University of Southern Mississippi
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University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, US, 39400
Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Media and Communication
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
December 31, 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please submit:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position as Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences' School of Media and Communication to begin fall 2026. Those with established track records of research and teaching in crisis and/or health communication are particularly welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will possess a record of research and teaching that meets school and university standards for associate or full professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to graduate education, including chairing and serving on dissertation and thesis committees. The candidate will teach three courses each semester, have a vibrant research agenda, and serve as an academic adviser as well as perform other school or university service as needed. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their areas of expertise, as well as influence the current curriculum.
About the School of Media & CommunicationThe School of Media & Communication is a vibrant intellectual community of 22 full-time faculty members on both the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses and over 375 undergraduate and graduate students. Academic programs include undergraduate majors in Communication Studies, Digital Journalism, Media and Entertainment Arts and Strategic Communication, as well as communication degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. The School also has a significant presence on campus, housing the Student Media Center, the USM Speaking Center, a nationally competitive speech and debate team, and a variety of other student organizations. The School is fully accredited by the ACEJMC.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum QualificationsTerminal degree (Ph.D.) in Communication Studies or closely related field
Evidence of effective teaching at a university
Evidence of an established and productive research agenda
Evidence of successfully mentoring graduate students
The ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications10 or more years' experience mentoring graduate students to successful completion of their Ph.D. programs
10 or more years' experience of effective teaching at the university level
Demonstrated ability to bring in outside funding
Demonstrated ability to build programs through rising enrollment, retention, placement and other factors
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Media and Communication
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
December 31, 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please submit:
- A current CV
- A cover letter that addresses graduate student mentorship
- A statement on research philosophy
- The names and contact information of three references
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position as Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences' School of Media and Communication to begin fall 2026. Those with established track records of research and teaching in crisis and/or health communication are particularly welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will possess a record of research and teaching that meets school and university standards for associate or full professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to graduate education, including chairing and serving on dissertation and thesis committees. The candidate will teach three courses each semester, have a vibrant research agenda, and serve as an academic adviser as well as perform other school or university service as needed. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their areas of expertise, as well as influence the current curriculum.
About the School of Media & CommunicationThe School of Media & Communication is a vibrant intellectual community of 22 full-time faculty members on both the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses and over 375 undergraduate and graduate students. Academic programs include undergraduate majors in Communication Studies, Digital Journalism, Media and Entertainment Arts and Strategic Communication, as well as communication degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. The School also has a significant presence on campus, housing the Student Media Center, the USM Speaking Center, a nationally competitive speech and debate team, and a variety of other student organizations. The School is fully accredited by the ACEJMC.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in Communication Studies
- Teach graduate courses at the master's and doctoral levels
- Build and maintain an active, nationally recognized research agenda
- Engage in student recruitment and advisement
- Contribute to the mission of the school, college, university, and wider community through campus and professional service
- Seek external and campus funding when needed and appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum QualificationsTerminal degree (Ph.D.) in Communication Studies or closely related field
Evidence of effective teaching at a university
Evidence of an established and productive research agenda
Evidence of successfully mentoring graduate students
The ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Ability to articulate significant communication theories and their applications.
- Ability to mentor masters and Ph.D. students.
- Familiarity with online learning platforms, such as Canvas.
Preferred Qualifications10 or more years' experience mentoring graduate students to successful completion of their Ph.D. programs
10 or more years' experience of effective teaching at the university level
Demonstrated ability to bring in outside funding
Demonstrated ability to build programs through rising enrollment, retention, placement and other factors
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.