Assistant Professor​/Instructor of Communication Studies

Assistant Professor/Instructor of Communication Studies

Working Title:

Assistant Professor/Instructor of Communication Studies

Posting Number: F01713P

Department: NSU-Speech

Start Date:

January 2026 (flexible to Fall 2026)

• MA in Communication Studies (Instructor) or PhD in Communication Studies (Assistant Professor) – or closely related field
• ABD with a definite completion date will be considered
• Commitment to undergraduate education
• University‑level teaching experience preferred
• Ability to conduct research in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Specialization open; expertise in strategic event communication, digital media and communication platforms, and/or health communication particularly encouraged

• Teach twelve credit hours per semester in introductory and upper‑level Communication Studies courses, including CMST 101 Fundamentals of Communication and upper‑level courses
• Contribute to developing interdisciplinary components within the Communication Studies curriculum
• Engage in research and scholarly activity
• Provide career advising and foster connections with community organizations
• Maintain a strong campus presence and support student recruitment and retention efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned, including teaching First Year Seminar

Northern State University is a premier regional institution known for outstanding instruction, community relations, and co‑curricular opportunities. NSU is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Fine Arts, and College of Professional Studies, including the Millicent Atkins School of Education and the School of Business. NSU is consistently ranked among the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture, and worldview. NSU seeks faculty who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect, and opportunity for all.

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