Description
Teach and conduct research in communication as a mid-career faculty member; deliver undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students and junior colleagues, lead curriculum and program initiatives, secure external funding, and provide service to the department, university, and profession.
- • Prepare and deliver undergraduate and graduate lectures in areas such as public speaking, media studies, and strategic communication.
- • Evaluate and grade coursework, projects, and research papers.
- • Design syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and digital course materials.
- • Develop, administer, and grade examinations or oversee graduate assistants who do so.
- • Facilitate and moderate in-person and online class discussions and production labs.
- • Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and assessment records.
- • Lead curriculum development and program assessment for communication courses and sequences.
- • Hold regular office hours and provide academic support to students.
- • Advise undergraduates and graduates on academic pathways, internships, and careers.
- • Chair and serve on thesis and dissertation committees; supervise teaching and research assistants.
- • Mentor junior faculty and graduate instructors in teaching and research practices.
- • Select and adopt textbooks, software, and production resources for courses and labs.
- • Conduct peer-reviewed research in communication and publish in journals, books, or digital media.
- • Seek and manage external funding through grant proposals and sponsored projects.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and creative activity.
- • Engage in student recruitment, registration support, and placement initiatives.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees and task forces.
- • Advise or oversee student media and professional organizations.
- • Represent the program at campus, community, and professional events and conferences.
- • Provide professional consulting or outreach to industry and government partners.
- • Undertake administrative duties such as coordinating a program area or leading accreditation efforts.
- • Stay current with advances in communication theory, pedagogy, and technology.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
