Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

Job title: Assistant Professor in Communication Studies in South Bend, IN at Indiana University

Company: Indiana University

Job description: Position DetailsTitle Assistant Professor in Communication Studies

Appointment Status Tenure Track

Department IU South Bend Communication Studies

Location South Bend
Position SummaryThe Department of Communication Studies at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in the area of interpersonal/relational communication to begin August 1, 2025. We seek a teacher-scholar with excellence in teaching across a variety of contexts.The Department of Communications Studies is a community of teacher scholars dedicated to providing frameworks for personal and professional achievement at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our mission is to highlight diverse perspectives that inspire students to communicate ethically in local, global, and virtual communitiesThe department offers a B.A. degree in Communication Studies and an IU Online Collaborative Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies. The B.A degree includes three distinct tracks: Relational Communication & Social Interaction, Journalism and Digital Media, and Public Relations and Strategic Communication.The full-time load (100% FTE) is 12 credit hours (typically four courses) each fall and spring semester, with one course (25% FTE) reassigned time for scholarly and creative activities following university & campus policies. Faculty teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Faculty may also be required to teach evening, weekend, off-site, and/or online courses. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. Faculty are expected to engage in service activities, including participation in faculty governanceIndiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY:The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD.ACCOMMODATIONS:If you have a disability and need assistance with an application, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs by contacting Academic Affairs at: 574-520-4183..
Basic QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication; ABD candidates with reasonable progress toward completion of degree will be considered.


• Evidence of innovative and effective teaching


• Evidence of a focused research agenda in the field of interpersonal/relational communication are required

• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.


• Experience in supporting curriculum development, experiential learning, and program development.


• Evidence of a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.


• Active engagement with the academic and professional community.


• Additional qualifications in any one (or more) of the following areas: journalism, public relations, new media and organizational communication.

• A letter of application that addresses the candidate's qualifications


• Curriculum vitae


• A teaching statement (or philosophy)


• Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.


• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

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Location: South Bend, IN

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