Assistant Professor-Communication

Position Summary

The Department of Communication at Austin Peay State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Academic year 2024-2025. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field. Applicants with ABD status may be considered, but must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024. The position is in the Professional Communication major. It requires experience in Public Relations and/or Corporate Communication. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international communication organizations is required.

About the Role

This position is in the Professional Communication major and requires experience in Public Relations and/or Corporate Communication. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. Membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international communication organizations is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load
• Develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda
• Conduct academic advising
• Participate in service to the department, university, and community
• Membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international communication organizations is required

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field
• Experience in Public Relations and/or Corporate Communication

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or related field preferred

Skills

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Strong research and publication record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Access to professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and begins August 2024.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vacation and sick leave