Lecturer

Posting Number F00522P Position Title Lecturer Department Communication Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Standard Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary

The Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for nine-month, non-tenure stream positions as Lecturer in Communication Studies to begin Fall 2024.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will teach core courses in Communication Studies such as COMS 1301 Fundamentals of Public Speaking, COMS 2302 Professional and Technical Communication for Science and Engineering, and other Communication courses as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

An earned master's degree in Communication; evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information

The Department of Communication at UT Arlington is housed in the College of Liberal Arts. Seven undergraduate majors (Advertising, Broadcasting, Communication Studies, Communication Technology, Journalism, Philanthropy, and Public Relations) and an M.A. in Communication are offered in the department. Core courses offered by the Department of Communication serve majors across the university.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution.

UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S.

Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Open Date 04/22/2024 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28116 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)

• Contact information for 3 references

Optional Documents:

• Student Feedback Scores (Course/Teaching Evaluations)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Questions may be addressed to Monica Zhan at mengqi.zhan@uta.edu.

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.