JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Speech Communication

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320119

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University’s committees; and contribute to the development of the University’s Vision 2012.

The Humanities Division is seeking a candidate who will teach 12 credit hours per semester which will consist of upper-level courses and a minimum of six credit hours of interpersonal communication and/or public speaking classes.  Research activity and public/university service are required as well as quality teaching that utilizes a variety of delivery modalities. 

Assistant or Associate Professor of Speech Communication: A Ph.D. in Speech Communication is preferred.  University/college level teaching experience is desired for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor requires a minimum of 5 years of university level teaching experience and the previous award of the rank of Associate Professor at an accredited university.  Ability to develop a curriculum in intercultural and organizational communication as well as the ability to work collegially within a liberal arts setting are expected.  Additional expectations of all faculty include participation in University committees, student advisement, and continued professional achievement. 

Employment will begin on August 15, 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic preparation, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA/CREFF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy airfare to St. Thomas for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts. 

In order to be considered please submit an employment application, curriculum vitae, transcript(s) from an accredited institution(s), and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of three references to: msekou@uvi.edu and Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990; email hrweb@uvi.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, please visit us online at http://hrweb.uvi.edu or call 340-693-1410.

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