Faculty Position in Communication; Ranks), tenure track

Position: Faculty Position in Communication (All Ranks), tenure track
Location: Two Dot

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Working Title Faculty Position in Communication (All Ranks), tenure track Brief

Position Overview

Montana State University-Northern's College of Arts, Sciences, and Education invites applications for an academic-year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Communication (Interpersonal Communication emphasis) at all ranks (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor), anticipated to begin August 1, 2026. This is an on-site position.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank All Ranks (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) Position Number TBD Department Social Science Division College of Arts, Sciences, & Education Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Montana Federation of Public Employees FTE 1 Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Annual Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

A significant portion of the successful candidate's teaching will include courses such as Introduction to Public Speaking, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, and Introduction to Intercultural Communication, along with a rotation of upper division courses. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSU-Northern (MSUN) programs and Montana University System institutions; and supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts.

Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU-Northern. For more information about this program and MSU-Northern, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses including Introduction to Public Speaking, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, and Introduction to Intercultural Communication, along with a rotation of upper division courses. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; and supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

* Doctorate required in Communication or Media Studies by August 1, 2026

* Successful teaching experience at the college level

* Experience teaching via in-person, online, and/or hybrid modes of delivery

* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

* Interest in teaching mass media courses

* Experience with curriculum development

* Interest in developing core initiatives in Communication

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements Physical Demands

Typical office and classroom environments.

The Program The Department The College

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through programs that prepare students for work in fields spanning the humanities, social and physical sciences, professional education, public service, and leadership. Degree programs are represented by the BA in three majors, the BS in eight majors, a BAS, and an AA in General Education. The College also home to the University's three graduate programs including a MEd in Counselor Education, a MSEd in Instruction and Learning, and a MS in Teaching in a Content Area (non-licensure).

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2600003P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date August 1, 2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Until an adequate pool is established No Special Instructions Summary

Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 5, 2026 or until the position is filled. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee's discretion until filled. For vacancy announcement and job seeker's toolkit, go to  Applicants must include a letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications noted above, professional and academic career goals, and interest in the position, along with a CV, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references.

In this application, and the required cover letter and list of references, DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

* A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your…