Position: The Department of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Communication beginning Fall Semester 2010.

Responsibilities: Teach all levels of Communication courses as well as supervise graduate student theses. Perform other customary duties of a faculty member including research and scholarly activities, advising and service.

Qualifications: Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Communication by the August 16, 2010 start date. (ABD applicants will be considered, however, appointment to the tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor requires the PhD. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the position will revert to an instructor position.) Qualifications include teaching experience in a combination of the following general areas: rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism, advanced public speaking, argumentative discourse, persuasive discourse, public address, legal communication, intercultural communication, gender communication, health communication, and/or social movements and other relevant subjects. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications, and contingent on funding.

Start date: August 16, 2010

Application: Send letter of application, Vitae, official transcripts of graduate work, proof of teaching effectiveness and three letters of recommendations as well as the recommenders' daytime telephone numbers to:

Dr. David Sutton, Chair
COMM Search Committee
Department of Communication and Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
334-844-2727

No emailed applications will be accepted.

Review of applications will begin November 2, 2009 and continue until a candidate is selected.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment, excellent communication skills required.

Auburn University is a comprehensive research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000 students. The Department of Communication and Journalism has four undergraduate majors and a Master's program.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Auburn University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position: The Department of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Public Relations beginning Fall Semester, August 16, 2010.

Responsibilities: Teach all levels of Public Relations courses as well as supervise graduate student theses. Perform other customary duties of a faculty member including research and scholarly activities, advising and service.

Qualifications: Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. with an emphasis in public relations or a related field by the August 16, 2010 start date. (ABD applicants will be considered, however, appointment to the tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor requires the PhD. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the position will revert to an instructor position.) Teaching experience in public relations and an established research agenda preferred. Professional experience in public relations and knowledge of social media are a plus. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications, and contingent on funding.

Application: Send letter of application, vitae, official transcripts of graduate work, proof of teaching effectiveness and three letters of recommendation as well as the recommenders' daytime telephone numbers to:

Dr. Jennifer Adams,
Chair PR Search Committee
Department of Communication and Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
334-844-2727

No emailed applications will be accepted.

Review of applications will begin November 2, 2009 and continue until a candidate is selected.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required. Auburn University is a comprehensive research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000 students. The Department of Communication and Journalism has four undergraduate majors and a Master's program.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Auburn University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Audiology Clinical Faculty

Position:   Twelve-month non-tenure track audiology clinical faculty position at the Assistant Clinical Professor  rank.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include: An earned  Doctor of Audiology degree (AuD), CCC-A, 3-5 years of clinical experience, ability to supervise cases across all types of auditory  disorders and with children and adults.  Clinical supervision experience desired.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in clinical practice in on-and off-campus sites including direct supervision of student interactions and evaluation of student performance.  Some class room teaching a possibility. The candidate is also expected to participate in departmental committee structure and engage in clinically related professional activities such as innovative clinical program development, scholarly collaboration with other faculty, and participation in professional activities representing the department at regional and national levels.  The university has a clinical career ladder for faculty who engage in clinical instruction.  The clinical career ladder includes a structure for promotion as the faculty member exhibits professional productivity and develops a regional/national reputation in the clinical field.

Starting Date:     May 1, 2010, or soon thereafter

General Information:   The main campus of Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.  Situated in  the east-central portion of the state, where the Piedmont joins the Coastal Plain, this region experiences mild winters and otherwise moderate temperatures.  University enrollment approximately 24,000 students and the Auburn and Opelika metropolitan area has more than 120,000 residents.  The university is located 35 minutes from Columbus, GA; 50 minutes from Montgomery, AL and 90 minutes from Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL.  Auburn is less than 4 hours from  Florida's Gulf Coast, which offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.  The department is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and has approximately 110 undergraduate students, 40 masters students in SLP and 35 AuD students.  Presently, the department has 15 full time faculty (12 doctoral  level and 3 masters level).  The Department of Communication Disorders has been accredited in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for over 40 years and is a nationally respected training program. 

Application:       Review of applications will begin March 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English. Submit letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

                                    Sandra Clark-Lewis
                                    Chair, Search Committee
                                    Department of Communication Disorders
                                    1199 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849-5232

Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures of Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish with specialty in 18th and/or 19th Century Spanish Peninsular Literature to begin Fall 2010. The successful candidate will be able and willing to teach graduate literature courses in both areas indicated above as well as all levels of undergraduate Spanish including Business Spanish, Civilization, Literature, and Translation. Teaching load is five courses per year.

Minimum qualifications to apply are ABD status (must have Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2010), native or near-native fluency in Spanish, research potential, positive teaching evaluations, familiarity with current language pedagogy and a willingness to learn and use Blackboard course management software. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish. Send letter of application and CV (hard copy), three letters of recommendation, transcript, and sample teaching evaluations to:

Chair, Search Committee
Assistant Professor in Spanish Position
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
6030 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849-5204

http:www.auburn.edu/forlang

Review of applications will begin November 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of History at Auburn University invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the history of early modern Britain and its empire before 1750, specialization open. The appointment will begin August 16, 2010. Ph.D. in History prior to employment date is preferred, but outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered. However, appointment to the tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor requires the earned doctorate by August 15, 2010. The appointee will be responsible for teaching graduate seminars and undergraduate courses in areas of specialization and courses in the core curriculum. Please send a letter of application, transcripts, vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to the address below.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.

Prof. Donna Bohanan, Chair
British History Search
Department of History
310 Thach Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5207
Email: bohandj@auburn.edu
Phone: 334-844-6631

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer

History department website: http://www.auburn.edu/history

Rank/Salary: Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure-track. Salary commensurate with experience. Final appointment is contingent upon funding.

Duties: Recruit and teach trumpet to music performance and music education majors. Additional assignments may include teaching brass methods, coaching chamber music, directing jazz ensemble, and teaching courses in other area(s) of expertise.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree in music preferred (ABDs will be considered; however appointment to the tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor requires the earned doctorate). Prior teaching and performance experience at the college/university level desired. The successful candidate must demonstrate professional level artistry in a variety of styles. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills required.

Appointment Date: August 16, 2010.

General Information: Auburn University is a major comprehensive research institution with an enrollment of over 24,000 students. The Department of Music, with an enrollment of approximately 110 students, has fifteen tenured/tenure-track faculty and eleven adjunct instructors. Degrees offered include: the Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, and in conjunction with the College of Education, the Bachelors of Music Education, the Master of Music Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education.

Application: Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), an unedited audition CD or DVD of solo and ensemble performances, three letters of recommendation, and contact information for at least two additional professional references to:

Dr. Sara Lynn Baird
Music Department
101 Goodwin Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5420

Deadline: Screening will begin November 30, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Preference will be given to candidates with the Ph.D. in hand or near completion, but A.B.D.s will be considered. A candidate who receives and accepts an offer of employment while still A.B.D. but who subsequently fails to complete all doctoral requirements by that date can be hired and paid only at the rank of instructor.

Auburn is Alabama's largest land grant university, enrolling over 24,000 students. The Political Science Department maintains a diverse faculty of 21 tenured or tenure-track members and offers undergraduate degree programs in health administration, political science, and public administration, as well as a masters degree program in public administration (M.P.A.) and a Ph.D. program in public administration and public policy.

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected. To apply, send a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (if available), and an official transcript of all graduate work to: Dr. Rene' McEldowney, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849-5208. Fax 334-844-5348; e-mail mceldrp@auburn.edu.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Political Science, Auburn University invites applications for a one-year position beginning August 16, 2010. Final assignment is contingent upon funding. Candidates must show evidence of ability to teach in the field of International Relations and to teach the political economy course in the University core curriculum. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in Political Science by the start date for the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. ABDs will be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.

Auburn is Alabama's largest land grant university, enrolling over 24,000 students. The Political Science Department maintains a diverse faculty of 23 tenured or tenure-track members and offers undergraduate degree programs in political science, health administration, and public administration, as well as a Master's degree program in public administration (M.P.A.) and a Ph.D. program in public administration and public policy.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, and a transcript of all graduate work to: Dr. Paul Johnson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849-6174. Fax 334-844-5348; e-mail johnspm@auburn.edu.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work at Auburn University announces the position of Chair
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chair provides leadership to a multidisciplinary department in achieving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and service to the university and larger community. In consultation with the faculty, the Chair oversees the hiring and development of faculty and departmental programs, class scheduling, resource allocation, and budgetary and strategic planning. Additionally, the Chair is responsible for financial and staff management.

QUALIFICATIONS; The successful candidate will have significant academic administrative experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and scholarly research sufficient to merit appointment to the rank of Professor with tenure.  The candidate will have an earned doctorate in Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work or a closely related interdisciplinary field. We are especially interested in innovative scholars who are able to demonstrate prior success in working collaboratively across disciplines and facilitating faculty research and outreach consistent with departmental and university goals. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

APPLICATION: Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of administrative philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and contact information for at least three additional professional references to:
Professor Allyson Comstock
Art Department
101 Biggin Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applications will not be considered until all materials have been received. Final appointment is contingent upon funding.
Auburn University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land, sea and space grant institutions.  In the 2010 edition of the U.S. News & World Report, it was ranked 39th among public universities.  Auburn is a high research activity institution, offering Bachelor's, First Professional, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctor's degrees. Auburn University has 1,176 full-time faculty and 154 part-time faculty.  Auburn enrolls 24,602 students from all fifty states and approximately 80 countries, including 19,926 undergraduates, 3,689 graduate students, and 987 first professional students in Fall 2009. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work offers three undergraduate degree programs and one graduate degree program. For more information, see: http://media.cla.auburn.edu/sociology/index.cfm
 

The Social Work Program at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 16, 2010 contingent upon funding, with the possibility of start date as early as January 2010. Applicants must have a MSW and two years of practice experience, a Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field at the time of appointment, and a record of excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in Social Work. Candidates with teaching, research and accreditation experience are desired. The position will involve teaching, research, and service responsibilities in Social Work. The teaching load is 3/2 in Social Work and may include Introduction to Social Work, Research Methods, and upper level specialized courses that contribute to the university's expanding interest in diversity and global education. Tenure will be earned in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names/addresses of three references to: Emily Myers, Chair, Social Work Search Committee, 7030 Haley Center, Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5209. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2009, and continue until a suitable candidate is chosen. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

POSITION: The Department of Theatre at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant or associate professor of scenic and lighting design beginning fall semester 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach courses in scenic design, lighting design, design aesthetics, scene painting, rendering and other courses as assigned, design sets and/or lights for departmental productions in an active undergraduate (BA/BFA) theatre program. Participation in student advisement, recruitment and departmental/university committees required. For advancement at Auburn, faculty must stay active in professional work beyond the academic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS: MFA in scenic and lighting design with at least three years university teaching experience and professional experience beyond the academic arena required. We are especially interested in candidates with additional skills in scene painting, hand and computer drafting, rendering, and membership in United Scenic Artists.

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final appointment is contingent upon funding.

START DATE: August 16, 2010

APPLICATION: Send letter of application, CV, (do not send portfolios at this time) and at least three letters of reference (with daytime phone numbers) to:

Thereza Oleinick, Chair
Design Search Committee
211 Telfair Peet Theatre
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama 36849-5422

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010. Search will remain open until position is filled.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space grant institutions. In the 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report, it was ranked 39th among public universities, with a fall 2009 enrollment of 24,602 students from all fifty states and approximately 80 countries. The Department of Theatre offers a BA in theatre as well as BFA degrees in acting, music theatre performance, design & technology, and management. The department is housed in a dedicated theatre facility including a 361-seat continental house with proscenium/thrust stage, studio theatre, design studio, fully equipped shops, smart classrooms, and a computer lab.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

Job summary: The individual in this position plays a key role in the construction and completion of all non-costume design elements for all Auburn University Theatre productions. This individual also assists in meeting technical needs of non-AU Theatre performance groups using the university theatre facility, including staffing and running technical aspects of performances by outside groups. The Assistant Technical Director assists the Technical Director in training students in the proper use of power tools and equipment and helps to promote a safe working environment for students and part-time workers by example. The Assistant Technical Director also assists in overseeing student crews during technical rehearsals and performances, in maintaining production and rehearsal facilities, and serves as master carpenter for a minimum of six productions housed in two theatres.

Min. Qualifications: The minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent and three years experience in technical theatre support and/or scene construction for a theatrical production. ?Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience. Proficiency in CAD, theatrical rigging, carpentry and welding are required. Strong collaborative, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. A high emphasis is placed on safety, quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.For consideration, please utilize the attachment feature of the on-line application system: https://www.auemployment.com and attach/complete the following: application (which includes three professional references and their contact information), resume, and two current letters of recommendation. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Desired: A BA or BFA from an accredited institution in Technical Theatre with additional years of experience as an Assistant Technical Director are strongly desired. Experience in maintenance of equipment and organizational skills are also desired as is a strong background in employee and facility safety. Experience in either sound, lighting or automation desired but not required.

Auburn University Theatre invites applications for a full time renewable (for a maximum of five years) non tenure-track position as Instructor of Dance beginning Fall Semester 2010. Teach all levels of ballet, jazz, and music theatre repertoire in strong theatre program with established music theatre degree track and growing dance minor. Additional duties include choreographing main stage music theatre productions and advising dance minors. Opportunities to choreograph/perform in department dance productions. B.F.A. in Dance with a minimum of three years college teaching required. M.F.A. in Dance, college teaching experience and prior record of artistic achievement including professional experience beyond the academic arena preferred. Experience as a dance instructor in a music theatre degree program strongly desired. Ability to collaborate as a member of a well established artistic team essential. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Starting date August 16, 2010. Send letter of application, resume and names with daytime telephone numbers of at least three references to Dance Screening Committee, 211 Telfair Peet Theatre, Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5422. For first consideration, apply by November 1, 2009. Position will remain open until a candidate is recommended for appointment. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required. Auburn University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.