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Job Description

Lecturer - Communication Studies
CUNY - The City University of New York

Job ID: 1948
Location: Baruch College
Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES
Performs teaching and related faculty functions in area(s) of expertise as noted below.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College, the City University of New York, seeks applicants for a full time lecturer position to begin in fall, 2010. This position is a one year appointment, potentially renewable on re-appointment for five years with the possibility of appointment to a permanent position (Certificate of Continuous Employment) at the end of that period. Baruch College, located in midtown Manhattan, is a senior college of the City University of New York, and is recognized as the most diverse college in the nation. The Department of Communication Studies offers a B.A. in Business Communication, with a specialization in Corporate Communication, and an M.A. in Corporate Communication. The department fields a wide range of courses, including speech communication, argumentation, persuasion, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, international communication, media studies, crisis communication, legal and ethical issues in corporate communication, writing for public relations and corporate media relations. For additional information, please see: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/academics/communication/index.htm.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree area(s) of expertise and other qualifications noted below as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have a graduate level degree in communication or a related area and considerable teaching experience in communication studies, and should demonstrate expertise in at least two of the following areas of specialization: public relations, new media, business communication, corporate or organizational communication. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs in Corporate Communication, as well as to a minor in Communication Studies.

Information and Application Process Instructions

COMPENSATION
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send curriculum vita, three (3) letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student and peer evaluations and copies of publications by February 15, 2010 to:

Search Committee - Lecturer
Professor Jana O'Keefe Bazzoni
Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Baruch College, City University of New York
One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B8-240
New York, New York 10010

CLOSING DATE
February 15, 2010

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.

To obtain more information or to submit your resume you can contact Professor Jana O'Keefe Bazzoni as shown below. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it first on www.AcademicCareers.com. Thank you.

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