Assistant Professor of Speech Communication/Tenure Track

About the Role

The Department of Mass Communication seeks candidates committed to the university’s mission, the mission of historically black colleges and universities, teaching, learning, and student success, integration of learning‑outcomes assessment into course development and teaching, and the use of current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 15 credits per term (or 9 credits if teaching only graduate courses), including in‑person, online, day, evening, weekend, off‑campus, or distance‑education formats.
• Teach communication studies courses in the undergraduate program and communication theory, research methods, and other core courses in the graduate program.
• Manage all aspects of the department’s assessment and accreditation reports.
• Serve as a special liaison between the Mass Communication department and the university’s athletic program.
• Assist in recruiting, advising, and registering students.
• Serve on university committees and assume additional responsibilities as requested.
• Integrate learning outcomes assessment into course development and teaching, and use current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 lb
• Carrying up to 50 lb
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, walking, standing, and sitting
• Use of hands for finger, handle, or feel tasks
• Physical coordination of hands, arms, feet, and legs
• Eye‑hand coordination
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 ft or less)
• Hearing
• Cognitive abilities including clear thinking, discernment, decision‑making, reading, writing, problem‑solving, and use of discretion

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Human Communication Studies, Theatre, Mass Communication, or a related field (required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor).
• ABD candidates may be considered, provided the terminal degree is attained within a specified time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentials with a primary emphasis in communication studies, rhetoric, public speaking, forensics, training and development, or leadership.
• Experience teaching upper‑ and/or lower‑division courses using current and emerging technologies at the university level.
• Experience in professional public discourse and coaching speech and debate.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and assessment, including data collection, organization, and analysis.