Description
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Communication who teaches courses in areas such as organizational communication, public relations, broadcasting, and journalism; develops a productive research agenda and contributes to departmental and university service.
- • Prepare and deliver lectures and multimedia lessons on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, public relations, and journalism.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom and online discussions.
- • Prepare syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and course handouts.
- • Evaluate and grade class work, assignments, projects, and papers.
- • Create, administer, and grade examinations or oversee grading by teaching assistants.
- • Maintain attendance, grades, and other required records.
- • Develop and revise curricula, course content, and instructional methods.
- • Incorporate inclusive pedagogy and current communication technologies.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, internships, and careers.
- • Supervise undergraduate research, internships, and teaching assistants; co-supervise graduate projects where appropriate.
- • Select and order textbooks, software, and instructional materials.
- • Conduct original research in communication and publish in peer-reviewed outlets.
- • Present research at academic and professional conferences.
- • Seek external and internal funding through grant proposals.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on research, teaching initiatives, and program assessment.
- • Participate in student recruitment, orientation, and placement activities.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Advise or mentor student organizations and media clubs.
- • Engage in campus and community outreach and service.
- • Provide professional consulting or expert commentary as appropriate.
- • Stay current with scholarly and industry developments in communication.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
