Instructor, Organizational Communication

About Murray State

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching excellence for 9 hours per semester in communication courses consistent with our organizational communication curriculum
• Serve as the Basic Course Director
• Courses taught may include public speaking, interpersonal, persuasion, conflict and other courses in our curriculum
• As Basic Course Director, responsibilities will include the coordination of our Introduction to Public Speaking and Introduction to Interpersonal Communication courses, including but not limited to curriculum, delivery, and coordination of instructors for the basic courses in conjunction with the department chair and faculty
• Advising students
• Providing service
• Delivering instruction in traditional as well as alternative and online formats

Minimum Education Requirements

Master's degree in Organizational Communication, Communication Studies, or a related field is required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Evidence of college teaching excellence, strong classroom skills, and a strong commitment to service and student advising are required.

Preferred Qualifications

College teaching experience in mass-lecture, self-contained and alternative instructional delivery methods is preferred.

Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings.

Annual Salary

$41,709 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Work Location

Murray, KY

Anticipated Start Date

August 2026