program assessment activities
  • Contribute to institutional and academic service through participation in the Faculty Senate, interdepartmental committees, and outreach activities
  • Engage in active research/professional development via faculty colloquium events, or professional conferences
  • Maintain a robust scholarly or creative agenda, and work proactively towards fulfilling the same, in close alignment with the institutional vision

Qualifications / Competencies

Required
  • Master's degree in Communications, Digital Media, Psychology, or related field, supported by evidence of exemplary academic and/or industry experience
  • Interest and ability to teach undergraduate communications courses is essential, to include interpersonal and professional communications, media and ethics, popular culture, and special topics
  • Ability to provide quality feedback, practical work solutions, and instruction in areas related to their field of expertise
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate the fundamentals of communications theory and practice
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Portfolio of published works, published research projects or other body of work related to the position

Preferred qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Communications, Digital Media, Psychology, or closely related field
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in the classroom and/or experience in developing curriculum sensitive to marginalized and underrepresented groups
  • Ability to teach introductory psychology courses a plus

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position, please include the following:
  • Cover letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of research and scholarly interests, focusing on current research activities and future goals
  • Statement of the candidate's views and prior experience with respect to fostering inclusion and diversity in an academic or professional environment
  • List of 3 professional references with email and telephone contact information included

Diversity, equity, inclusion and academic freedom are priorities of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as DigiPen endorses the goals of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA campus

DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond WA, provides exemplary education, and furthers research and innovation in science, engineering, arts, digital media, and interactive computer technologies. Recognized as a leader in game development education and interactive media, DigiPen Institute of Technology is ranked #4 through the Princeton Review. Undergraduate programs are offered in Digital Art and Animation, Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, and Computer Engineering as well as graduate programs in Digital Art and Computer Science. DigiPen Institute of Technology provides students with a solid foundation in game development.

All positions are subject to budget approval.
The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Social Sciences - Assistant Professor, Location: Redmond, WA - 98052

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