Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication Job at Northern Arizona University i

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Overview

The Communication Studies unit within the School of Communication at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is searching for an Assistant Teaching Professor to begin August 2026. This is a teaching-focused, non-tenure eligible position. Assistant Teaching Professors typically teach four courses each semester, hold a service assignment, and are fully participating members of the faculty in the Communication Studies program in NAU's School of Communication.

Responsibilities

• This position includes teaching undergraduate classes in Communication and Communication Studies at the undergraduate level on the Flagstaff campus, as well as online and/or in-person graduate classes in Communication and Communication Studies.
• A specific element involves teaching quantitative research methods at the graduate level, along with related undergraduate courses such as introduction to research methods and empirical research methods.
• All NAU Communication Studies faculty are generalists in undergraduate teaching, contributing to a variety of courses such as Communication Analysis, Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication, and the Senior Seminar (capstone), as well as a range of General Studies courses and electives for the major and minor in Communication Studies.
• In addition to a strong background in quantitative methods, the ability to teach a survey of Environmental Communication adds strength to candidacy.
• At NAU, teaching and mentoring students is a core value. We place student success at the center of our academic and service planning, policies, and programs. Therefore, a desire and passion for teaching and mentoring is a key component of this position.
• This is an on-site position; work is primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication (Communication Studies) and ABD status (advancement to doctoral candidacy by time of application).
• Minimum two years full-time teaching experience at the university level (four years of part-time and/or GA teaching experience will be accepted as equivalent to two full-time years).
• Experience in teaching the following undergraduate courses: Empirical Research Methods, Introduction to Research in Communication Studies, Communication Theory, Communication Analysis, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, and Teams, Leadership & Communication (group communication).
• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Communication (Communication Studies) conferred by the date of appointment.
• Record of producing and disseminating quantitative research (e.g., quantitative thesis, dissertation, and/or refereed publications).
• Experience advising master's theses or projects.
• Three years of full-time experience with departmental/university service.
• Experience working with diverse populations such that all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences are valued.
• Experience and success in fostering and creating a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning and working environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management systems.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.