Assistant Teaching Professor - ICB

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor

Working Title: Assistant Teaching Professor - ICB

FTE: Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Salary Range: $63,601 - $65,601 per academic year

Position #00708164- Requisition #36334

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Located in the Haidian District of Beijing, ICB is an international partnership between China Agricultural University (CAU) and the University of Colorado Denver that offers complete undergraduate programs in Economics and Communication. All courses are administered and taught by CU Denver faculty in English, and the degree earned is awarded by CU Denver. The ICB program offers a thriving and collegial environment that strives to embody the best promises of international education. For more information about the CU Denver/ICB program, please see the International College Beijing web site: international.ucdenver.edu/Beijing.

Instructors receive an allowance to purchase airline tickets to and from Beijing (the first ticket to Beijing is covered by the university), international health insurance, and the option of free on-campus housing or discounted on-campus housing at higher levels of accommodation. Semesters are 12 weeks long; semester start dates are based on the lunar calendar with fall semesters beginning early to mid-September, and spring semesters beginning early to mid-February.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Based on certain employee situations, we may not be able to hire candidates directly as CU employees and may need to use a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) to complete the hire.

Faculty hired to teach at ICB must be able to meet the requirements to obtain the Z Visa to work in China (http://english.gov.cn/services/workinchina/). Our understanding of these requirements includes: prior to the position start date, international (non-Chinese) candidates must hold their Master's degree or above and have worked full-time for at least two years in a relevant area after receiving their Bachelor's degree, or begin their appointment at ICB within 12 months of obtaining their Ph.D. Under these Chinese rules, the maximum age of candidates seeking a work Visa is 59. These requirements are subject to change by the Chinese government without notice.

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado Denver Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor (Teaching Professor Track) at the International College of Beijing (ICB). The position will commence in Beijing in fall 2025. Multi-year contract renewals are possible.

We seek to hire a colleague who can teach a range of Health Communication courses to support our health communication certificate, including health communication, designing health messages, rhetoric of health and medicine, advanced health communication, interpersonal communication, and others.

We seek a dynamic instructor committed to best practices in student-centered pedagogy and advancing the internationalization of communication via hands-on, skills-based, experiential, and problem-based learning.

ICB is a unique international collaboration embodying best practices in international and intercultural communication, so the ideal candidate will function not only as a classroom instructor and student advocate, but as a staff member helping to combine U.S.-style pedagogy with Chinese contexts and examples. Considering the unique conditions of running an international program, we particularly value the workplace skills of collaboration, team-building, and representing the department and campus as cultural ambassadors.

The teaching load is 8 courses per academic year (4 in fall and 4 in spring). The Assistant Teaching Professor should be engaged 10% of the time/effort in research/creative/scholarly activities. They will also conduct 10% of their duties in service roles selected in consultation with the Associate Program Chair and Department Chair. These service roles may include overseeing our health communication certificate, serving as Faculty Director of the ICB Health Communication Student Club, serving as advisor for undergraduate research conference travel awards, advising students about the Communication major and minor, and other tasks in conversation with the Associate Program Chair and Department Chair.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Ph.D. in Communication
• 2 years Health Communication teaching experience (in English).
• Independent teaching experience (i.e., standalone course instruction).
• Active Health Communication research program with at least one representative scholarly publication.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of leadership roles at departmental, campus, disciplinary, or community levels.
• Evidence of commitment to international education and intercultural communication.

Conditions of Employment

• Required to work in-person in Beijing, China for this position.
• Faculty hired to teach at ICB must be able to meet the requirements to obtain the Z Visa to work in China (http://english.gov.cn/services/workinchina/)
• To be paid via CU Denver payroll, you must have a social security number and a U.S. bank account for direct deposit.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

N/A

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for U.S. visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The Assistant Teaching Professor salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $63,601 - $65,601 at 1.0 FTE per 9-month academic year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 6, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A letter of application that addresses the position requirements and qualifications.
• A current curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• One scholarly publication
• One sample syllabus
• One PDF of evidence of preferred qualifications (if applicable)
• List of three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Dr. Tamara Powell, Search Committee Chair, at tamara.powell@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications inclusive of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.