Impactful Communications Professor — Open Rank

Hannibal-LaGrange University; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannibal-LaGrange University invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Communications. This full-time faculty position involves teaching, mentoring students, and helping shape a forward-looking curriculum across media, digital communication, public relations, and strategic messaging within a Christian higher education context.

The ideal candidate will blend theory with applied practice, support biblical worldview integration, and engage in service to the university while advancing

Qualifications

• Completed master’s or doctoral degree in communication, media, journalism, public relations, marketing, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and Christian identity of Hannibal-LaGrange University.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across communication disciplines, including media, digital communication, PR, organizational, or marketing communication.
• Contribute to development and assessment of the Bachelor of Science in Communication curriculum.
• Mentor and advise students academically and professionally within a Christian learning community.
• Incorporate faith-learning integration and support spiritual formation of students.

Skills

Curriculum development

Undergraduate teaching

Student mentorship

Communication theory

Digital/media communication

Team collaboration

Christian higher ed

Education

Master’s or doctoral in communications

18 grad credits in related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Higher ed teaching experience (preferred)

Professional/industry experience

Job description

Hannibal-LaGrange University invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Communications. This full-time faculty position involves teaching, mentoring students, and helping shape a forward-looking curriculum across media, digital communication, public relations, and strategic messaging within a Christian higher education context.

The ideal candidate will blend theory with applied practice, support biblical worldview integration, and engage in service to the university while advancing