Assistant Professor Communication

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Starting Wage/Salary $61,560 - $72,009 plus exceptional benefits (subject to change due to ongoing faculty negotiations)

Close Date

Close Date 03/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Notes

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Full-Time Faculty

Faculty Status

Faculty Status This is a full-time tenure track faculty position represented by the Faculty Forum, not eligible for overtime. The assigned position is 9 months (179 days) per academic year.

The Assistant Professor of Communication provides instruction to students in Communication, directs student discussion and evaluates student performance in the classroom. In addition, this position develops curriculum, assesses student learning, and provides student advising.

• Provides instruction in Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, and Interpersonal Communication, using approved course outcome guides. Opportunities exist to teach additional communication and/or theater courses as determined by enrollment and program needs. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up.
• Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Student Accessibility Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review.
• Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.
• Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in college committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
• Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Participate in program-level accreditation self-study, reporting, and site visits.
• Collaborate with communication colleagues and department chair in scheduling and alignment of standards in communication courses.

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge in the basic tenets of Communication – especially public speaking, interpersonal and small group communication – and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to self-monitor in order to recognize the link between one’s own classroom behaviors and the communication theories and skills being taught.
• Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite: various course management systems; technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses; and other technology…