Assistant Professor of Communication

Experience Required

Teaching experience as instructor of record

Minimum Education Required

Ph.D. in Communication

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

The Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Communication is a full-time position responsible for teaching undergraduate and master’s-level courses in communication, both onsite and online. We seek a colleague who can expand our offerings in new and emerging media, with teaching expertise that fits within at least one of our three areas of curricular focus: strategic communication, organizational communication and/or media studies. Experience with online or hybrid-flexible teaching is preferred. Teaching assignments will also include departmental general education courses. MSU Billings is a teaching-oriented institution that values and promotes excellence in teaching. The teaching load is 4/3, or 21 credits per year. The position requires student advising, campus committee participation, and an active research agenda.

General Statement:

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities:

Experience with online or hybrid-flexible teaching is preferred. Teaching assignments will also include departmental general education courses. MSU Billings is a teaching-oriented institution that values and promotes excellence in teaching. The teaching load is 4/3, or 21 credits per year. The position requires student advising, campus committee participation, and an active research agenda.

Required Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Communication.
2. All but Dissertation (ABD) will be considered, but dissertation defense must be scheduled before commencing employment at MSUB.
3. Teaching experience as instructor of record.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience teaching in an access institution.
2. Experience with online, hybrid, or Hy flex teaching.
3. Experience teaching public speaking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, or small group communication general education courses.
4. Have an established research agenda.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7834

Job Type

Contract