Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Interpersonal Communication (27​/28

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Interpersonal Communication (27/28)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty
- Communications/Journalism, On-site (work in-p is a business location)

Specifically, we seek to hire two interpersonal communication scholars whose expertise complements the department's existing strengths. The first position is designated for a scholar with expertise in conflict management, negotiation, and mediation. We welcome applicants whose research examines communication processes related to interpersonal conflict across relational, family, health, small group, organizational, intercultural, or other social contexts.

The second position is designated for a scholar broadly specializing in interpersonal communication. We welcome applicants whose research examines communication processes across a variety of interpersonal contexts. Area of specializations may include, but are not limited to close relationships, communication across the lifespan, emotion, family communication, mediated interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, identity, privacy and disclosure, social support, or other contemporary areas of interpersonal communication.

The successful candidates’ teaching responsibilities will include:

• Introductory communication studies courses, including our introduction to the COMS major course or public speaking-related courses.
• 2000-level foundational courses, including interpersonal communication, small group communication, or communication theory
• Upper-division electives aligned with the candidate’s expertise. Examples include dark side of interpersonal communication, family communication, or nonverbal communication. Candidates may also have the opportunity to develop new courses that complement the department's curriculum and reflect their scholarly expertise.
• Upper-division methods courses aligned with the candidate’s methodological expertise, including qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• 4000-level capstone courses, including senior seminar and senior project

Non-instructional duties will include:

• Engaging in research and scholarship related to the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Engaging in service and academic advising/mentorship of undergraduate students.
• Advising students’ extracurricular activities, including, but not limited to student clubs.

Anticipated Hiring Range:$90,276- $98,244/year, $7,523- $8,187/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)

Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load is 12 units per semester, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development.

Subject to further planning and approval, Cal Poly anticipates a possible transition to semester-based year-round operations (YRO). Under YRO, full-time academic year faculty maybe assigned to teach in two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall) out of the three semesters offered annually. Thetwo-semester sequence will constitute the regular academic year appointment. Faculty may also be eligible to teach in the third semester for additional compensation, subject to departmental needs and University policy.