Director of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life // Associate or Professor of Practice (Non-Tenure Track)

Description

The Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the next Director of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, a position that will include an appointment as a professional (non-tenure) track Associate or Full Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication Studies. The director should have leadership experience and a demonstrated background and expertise in politics, government, public affairs, or a related field. The director also will teach two to three courses each year in the Moody College of Communication in an area of the person’s specialty.  The director will be expected to have a significant in-person presence on campus.

The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life is an education, outreach, and research unit in The University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication. The Institute, founded in 2000, is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting the next generation of Texas civic leaders. The Institute executes numerous vibrant programs to inform and engage elementary through college students in civic life. 

Qualifications

Applicants must have, at a minimum, a B.A./B.S. degree and ten years of experience in government, politics, public policy, or a related field, and/or a terminal graduate degree in a related area and at least five years of experience. Applicants also must have fundraising experience, such as working with individual donors or obtaining grants. College teaching experience is preferred, and a willingness to maintain a recurring teaching load is required. Established connections with Texas politics, public policy, and community leaders are preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a current resume or curriculum vita, and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be made via Interfolio’s ByCommittee solution. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position.  If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.

We will accept applications on a rolling basis, and will begin reviewing applications on October 17, 2022. Applications will be treated as confidential to the fullest extent possible. The start date is negotiable, with a preferred start on or before January 3, 2023.

The Moody College of Communication is committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum, and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these objectives.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.