Tenure-track Faculty Professional Communication

Position: Tenure-track Faculty (Open Rank): Professional Communication
Full-time, Tenure-track Faculty (Open Rank):
Professional Communication

Job Description:

Job Title:

Tenure-track Faculty in Professional Communication

Job

Location:

Minot

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Position Information:

Minot State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Professional Communication to begin Fall Semester 2026. The successful candidate's rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) will be determined at the time of appointment based on previous experience and professional achievement.

The successful candidate will have expertise and teach in areas including:

* Social Media as a mode of communication at introductory and advanced levels.

* Digital publishing, including transition to digital formats.

* Applied communication experiences for students such as fund-raising, video production, and/or audio podcasting.

* Oversight and technical design of audio and video production software, equipment and recording spaces.

Course load is 12 undergraduate credits each semester.

Area of research and scholarly specialization is open. Candidates are expected to maintain an active scholarly and research agenda and demonstrate commitment to service in the program and the university. This position includes advising of majors and minors in Professional Communication and providing guidance on academic choices, internships, and capstone projects.

The Professional Communication program at Minot State is housed in the newly renovated and modernized Hartnett Hall which includes state-of-the-art equipment, a podcast suite, computer lab, campus radio station, student newspaper, and the KMSU television studio.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a minimum of a master's degree in Communication to be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with an earned Ph.D. in Communication or a terminal degree such as an MFA in a related field.

Previous teaching in higher education expected. Priority will be given to applicants with evidence of (1) an active program of research, (2) high quality teaching, (3) a strong foundation in Communication Studies with relevant supporting areas.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minot State University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family health insurance, TIAA retirement plan, tuition waiver benefits, and more. The university is also home to an on-site daycare and preschool program. Explore MSU Benefits.

Application Documents

Applications must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references. Please fill out an application through the MSU Human Resources webpage. For more information, contact Neil Roberts, Search Committee Chair, at: neil.roberts.

Additional Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr. If you have questions about the position or Minot State University, please contact:

Neil Roberts Search Committee Chairperson - Professional Communication

neil.roberts

Screening

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

About Us

Located in north central North Dakota, Minot State University is a place where east meets west. Nestled on the northern edge of the Mouse River Valley, the campus stands at the heart of the "Magic City." The city of Minot - nicknamed the "Magic City" for its phenomenal growth during the early 1900s - is a regional center for commerce, culture, healthcare, agribusiness and industry.

Minot is home to Minot Air Force Base and is a key service provider in the burgeoning Bakken oil play that's made North Dakota's economy one of the strongest in the United States. Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.

Our athletic programs participate in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the NCAA Division II.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and…