McAnulty College

We welcome you to apply for the following faculty appointments:

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - DEBATE / BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION & REHETORICAL STUDIES

Visiting assistant professor position (one-year appointment with possibility of renewal) requires 1) commitment to and interest in leading/coaching debate for tournament and on-campus engagement; 2) commitment to student marketplace engagement through business & professional communication coursework and internships; 3) undergraduate teaching; Ph.D. preferred by August 2013. Salary is based on qualifications and supplemented by an excellent benefits program.

Corporate communication from a rhetoric & philosophy of communication perspective undergirds our commitment to theoretical rigor and ethical and effective communicative practices at all curricular levels. Teaching interest in the relationship between rhetoric, philosophy of communication, business/corporate communication, & constructive marketplace application expected. Interest in Communication Ethics highly desirable.

Record or promise of teaching excellence and commitment to working with students and faculty required. Undergraduate/graduate instruction in Business and Professional Communication and related courses expected, as well as assisting with extracurricular activities (e.g., internship).

A successful candidate will support and contribute actively to the mission of Duquesne University and will show respect for the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, supporting materials & the names of three references electronically to the Search Committee at harden@duq.edu. Review of applications will commence immediately and proceed until a suitable candidate is hired.

The Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies is one of the largest programs in the McAnulty College & Graduate School of Liberal Arts offering undergraduate degrees in IMC, Corporate Communication, Communication Studies, and Rhetoric; Masters degrees in IMC, Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication, and Corporate Communication;, and the Ph.D. in Rhetoric.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MULTIPLATFORM JOURNALISM

The Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts at Duquesne University seeks to hire a tenure-track, Assistant Professor for the Multiplatform Journalism position beginning in August 2014. The candidate will teach Multiplatform news reporting, news writing, and editing, Web, and a variety of digital applications. The candidate will also teach students to shoot and edit video, and possess hands-on familiarity with Abode Creative Suite and other state-of-the art digital storytelling programs such as MediaStorm. This position will require hands-on instructional expertise in the lab, the field and in our recently upgraded multimedia studio. We are more interested in candidates with Print/Web/Backpack/Video journalism experience as opposed to on-air/affiliate broadcast news reporting. Our new Multiplatform Journalism curriculum can be found on the JMA department Web site.

Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or MFA) required. Ph.D. candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2014.

Applicants should be prepared to upload their complete application to facultyjobs@duq.edu. A complete application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, an outline of teaching goals showing the range and interests of the candidate, and three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be held at the AEJMC Conference, August 8-11, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

Applicants will work within a Teacher/Scholar model and must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN NURSING ETHICS - No longer accepting applications

The Interdisciplinary Nursing Ethics Faculty Member will serve in the Duquesne University School of Nursing (SON). He or she will advance the school's mission and reputation in nursing ethics, including the Catholic perspective, in collaboration with and having a joint appointment in the McAnulty College of Arts Philosophy Department. The Interdisciplinary Nursing Ethics Faculty Member will oversee the development and implementation of the online Interdisciplinary Nursing Ethics certificate and major in the SON.

Candidate Qualifications:

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following qualifications and expertise:

• PhD (philosophy or equivalent)
• Preferably five years of academic experience
• Strong evidence of superior online course development /teaching
• Excellent writing and communication skills for teaching and publications
• Experience in teaching nursing ethics

Duties:

• As a full time hire in the SON, the faculty member will also partner with the McAnulty College of Arts and the Philosophy Department as a joint appointment faculty.
• Develop an Interdisciplinary major/certificate in Nursing Ethics focused on ethical issues for the nurse administrator, nurse educator, nurse researcher, professional staff nurse, and advanced practice nurse.
• Examine all nursing curricula and make recommendations for strengthening ethical content
• Develop online courses for the interdisciplinary nursing ethics major/certificate at the graduate level in the SON
• Teach nursing ethics at all levels and up to two undergraduate philosophy courses per year, as designated by the department of philosophy, in the McAnulty College of Arts
• Promote cooperative and collaborative relationships with the McAnulty College of Arts, the Philosophy Department, and SON

Duquesne's School of Nursing is a nationally recognized pioneer in online graduate nursing education that attracts students from all over the world. Our nursing faculty is dedicated to creating an educational environment grounded in the practice of ethical, holistic, culturally competent and population-based care. To learn more about Duquesne University, the School of Nursing, and the Center for Healthcare Ethics visit www.duq.edu/nursing and www.duq.edu/chce.

Duquesne University is committed to attracting, developing and keeping a diverse workforce that reflects the nature of our mission. Since increasing diversity is a strategic goal at Duquesne, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from men and members of underrepresented groups.

Expressions of interest and applications will be treated in confidence. Candidate review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, research statement, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae and three professional letters of reference should be sent electronically to facultyjobs@duq.edu.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH - No Longer Accepting Applications

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (http://www.duq.edu/modern-languages)
Academic Specialty: Spanish language, literature and culture, specialization open.

Time of Appointment: Part-time contract in summer 2013 available. Full-time contract and benefits beginning late August, 2013.

Teaching: Primary responsibilities:
1. Teach a range of courses in either Latin American or Peninsular Spanish literature and culture.
2. Teach all levels undergraduate Spanish language.
3. Contribute to the development of a dynamic major in Spanish and participate in the coordination
of lower division Spanish language program. Experience with recent foreign language teaching
approaches is expected.

Scholarship: The successful applicant will contribute to significant scholarship in the candidate's area of expertise. Evidence of an active research program is required.

Service: The faculty member will be expected to participate constructively in all departmental processes and programs, serve on committees, mentor students, conduct evaluations of peers and part-time faculty members and perform other duties, as assigned. Contributions to disciplinary, interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary initiatives are encouraged.

Participation in curriculum development and interest in extracurricular initiatives is expected. Interest in directing study-abroad programs including the availability to accompany student groups abroad is desirable. Familiarity with the guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) for the purposes of department assessment processes is preferred. Teaching load will be 3-3. Duties include teaching, student advising and providing leadership to the growth of the undergraduate Spanish program.

Qualifications: Ph. D. in Spanish by date of appointment, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, proven experience and demonstrated commitment to teaching Spanish at all levels.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, samples of publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and college and university transcripts to facultyjobs@duq.edu. Three current, signed letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's performance as a classroom teacher, must be sent directly to:

Mrs. Mary Ann Hess
Duquesne University
Department of Modern Languages
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for applications: March 27, 2013.

Founded and sponsored by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit in 1878, Duquesne University is a comprehensive, research-intensive university that is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect its Spiritan Catholic identity. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an education institution and as an employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

The Psychology Department of Duquesne University has two tenure-track assistant professor positions, starting August 2013. Committed to the articulation of Psychology as a Human Science, our faculty affirms the importance of a philosophically informed perspective on psychological theory, research and clinical practice. This commitment finds expression in contemporary applications of approaches that include Psychoanalysis, Existentialism, Phenomenology, Neuroscience, Hermeneutics, Post-Structuralism, Critical theory, Feminism, Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychologies, Narrative and Critical Community Psychologies. Successful candidates will want to join the conversation among these perspectives, as well as express interest in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Supervision, Cultural Diversity/Difference, and/or Interpretative and Qualitative Research.

Our APA-accredited program values diversity, and welcomes and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Interested persons should send a cover letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, and samples of scholarship to:

Dr. Roger Brooke
Faculty Search Committee
Psychology Department
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Application Review will begin March 27, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information, please visit our website (www.duq.edu/psychology), send us an email (psychology@duq.edu), or call (412-396.6520).

The applicant must be willing to contribute actively to the mission and respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns and ecumenical campus community.