Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Communication at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Title: Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Communication

Department: College: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

Location: Clemson, SC

Open Date: May 15, 2024

Description

The Department of Communication at Clemson University seeks applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. The initial appointment is for two years. We are interested in candidates with an interest in instructional communication. The Fellow will conduct research to inform graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate programs. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (in hand by August 2024) in Communication or a closely related field and a record of conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications that suggests future success in scholarly research. A strong empirical research background, qualitative and/or quantitative, is also necessary. This researcher will work as a member of the Department of Communication faculty under the direction of Dr. Deanna Sellnow in a variety of areas, which include: (a) conducting research to inform planning and development of a PhD program proposal, (b) helping to implement outreach and recruitment efforts, (c) assisting the Graduate Coordinator in strengthening MA program learning outcomes, (d) assisting the Director of the Basic Courses in training and evaluation of graduate teaching assistants, and (e) participating in collaborative research initiatives related to health communication, strategic communication, media/technology, and/or sport communication.

The goal of the position is to strengthen the already strong graduate and undergraduate curriculum in the Department of Communication at Clemson University. The selected candidate will also be expected to build their own research program as they mature in the position. Housed in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, the Department of Communication offers three academic degree programs: a BA in Communication, a BA in Sports Communication, and an MA in Communication. The department offers minors in Communication and Sports Communication and serves the university through two introductory general education communication courses that serve over 3,000 students each year. In addition to an affiliation with the university’s Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute, the department houses the Campbell Professorship in Sports Communication. The department espouses an environment of collegiality and collaboration and aims to achieve goals for inclusive excellence set forth by the Clemson Elevate strategic plan. We are dedicated to promoting, advocating, and progressing diversity through teaching, scholarship, and service on campus and in the community. More information about our department may be found at: www.clemson.edu/communication.

The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences joins together a unique combination of schools and departments: Communication; Nursing; Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health Sciences; and Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. The college supports interdisciplinary centers, initiatives, and partners that advance its mission of Building Healthy Communities, including the Center of Research on Health Disparities, Clemson Food and Nutrition Security Initiative, Clemson Rural Health, and a partnership with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital through the Institute on Engaged Aging. More information on our college may be found at www.clemson.edu/cbshs. Clemson University is one of two land-grant institutions in South Carolina. The university has significantly increased its investments in graduate education and research and is currently ranked #86 of 1,827 National Universities according to U.S. News and World Report. More information may be found at www.clemson.edu. The main campus is located in the Upstate region, an area characterized by a relatively low cost of living, great natural beauty, and access to nearby cities such as Greenville, Atlanta, Asheville, Charlotte, and Columbia. More information may be found at www.clemsonchamber.org.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with experience and interest in instructional communication in addition to a research program related to health, strategic, media/technology, and/or sport communication. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. (in hand by August 2024) in Communication or a closely related field and a record of conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications that suggests future success in scholarly research. A strong empirical research background, qualitative and/or quantitative, is also necessary.

Application Instructions

Applicants should electronically submit all application materials via the Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/146249. Required materials include:

(1) a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications for the position

(2) a current curriculum vitae

(3) contact information for three professional references.

Applications received by July 1, 2024 will be given full consideration. Salary is competitive. The position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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