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Positions of Particular Interest to RCA Members

Posting Date: 10/19/11

Institution: The University of Dubuque

Position: The University of Dubuque invites applications for a full-time faculty position in communication, with an emphasis in intercultural communication, beginning August, 2012.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include an earned doctorate in communication, teaching experience, and interest in teaching in the master's degree program in Organizational Communication and Leadership. Secondary specialization in visual-digital rhetoric, Integrated Communication, or market, or media-related communication is desirable.

Primary responsibilities include teaching 24 credit hours per year, advising students, maintaining a scholarship agenda, and participating in the broader life of the University.

The University of Dubuque (UD) was founded in 1852 and maintains its historic ties to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  Since the late 1990s, UD has transformed itself into a mission-driven, learning-centered Christian university serving approximately 1600 traditional undergraduate students and 400 graduate, non-traditional, and seminary students.  Eighty full-time faculty members are committed to serving an undergraduate student population that includes over 25% students of color and over 50% students categorized as first generation and/or low income.

In 2011, Washington Monthly recognized UD's commitment to its mission by ranking it #13 nationally in the baccalaureate category for contribution to the public good.  A $30 million Performing Arts, Campus, and Worship Center, scheduled to open in 2013, will add to over $100 million in new facilities built since 2000.  More information about the University of Dubuque and its mission can be found at http://www.dbq.edu/UDMissionVisionAction2010.pdf. 

Dubuque, Iowa, is a city of 60,000 perched on the bluffs of the Mississippi River.  It serves as the cultural and economic center for 250,000 residents in the Iowa/Wisconsin/Illinois tri- state area. A growing economy, vibrant cultural life, and setting of natural beauty contribute to a high qualify of life.  Dubuque has been named one of America's greenest cities and one the most livable small cities in America.

More information can be found at http://www.cityofdubuque.org.

To apply, please send the following application materials electronically to HR@dbq.edu. 

1) UD application (available online at http://www.dbq.edu/hr/pdf/udemploymentapp.pdf),

2) A letter of introduction summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position,

3) A current resume/vitae,

4) An official transcript for the highest degree held,

5) A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and

6) Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled. The University of Dubuque is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and persons of color.

Posting Date: 10/18/11

Institution: Patrick Henry College

Patrick Henry College is seeking candidates for a full-time position in rhetoric beginning in Fall 2012.  The position will involve teaching classical rhetoric, speech, and composition.  It may also involve coaching an award-winning debate team.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Composition & Rhetoric, Speech Communication, or the equivalent; a display of promising scholarship; evidence of superior teaching ability; and commitment to Christ.  Candidates should be evangelical Christians, in full agreement with the College's Statement of Faith and Biblical Foundations Statement and supportive of the College's Mission, Vision, and Educational Philosophy (see http://www.phc.edu/fundamental.php).

PHC is a private, nondenominational, and TRACS-accredited institution located near Washington, D.C., in Purcellville, Virginia.  The classical liberal arts -- wed to a strong biblical foundation -- are at the heart of the College's educational philosophy.  This approach is evidenced by the College's unique sixty-three credit-hour core curriculum.  PHC is known for its talented and highly-motivated students and for its high academic quality.  The College offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program.  

To apply, submit a cover letter addressed to Dr. Gene Edward Veith, Provost, together with a resume, list of three references (one pastoral), and a personal statement of faith including an explanation of how you integrate faith and teaching in your classroom.  Application materials should be submitted to jobs@phc.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately.