1. James M. Proszek 1220 Black Diamond Dr. #8 | Carbondale, IL 62901
918.361.5257 | jamesproszek@siu.edu
Education
M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Communication Studies (Expected 2015)
 Thesis Working Title: Beyond the Battles: Exploring Present-Past Western Narratives of the Persian
Wars
 Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jonny Gray
B.A. Drury University, Speech Communication and Philosophy (May, 2012)
 3.53 GPA
 Dean’s Scholarship Recipient (2008-2012)
Professional Experience
Instructor of Record, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (August 2013 to Present)
I teach two sections of undergraduate level introductory communication studies per semester. As an
instructor my primary duties are to create lesson plans, lecture notes, exams, and in-class activities that
develop students’ public speaking skills and knowledge of communication theory. I am responsible for
evaluating all student work and assigning grades, along with completing requisite course assessment
materials. I also facilitate course evaluations for other sections of undergraduate level communication
studies.
911 Emergency Dispatcher, City of Springfield, Springfield, MO (Summer 2012)
I fielded and directed all incoming 911 calls to the proper agency. In doing so I worked with medical, fire,
and police response teams. I managed emergency response traffic for both the city and county.
Conference Activity
Conference Presentations
The Communicator’s Dilemma: Converging Game Theory and the Critical Perspective in the Classroom.
Great Ideas for Teaching activity to be presented at the Central States Communication Association
Conference
2015, Madison, WI
Pick Your Poster: Embodying an Organization to Practice Public Advocacy.
Great Ideas for Teaching activity to be presented at the Central States Communication Association
Conference
2015, Madison, WI
Two Parables, Same Treasure? Analyzing the Rhetorical Choices of the Parable of the Hidden Treasure in the
Gospels of Matthew and Thomas.
Competitive paper selected for presentation at the National Communication Association Annual
Conference
2014, Chicago, IL.
Money Shouts: Drawing Connections between Citizens United v. FEC and Negative Campaign Advertising.
Competitive paper presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference
2014, Minneapolis, MN

2. Uniting a Community through Crisis: Contextualizing John’s Apocalyptic Message in the Book of Revelation and
Discovering the Limitations of the Neo-Aristotelian Model.
Competitive paper presented at the National Communication Association National Conference
2012, Orlando, FL
Conference Submissions Under Review
The Weight of War: Understanding the Impact of Greek Warfare on Classical Rhetoric.
Competitive paper submitted to the Central States Communication Association Conference
2015, Madison, WI
Invited Lectures
“Developing Professional Speaking Skills.”
Delta Epsilon Iota
September, 2014
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
“What I Wish I Would Have Known (As a First Year Graduate Student).”
SPCM 539: Teaching Speech Communication at the University Level
September, 2014
Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Awards and Honors
Thomas J. Pace Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching, Nominee
May, 2014
Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
D’Addy Award, First Place Recipient in Rhetorical Criticism
May, 2011
Department of Speech Communication
Drury University
Service
Department Service
Student Communication Organization, Treasurer
2014-2015
Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
I coordinate all fundraising for the organization and manage the organization’s university account. This year the
money we have raised so far has helped upgrade the offices for our graduate students.
Student Speaker’s Forum Committee, Executive Developer
2014-2015
Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

3. I develop and direct the distribution of all advertisements for the Fall Student Speaker’s Forum and review all
students’ speeches with a small group of committee members to determine which students will participate in the
Forum.
Professional Organization Service
Central States Communication Association, Reviewer
Great Ideas for Teaching Division (2014)
Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Division (2014)
Membership in Professional Organizations
National Communication Association
Central States Communication Association
Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society
Religious Communication Association
References
Dr. Sandra Pensoneau-Conway, Introductory Course Director
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Tel. (618) 453-1886
sandypc@siu.edu
Dr. Jonathan Gray, thesis advisor
Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Tel. (618) 453-7570
jmgray@siu.edu
Dr. Suzanne Daughton, current professor
Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Tel. (618) 453-1887
daughton@siu.edu
Dr. Rick Maxson, former professor
Associate Professor, Department of Communication
Drury University.
Tel. (417) 873-6814
rmaxson@drury.edu