Communication Tenure-Track Faculty

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, invites applications for a Communication Tenure-Track Faculty position. The on-campus, full-time role carries a starting salary of $55,513.88 to $74,616.65 and requires teaching across modalities.

The faculty member will advise students, participate in governance, and contribute to program growth. A second area such as media or mass communication is expected, with strong emphasis on student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication, Communication Studies, Media or Mass Communication, or a related field with at least 18 graduate credits.
• At least two years of college teaching experience.
• Experience with technology that supports teaching communication in classroom and online.
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Background check and SURS-related requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in multiple modalities including in person, hybrid, and online.
• Participate in college, departmental, community, and program activities and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Assist in assessment, growth and success of the communication program.
• Perform duties per college policies and procedures and provide course outlines and syllabi.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in Communication or related field

Tools

Parkland information system

Job description

Communication Tenure-Track Faculty

This position is an on-campus, full-time, tenure-track appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Parkland Academic Employees (PAE) collective bargaining unit. The starting salary range is between $55,513.88 - 74,616.65, commensurate with certifications, years of teaching experience, and education received.

We welcome applications through November 22, 2026. All applications will receive equal consideration after the submission deadline.

Tenure-Track Faculty teach a full-time load as per the Parkland Academic Employees (PAE) bargaining agreement. They advise and mentor students and participate in governance of their departments and the college. Areas of instruction will include general education communication courses covering a broad range of theory and application including but not limited to public speaking, and interpersonal communication. In addition, at least one other area of expertise such as media or mass communication, advertising/public relations, or news and broadcast writing.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to teach courses in multiple modalities including in person, hybrid, and online.
• Participate in college, departmental, community, and program activities and work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across disciplines.
• Have a commitment to assisting in the assessment, growth and success of the communication program.
• Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the college.
• Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines of the college.
• Inform students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepare a course syllabus for each course and distribute it early each term.
• Is available for student advising/mentoring.
• Maintain regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provide assistance to students in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records of students; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.
• Participate in college-wide shared governance, including Parkland College Association (PCA) Senate, its committees, administrative committees, and accreditation committees.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Communication, Communication Studies, Media or Mass Communication, or a Communication related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours of communication coursework.
• At least two (2) years of previous college teaching experience and a demonstrated ability and strong commitment to teaching and learning at a comprehensive community college serving a broad student population.
• Experience with technology that supports teaching communication in both the classroom and in an online environment.
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Parkland College is not an E-Verify employer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Equal Opportunity Employer