Description
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in communication and media (e.g., organizational communication, public relations, journalism, and broadcasting); conduct original research; mentor students; and provide service and leadership to the department and university.
- • Design and deliver lectures and seminars in communication and media studies.
- • Evaluate and grade students' assignments, projects, and exams.
- • Develop syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and other course materials.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom and online discussions.
- • Create, administer, and assess examinations.
- • Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and assessments.
- • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula and instructional methods.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, careers, and internships.
- • Supervise undergraduate research and honors projects and chair graduate theses/dissertations.
- • Mentor and supervise teaching and research assistants and interns.
- • Select and obtain textbooks, software, and studio or lab resources.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching, research, and program initiatives.
- • Conduct and publish peer-reviewed research and present at conferences.
- • Write grant proposals and secure external or internal research funding.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Participate in student recruitment, outreach, and placement activities.
- • Advise or co-advise student clubs and media organizations.
- • Engage in campus and community events and provide expert consulting as appropriate.
- • Perform administrative and leadership duties, such as program coordination or department chair service.
- • Stay current with scholarship, pedagogy, and technologies in communication and media.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
