Assistant Professor - Communication

Job Summary

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Communication.  Ability to teach courses on public relations, advertising, marketing, media strategy and event planning required.  Successful candidate will contribute to the MA in Strategic Communication as well as the B.A in Communication Studies and Practices.   Demonstrated commitment to experiential and project-based learning is essential and record of placing students into industry highly desirable.  The successful candidate will also be required to coach HPU's national award-winning advertising club and National Student Advertising Competition team.

The successful candidate is required to maintain competence in the academic field by remaining current in their own and related disciplines and in the most effective instructional methods. The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in the synthesis, interpretation, and communication of new knowledge.  In addition to instructional and scholarly activity, the successful candidate will participate in commencement, convocations and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meetings in the week before the start of academic terms.  Faculty presence and engagement is expected during academic terms that faculty have teaching responsibilities.

This is a full-time position with up to 24 credits of teaching over the academic year that runs from mid-August to mid-May.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Communication or related field OR Master's degree in Communication or related field plus professional experience

• Ability to teach courses in all or some of the following: public relations, marketing, media strategy, event planning and advertising

• Undergraduate student teaching experience

• Commitment to experiential learning

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience in public relations, advertising, marketing, media, or events management industry

• Graduate student teaching experience

• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.

• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.

• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.   This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.

• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle.  Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policy.

• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.

• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.

• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
1 .Teaching (60-80%)

• Teach up to 24 credits of undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more academic subjects in area of discipline within a prescribed curriculum

• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establishes appropriate student learning outcomes, and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.

• Plan and deliver individual classes that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.

• Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.

• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.

• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.

• Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries and meet with department chair and dean to review.

•  Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.  Serve as an advisor to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum, especially within the major, and mentor them as they plan their degree programs and careers.
  2. Scholarship and Professional Development (10-30%)

• Engage in research or scholarly projects appropriate for the field.

• Apply for and obtain, internal and external research funding.

• Disseminate research findings through publication, conference presentations, and invited talks.

• Contribute to institutional and infrastructure grant writing.

• Keep abreast of new knowledge and other developments in the field of multimedia/communication.

 3. University Service   (10-20%)

• Perform related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula, acting as advisor to student organizations, mentor students, and providing office hours for students.

• Serve on faculty, college, and/or university committees.

• Regularly attend program/department, college, and university meetings.

• Assist in the recruitment of new students.

• Assist with co-curricular activities to include organization of, participation in, or presentation of faculty forums or workshops; advising and sponsorship of clubs and societies; participation in, organization of, providing guidance and assistance to extra-curricular or co-curricular university events

• Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service.
  4.Performs other related duties as appropriate(5%)

• Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required for this job.

Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawai'i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.