Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted: 17-Mar-23
Location: River Forest, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Required Education:
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a full-time faculty member in Strategic Communication to begin in the 2023-2024 academic year. The area of strategic communication in our program addresses how organizations and institutions communicate with the public to achieve their goals. The successful candidate will be mission oriented and committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, and potentially graduate level in the future, developing a program of scholarly research, and participating in service to the university, profession, and community.
As part of a university that values Christian faith, the Individual, excellence, integrity and service, the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago values our Lutheran heritage of teaching excellence, leading by serving, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, ethical decision making, intellectual and individual diversity, and sustaining a dynamic curriculum based on the needs of our students, community, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Instructs undergraduate students in the discipline of communication, including courses such as Social Media and Public Relations, Communication Research, Organizational and Team Communication, Business Communication, Advanced Public Speaking, and Media Literacy
- Develops a program of scholarly research and service that that integrates content pertaining to social media, public relations, and persuasive communication
- Advises Communication majors, oversees internship placement, supervises senior projects, and provides hands-on instruction
- Provides leadership for the area of Strategic Communication, including the design and teaching of new curriculum
- Synthesizes practical instruction with critical studies, aiming for majors to have a wide-range of paths after graduation as professionals, practitioners and scholars
- Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Skill Sets:
- Scholarly knowledge of the research and theory in communication studies with some knowledge in Media Communication and multi-media skills
- Capacity to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in both face-to-face and online modalities
- Capacity to develop and organize programs of study that are consistent with College of Business and accreditation standards
- Ability to work with colleagues from across the campus to advance the mission of the College of Business and of Concordia University Chicago
- A service mentality toward all stakeholders, particularly with students
- A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
- Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
- Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
Minimum Experience Required:
- Prior professional experience in research and theory in communication studies is required
- 3 years' experience teaching in a higher education setting is preferred
Education Requirements:
- A minimum of an MBA, MFA, or MA in a communication-related field is required
- An earned doctorate in Communication or a Communication-related field is preferred
- Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability and Survivor Plan
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Information:
Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
- Names and phone numbers of three references
* Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.
Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.
