Faculty Position in Communication Arts

Faculty Position in Communication Arts

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025.

The "Documents Needed to Apply" section of the application will allow you to attach the following required documents:

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial post-graduate transcripts

* A representative sample of your scholarly writing and creative/professional work (up to ~25 pages)

You will also be asked to provide written responses to the following prompts:

* "Summarize your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and describe your involvement in the church where you are currently a member." (~250-500 words recommended.)
* "How does the Christian faith animate your approach to your discipline and to the work you anticipate doing as a faculty member at a place like Union?" (~250-500 words recommended.)
* "Describe your Philosophy of Teaching." (~250-500 words recommended.)

Please note that if, for example, your philosophy of teaching is already embedded in your cover letter, you may choose either to refer us back to the cover letter or to take the opportunity to expand on what your letter has said.

Up to three letters of recommendation (optional but recommended especially for recent graduates and, e.g., ABD applicants) may be forwarded directly to Union University's HR department: hrdept

You may also choose to upload additional (optional) evidence of teaching effectiveness at the "Documents Needed to Apply" page.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Faculty Position in Communication Arts Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Communication Arts Location Jackson

Job Summary

The Department of Communication Arts at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Communication Arts, beginning fall 2026.

Teaching load is 24 credit hours (typically 4-4). Successful candidate will teach upper-division courses in social media and public relations as well as courses for general education (Public Communication and/or Interpersonal Communication). Upper-division courses may be developed and refined in line with the successful candidate's preparation and scholarship. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/preparation.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Position subject to final budgetary approval.

The Communication Arts Department is part of Union's College of Arts and Sciences. It includes five full time faculty members and serves approximately 90 majors and minors in Communication Studies, Digital Media Communications, Film Studies, Journalism, and Public Relations. The department houses the award-winning Cardinal & Cream campus news source and magazine, an active Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter, the Bulldog Communication Group student-run firm, a BEA/AERho chapter, and the Union Film Society.

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About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential

Job Duties

* Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses.

* Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and keep regular on-campus office hours.

* Pursue steady growth as a teacher and as a course designer.

* Advise students in their academic and career paths, including via regular meetings to plan for registration and assess academic progress.

* Maintain a program of scholarship in line with the department's definition of scholarship, including the public dissemination of scholarly/creative works.

* Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees in line with expectations for full-time faculty.

* Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events, including commencements and convocations.

* Participate enthusiastically in the life of the department via shared curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and other activities. Cultivate meaningful community with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

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Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in Communication, Public Relations, or a related field is required. Candidates currently pursuing relevant advanced degrees will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be…