Open Rank Faculty Position in Communication The Communication Department at Wheaton College invites applications for a tenure-track [open rank] appointment to begin August 2019. We are looking for applicants who will make strong teaching contributions to our general education curriculum, including public speaking, and bring research/teaching expertise in organizational communication with a specialization in (but not limited to) one or …
Call for proposals: Case Studies of Service Learning and Faith Integration, a special edition of Journal of Christian Teaching Practice
The Journal of Christian Teaching Practice is a recently formed peer-reviewed journal published by the Christianity and Communication Studies Network (www.theccsn.com). We invite brief proposals for case study write-ups highlighting innovative service learning projects in the field of communication that have successfully and effectively integrated the Christian faith with student learning. Your brief, 300-word proposal at this initial stage should …
Faith Integration as Identity
Presenter and Affiliation: Jonathan Pettigrew, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication Presentation Title: “Faith Integration as Identity” Date and Time: Monday, May 7, 2018; 7-8 pm, EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: I am not a Christian scholar because I study Christianity, Christian groups, religion, or any other social form related to Christ. I am …
Flying Faculty: Learning Leadership Life-stories across Cultures
Presenter and Affiliation: Chris Hamstra, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Communications and English; Associate Department Chair, Davenport University Presentation Title: “Flying Faculty”: Learning Leadership Life-stories across Cultures Date and Time: Tuesday, April 10, 2018; 8-9 pm, EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: The seemingly simple act of sharing stories continues to be an under-considered aspect of effective learning. This presentation …
“Shall We Dance?” Disarming Defensiveness about Race in the Classroom and Beyond
Presenter and Affiliation: John Hatch, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Communication Studies, Eastern University Presentation Title: “Shall We Dance?” Disarming Defensiveness about Race in the Classroom and Beyond Date and Time: Wednesday, March 21, 2018; 7-8 pm, EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: College is a pivotal environment for raising awareness of systemic racial injustice and the need …
Love Thy Neighbor: Faith Integration and Learner-Centered Teaching
Presenter and Affiliation: Terri Lynn Cornwell, Ph.D., Virginia University of Lynchburg Presentation Title: “Love Thy Neighbor: Faith Integration and Learner-Centered Teaching Date and Time: Wednesday, February 21, 2018; 7-8 pm, EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: Following my time teaching at a Christian university, I spent several years teaching at Lynchburg College, a small, private, secular college in …
Social Invention and a Pedagogy of Compassion for Teaching Reporting and Writing about the Pain of Others
Presenter and Affiliation: Michael Longinow, Ph.D., Professor of Journalism, Dept. of Media, Journalism, and Public Relations Presentation Title: “Social Invention and a Pedagogy of Compassion for Teaching Reporting and Writing about the Pain of Others” Date and Time: January 15, 2018; 8-9 pm, EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: This Webinar examines trauma and the ways educators can, …
Visiting Professor of Communication needed, Uganda
The Mass Communication Department at Uganda Christian University (www.ucu.ac.ug) in East Africa would like to partner with a Professor of Communication in applying for a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship. Key details below: Position: Visiting Professor Period: February 2 to May 2 2018 Location of host institution: Mukono, Uganda, East Africa Eligible activities: Research collaboration Curriculum co-development and/or Graduate student training …
Co-Creating Spaces as a Faith Integration Strategy
Presenter and Affiliation: Douglas Kelley, Ph.D., Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University Presentation Title: “Co-Creating Spaces as a Faith Integration Strategy” Date and Time: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, 7-8 PM , EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: I have taught and written at community colleges, at private Christian liberal arts universities, and for the last …
The Power of Questions, Prayer, and Presence
Presenter and Affiliation: Brittany Peterson, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Ohio University Presentation Title: “The Power of Questions, Prayer, and Presence” Date and Time: Monday, November 20, 8-9 pm EST Cost: free and open to the public Description: Being a young, affable, female academic, students often gravitate to my office hours and open up about their struggles. Many have wept in my …
