Chair and Open Rank Professor

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States University of St. Thomas Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Chair and Open Rank Professor

Communication


The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a visionary scholar/teacher, and accomplished program manager, steeped in the liberal arts, to fill a full-time, open rank position in Communication to assume the role of Department Chair and lead the program. The start date for the position is August 2024.

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.

Requirements:

  • A Ph.D. in Communication, Digital Media, Information, Journalism or Political Science.
  • Previous experience as a department chair or higher is preferred.
  • Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
  • A commitment to the university's mission.

Applicants must provide:

  1. Comprehensive cover letter addressing qualifications for the position
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence
  4. Three professional letters of recommendation.
  5. A reflective response on Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted by email to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Andrew Hayes (hayesaj@stthom.edu).

The University of St. Thomas is committed to hiring faculty who can help it not only fulfill its integrated mission - the formation of the whole person for flourishing in this life and the next - but also advance it in new ways. The University's Catholic identity is the center of this mission, a Catholicism expressed for our own age by the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Pope St. John Paul II's Ex Corde Ecclesiae. The University asks all candidates applying for this position to consider these documents to ensure their professional goals and practices can align with them.

While applicants need not be Catholic, they must be able to support the University as it seeks to be faithful to and embody the riches of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Job Posted by ApplicantPro


  • Houston, Texas, United States University of St. Thomas Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChair and Open Rank ProfessorCommunicationThe University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district,...


  • Houston, United States University of St. Thomas Full time

    University of St. Thomas - HoustonPsychologyOpen-Rank Professor - Sports Psychology (AY 2024-2025)The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track,...


  • Houston, United States University of St. Thomas Houston Full time

    University of St. Thomas - Houston Psychology Open-Rank Professor - Sports Psychology (AY 2024-2025) The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catho Psychology, Professor, Education, Teaching, University


  • Houston, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

    Division: Radiology Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range : FLSA Status: Exempt Summary The Baylor College of Medicine, Radiology department has an opening for an Assistant, Associate, or Professor level faculty. We seek an individual with strong clinical performance and excellent interpersonal skills. Clinical duties include a full-time...


  • Houston, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

    Division: Radiology Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range : FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Summary The Baylor College of Medicine, Radiology department has an opening for an Assistant, Associate, or Professor level faculty. We seek an individual with strong clinical performance and excellent interpersonal skills. Clinical duties...


  • Houston, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

    **Summary**: The Baylor Radiology department has an opening for an Assistant, Associate, or Professor level faculty. We seek an individual with strong clinical performance and excellent interpersonal skills. Clinical duties include a full-time commitment providing a broad scope of diagnostic in both public and private healthcare environments. The position...

  • Department Chair

    4 weeks ago


    Houston, Texas, United States The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for an outstanding Physician-Investigator to oversee all departmental functions and operations as Chair of the Department of Dermatology, in the Division of Internal Medicine. The Department Chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all...


  • Houston, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

    Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Summary Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Location: Houston, Texas 77030 Earliest Start Date: 2024 Specialty: Vascular Surgery Hours: Full-Time Position Type: Permanent, Academic/Teaching, Chief/Medical Director The Michael E. DeBakey Department of...


  • Houston, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

    Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:: Summary Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Location: Houston, Texas 77030 Earliest Start Date: 2024 Specialty: Vascular Surgery Hours: Full-Time Position Type: Permanent, Academic/Teaching, Chief/Medical Director The Michael E. DeBakey...

  • Assistant Professor

    4 weeks ago


    Houston, Texas, United States University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

    Announcing a full-time, benefits eligible, faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (DVMS) at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. DVMS is seeking an experienced Clinical Veterinarian for a non-tenure trach faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. DVMS is a core research support facility that provides housing,...


  • Houston, United States Department of Neurooncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

    Neurophysiology Faculty Position at UT MD Anderson Cancer CenterAbout the OpportunityThe Department of Neurooncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, is actively hiring new Neurology/Neurophysiology faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Successful candidates will join our outstanding neurophysiology and cancer...


  • Houston, United States Department of Neurooncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

    Neurophysiology Faculty Position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center About the Opportunity The Department of Neurooncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, is actively hiring new Neurology/Neurophysiology faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Successful candidates will join our outstanding neurophysiology and...


  • Houston, United States Texas Woman's University Full time

    SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY is a highly ranked, accredited program in the College of Health Sciences. TWU currently offers entry OTD and PhD in Occupational Therapy degrees, all in a rich scholarly environment. Texas Woman's University is the nation's largest public university system primarily for women, with more than 16,000 students at its three...


  • Houston, United States Department of Neurooncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

    Neurophysiology Faculty Position at UT MD Anderson Cancer CenterAbout the OpportunityThe Department of Neurooncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, is actively hiring new Neurology/Neurophysiology faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Successful candidates will join our outstanding neurophysiology and cancer...


  • Houston, Texas, United States University of Houston Full time

    Job DescriptionProfessor of Practice - African American Studies - (FAC003313)Organization: H0094 African-American StudiesSalary Commensurate with experienceDescription:The African American Studies Department at the University of Houston is hiring a non-tenure track Professor of Practice beginning Fall 2024. Duties include teaching (75%) and administrative...


  • Houston, Texas, United States Rice University Full time

    Professor in the PracticeRice University: Brown School of Engineering: Rice Center for Engineering LeadershipLocationHouston, TexasDescriptionNon-Tenure Track Faculty Opening in the Department of Rice Center for Engineering Leadership at Rice UniversityThe Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) seeks applicants with engineering and engineering...


  • Houston, United States Baylor College of Medicine Full time

    SummaryThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking to hire a Vice Chair for Research (VC-R) who is a dynamic and visionary academic scientist or physician-scientist with proven experience in women's health-related research with strong leadership ability and exceptional communication skills.  The ideal candidate for...


  • Houston, United States University of Houston Full time

    The University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Research Professor, at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Research Professor, with a clear commitment to enhance the research portfo Research, Professor, Nursing, Associate, Assistant, Support, Technology


  • Houston, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Security Sensitive Position?:YesHours of Work:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-FPosting Number:TSU202922Official TSU Title:Endowed CHAIR, PHARMACY PRACTICE & ADMINISTRATIONGrant Title:N/AJob Description Summary / TWC Summary:This is an Endowed Chair position that honors and recognizes a faculty with superior distinction and provides financial assistance above and beyond...


  • Houston, United States Texas Southern University Full time

    This is an Endowed Chair position that honors and recognizes a faculty with superior distinction and provides financial assistance above and beyond salary in support of research, teaching and service. Under general supervision the Chair will be responsible for all administrative and academic functions of the Pharmacy Practices and Administration...