Faculty - Open Rank Professor - Communication (Tenure Track)

Saint Xavier University; Chicago, Cary (IL, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dynamic, full-time professor to join its Communication Program. This role focuses on teaching strategic, media, and sport communication, with an emphasis on social media and organizational topics. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in communication, a passion for mentoring students, and a commitment to diversity and excellence in education. The position offers opportunities for research and collaboration within a supportive academic environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of communication.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in communication or a closely related discipline required.
• Evidence of excellent teaching and research potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours in communication courses each semester.
• Establish a research program leading to peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Communication

ABD Considered

Job description

Summary

The Communication Program at Saint Xavier University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track open rank professor position in Communication to join our dynamic undergraduate major which focuses on strategic, media, and sport communication. Although the area of expertise is open, we are particularly interested in candidates who can support and expand coursework in the strategic communication emphasis. The ability to teach a variety of strategic communication courses in social media, leadership, and other organizational communication topics is desired. All faculty in the department also support our university wide general education course in public speaking.

Start date is in the Fall of 2025. Rank depends on credentials and years of experience; salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each semester in communication courses related to one's area of expertise
• Establish a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Mentor undergraduate students in student-faculty research
• Provide service to the program, college, and university

Qualifications

• Doctorate in communication or a closely related discipline (ABD applicants will be considered, contingent on a successful doctoral defense prior to August 1, 2025)
• Evidence of or potential for excellent teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning
• Demonstrated research potential
• Interest in engaging undergraduate students in research
• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student population
• Support for the Saint Xavier University Mission (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp)
• Permission to work in the United States
• Application MaterialsPlease provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, sample syllabi for undergraduate courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Brad Mello, search committee chair, at [e-mail].
• DeadlineReview of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bonafide occupational qualifications of each applicant.