Southwestern College Hiring for Assistant Professor of Communication at Wfield, KS Full Time

Southwestern College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Communication for a full-time, tenure track position to begin in January 2024.
Southwestern College is a student-centered undergraduate teaching institution that values engaging students in classroom learning
experiences, supervised research and mentoring. 

Southwestern Communication students grow to be influential communicators ready
to embark on their chosen career path or graduate studies. The program balances communication and media studies with fundamental skills for
working in media environments such as public relations, social media management, advertising, and content strategy. 

The program
seeks a digital content generalist with the ability to teach classes such as: Digital Storytelling, Social Media Practice and Theory, Media
Studies, Media Writing, and audio/video production oriented courses. Please see our program’s course
descriptions for other potential courses related to digital content and media. The successful candidate will also serve as the Director
of Student Media, creating branded content and organizing students to produce audio/video for campus events such as musicals, plays, and
ceremonies. Qualified candidates will possess excellent communication & production skills, demonstrate evidence of flexible work
experiences and willingness to change; open-mindedness, fairness and the ability to see multiple perspectives; a willingness to take risks,
and willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Teach a customary load of 4 courses per semester (12 semester hours) in the undergraduate program. 
• Advise students
  majoring and minoring in Communication and Social Media, including independent research, internship projects, and honor society. 
• Participate in department and campus-wide committees. 
• Collaborate with faculty in the Division of Communication, Computer
  Science, and English to create innovative academic opportunities. 
• Supervise students’ production of audio/video content
  for campus events.
• Develop a professional growth plan that serves the campus and community. 
• Maintain professional
  currency in your field by participating in field-relevant conferences, professional development events, and creative
  activities. Qualifications:
• MFA or PhD in Communication, Media Production, Social Media, Digital Media or
  closely related field is preferred; MA is required.
• Demonstrated success in teaching with at least one year of experience at the
  college or university level (graduate teaching will be considered).
• Professionalism and commitment to students.
• Willingness to work with faculty, staff and administration. 

Completed applications must include the
following:

• Letter of application addressing interest and qualifications for position. 
• Curriculum Vitae
  or résumé. 
• Portfolio or example of at least three video projects (can be worked on with students or solo
  projects) 
• Name, address, email address, and phone number of at least three references who can address the candidate’s
  qualifications for the positions. 
• Transcripts (copies accepted). Official transcripts are required at time of
  appointment. 

Position is open until a candidate has been selected. Review of completed applications will begin
immediately with preference given to applications received by October 9, 2023. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986,
candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. 

Send all materials via email to:

Ms. Lonnie Boyd

Email: [email protected] 

Associate Vice President for Human
Capital Management; Chief Human Resources Officer

Southwestern College

100 College StreetWinfield, Kansas 67156