Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication Job at Mundelein Elementary School D

Overview

Assistant Teaching Professor, Communication – Northern Arizona University

This is an on-site position required to work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

About the Department/College

The Communication Studies program has 11 full-time faculty and more than 250 majors. It offers minors in Communication Studies, Environmental Communication, and International Communication; provides courses required by other majors in the School of Communication and across NAU; and houses NAU's Speech and Debate team and Public Speaking Lab. The School of Communication also offers a Master of Arts in Communication, including an emphasis in Communication Studies.

About the Position

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

• Teach 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.
• Teach quantitative research methods at the graduate level, along with related undergraduate courses such as introduction to research methods and empirical research methods.
• Contribute as a generalist in undergraduate teaching across courses such as Communication Analysis, Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication, and the Senior Seminar (capstone), as well as General Studies courses and electives for the major and minor in Communication Studies.
• Possess a strong background in quantitative methods; capability to teach a survey of Environmental Communication adds strength to candidacy.
• Commit to teaching and mentoring students as a core value, with a focus on student success in academic and service planning, policies, and programs.

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 may be considered equivalent).
• Experience 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 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 and valuing varied backgrounds and identities.
• Experience in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning and working environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge: needs related to public education; learning management systems; instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies; best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classrooms; online course development and delivery; current trends in higher education and demographics; strategic planning, budgeting, and management; effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills: program development; effective leadership and active listening; strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities: communicates effectively; develops and maintains good working relationships; facilitates learning in multiple modalities; teaches a wide variety of courses; advocates for faculty, staff, and students; recruits, advises, and mentors students; collaborates with members at all levels of the University; teaches in specialized areas; leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams; works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students; demonstrates ability to teach undergraduate Environmental Communication; demonstrates ability to teach three or more of the following undergraduate courses: Interviewing, Mediation & Conflict Management, Relational Communication (advanced interpersonal), Political Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Persuasion, Social Movements, Rhetorical Criticism; ability to teach Quantitative Research Methods at the graduate level; ability and willingness to teach online and in-person graduate classes; organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Budgeted salary is $60,000 for a 9-month teaching contract. Annual salary is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Nau requires satisfactory results for a criminal background investigation, employment history verification, and degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. A fingerprint background check may also be required. NAU participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify right to work in the United States.

Safety note: This position is identified as safety/security sensitive. Required investigations and fingerprinting apply; if applicable to other roles (e.g., CDL), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements apply.

Application

To apply, visit: https://careers.nau.edu/jobs/assistant-teaching-professor-communication-flagstaff-arizona-united-states