College Assistant Professor, Communication Studies (Hybrid)

NMSU; New Mexico; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University seeks a College Assistant Professor of Communication Studies for a nine-month, 1.0 FTE position on the Las Cruces campus. The candidate will teach a 4/4 load, both in-person and asynchronously online, including courses for the Honors College, and engage in service and outreach.

The ideal candidate holds an MA in Communication or related field, with demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and collaboration with faculty and administration.

Qualifications

• MA in Communication or related field by August 16, 2027.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses and engaging in service/outreach.
• Ability to teach a wide variety of core and elective courses in person and online (asynchronous).
• Experience with Honors College courses and program development is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and teaching in a collegiate academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 undergraduate load in fall and spring semesters.
• Teach Introduction to Communication Honors and general education courses.
• Teach asynchronous online courses for main campus and Global campus.
• Contribute to service, outreach, and curriculum development.
• Engage with Honors College and department leadership on program growth.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate courses

Online course development

Curriculum development

Service and outreach

Education

MA in Communication or Communication Studies

Job description

New Mexico State University seeks a College Assistant Professor of Communication Studies for a nine-month, 1.0 FTE position on the Las Cruces campus. The candidate will teach a 4/4 load, both in-person and asynchronously online, including courses for the Honors College, and engage in service and outreach.

The ideal candidate holds an MA in Communication or related field, with demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and collaboration with faculty and administration.