Description
Teach undergraduate communications courses such as public speaking, media writing, public relations, broadcasting, and journalism, and develop related curricula and materials. Primarily a teaching-focused appointment with student mentoring and service duties; professional development and limited scholarly or creative activity may be expected.
- • Evaluate and grade students' coursework, assignments, and projects.
- • Prepare syllabi, assignments, assessments, and digital course materials.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom and online discussions.
- • Deliver lectures, labs, and workshops on communications topics (e.g., public speaking, media criticism, journalism).
- • Create, administer, and grade examinations and performance assessments.
- • Maintain attendance, grades, and required academic records.
- • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and teaching methods.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, internships, and careers.
- • Supervise student media, practicums, internships, or independent studies.
- • Select and obtain textbooks, software, and instructional materials.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum alignment, assessment, and pedagogy.
- • Pursue professional development and, when appropriate, scholarly or creative activities.
- • Support student recruitment, orientation/registration, and placement efforts.
- • Serve on departmental and institutional committees.
- • Compile resource lists and bibliographies for outside readings and practice.
- • Advise or mentor student organizations and competition teams.
- • Participate in campus, community, and industry engagement events.
- • Perform administrative duties such as course coordination and learning-outcome assessment.
- • Assist with grants or funded initiatives related to teaching, outreach, or equipment.
- • Build and maintain industry partnerships to enhance experiential learning opportunities.
- • Stay current with communication theory, media trends, and instructional technologies.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
