Asst Professor of Communication (Tenure-Track) Job at University of North Texas

Title: Asst Professor of Communication (Tenure-Track)

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Communication & Digital Media-514120

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time generalist position in Communication with an emphasis in strategic communication, beginning Fall 2025. This tenure‑track position is being offered at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to help lead development of the UNT Dallas Communication and Digital Media Department, which offers the B.A. degree with tracks in digital production, strategic communication, and communication studies. This new faculty member will provide leadership in developing curricula, service and experiential learning opportunities, academic and community partnerships, and internships in nonprofit, media, and for‑profit sectors throughout the Dallas‑Ft. Worth area. The role includes teaching a range of courses in mass communication and related areas, developing online courses, a student communication club, and collaborative relationships with local media organizations and agencies.

Position Overview

Eligibility for tenure tracks at UNT Dallas requires excellence in teaching, research, and service, with expectations of a four‑course load each semester. Faculty are expected to contribute to curriculum development, online course development, student recruiting and advising, program assessment, project development, program leadership, coordinating service learning, and committee leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in communication, strategic communication, mass communication, digital production, or other closely related field; or MFA in media production, visual communication, graphic design, or other closely related field.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching a range of mass and strategic communication courses, such as Introduction to Strategic Communication, Computer Graphics, Creative Concepts, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Visual Communication, Public Relations Case Studies, Sports Broadcasting, and Crisis Communication.
• Experience or demonstrated potential for developing collaborative community partnerships.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in building, maintaining, and supervising a broad‑based student internship program.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for leadership in academic program development.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expectations for tenure‑track faculty at UNT‑D include excellent teaching, research, and service, contributing to a four‑course load each semester. Faculty are also expected to participate in curriculum development, online course development, student recruiting and advising, program assessment, project development, program leadership, coordinating service learning, and committee leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in online teaching and implementing service learning and experiential learning programs.
• Experience in building and supervising student organizations.
• Experience in professional communication such as public relations, advertising, media production, sports communication, journalism, or health communication.
• Academic experience working on a university campus with a culturally diverse population.
• Experience or demonstrated potential for developing collaborative community partnerships.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in building, maintaining, and supervising a broad‑based student internship program.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for leadership in academic program development.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Job Duties

• Teach a range of courses in mass communication and related areas.
• Contribute to research, scholarship, and service to meet workload expectations.
• Develop curricula and online courses.
• Build and supervise student internship programs and professional organizations.
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, program assessment, and committee leadership.

Work Schedule

According to academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts. Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, research interests, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials. Zoom interviews of semi‑finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to deliver a research presentation and teaching demonstration. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

University of North Texas at Dallas is an AA/ADA/EOE.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities. The System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. It also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.