Chair and Open Rank Professor - Department of Communication

University of St. Thomas

Chair and Open Rank Professor

Communication

The University of St. Thomas ( ) is Houston's Catholic University, committed to the religious, ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. Located in Houston, Texas, the nation's fourth largest city, the campus is just steps from downtown, Museum District, Innovation Corridor and the famed Texas Medical Center. UST is a diverse and vibrant urban environment with professional opportunities and we are currently seeking a visionary scholar/teacher, and accomplished program manager, steeped in the liberal arts, to fill a full-time, open rank position in Communication, to lead the program beginning August 2023.

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a doctorate in one of the following or allied areas: Communication, Digital Media, Information, Journalism or Political Science, for instance.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset with regard to program innovation, and be able to energize the technical/professional and philosophical/research dimensions of the program for global impact. UST's Communication program is ready for a leader able to capitalize on cross-campus connections, to build an interdisciplinary program for the current age.

Interested candidates must provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter, evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence, and three professional references.

Candidates must also submit a statement demonstrating a firm commitment to advance the mission of Catholic higher education as it is articulated in

In order to ensure a harmonious and fruitful relationship between new faculty and the university, applicants are encouraged to consider carefully the university's understanding of its Catholic mission as described here: [scroll down to "Faculty Employment" - Learn More]

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer