Assistant Professor of Communication

Eureka College of Canada Inc.; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability & AD&D

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Eureka College seeks an Assistant Professor of Communication to begin Fall 2027, with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a focus on interpersonal and/or organizational communication.

The successful candidate will teach introductory, topics-based, and upper-division courses, contribute to the Leadership program, advise students, and participate in general education and intergroup programming across campus, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication required.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach introductory, topics-based, and upper-division courses.
• Ability to contribute to the Leadership program and general education.
• Serve as academic advisor.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across intro, topics, and upper-division offerings.
• Advise students and participate in academic advising.
• Contribute to intergroup understanding programming.
• Participate in general education curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational communication

Undergraduate teaching

Course development

Academic advising

Leadership program contribution

Education

Ph.D. in Communication

Job description

Position— Assistant Professor of Communication, starting Fall 2027.

Position Requirements: The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Candidates should have a specialization in interpersonal and/or organizational communication with an ability to teach introductory courses, topics-based courses in the candidate's area(s) of specialty, and upper-division courses in communication theory and ethics. An ability to contribute to our Leadership program is preferred. Responsibilities will also include teaching in the general education program and participating in Eureka's emerging intergroup understanding programming. Candidates are also expected to serve as an academic advisor. Eureka College is not able to offer work sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Communication.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration, faculty, staff, and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or ancestry.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Normal workdays are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, including one hour allocated for lunch. Some flexibility for evening or weekend hours is required.

SALARY RANGE:

$48,000 - $52,000 annually

BENEFITS:

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources