Assistant Professor of Practice, Communication

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

The School of Communication (https://www.uakron.edu/schlcomm/) at The University of Akron, the Official University of the Cleveland Browns, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice position starting in August 2026. We would like to add to the range of education offered to our students with the inclusion of sport communication. Located in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Communication has 14 full-time faculty members and approximately 460 undergraduate majors, 35 graduate students, and other students pursuing minors or certificates in Communication. The school offers B.A. programs in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Public Relations, and Organizational Supervision. The school also offers a 100% online M.A. degree in Strategic Communication with cognate areas in Health Communication, Crisis Communication, and Social Media as well as graduate certificates. The School is also planning to add Sport Communication to the undergraduate and graduate offerings. The candidate: Demonstrates quality of teaching, quality of research and scholarly activity, quality of professional, University, and community service, and professional conduct. Must have experience and credentials as outlined in academic unit guidelines for Assistant Professor, Practice. The Faculty of Practice is a full-time non-tenure track (NTT) faculty member with practical experience in industry, business, medicine, government, law, and/or other professional fields. The primary purpose of such a position is to share real-world knowledge with students in a classroom or experiential setting in support of degree, certificate, and/or licensure programs.

Requirements

• Must have experience and credentials as outlined in academic unit guidelines for Assistant Professor, Practice.
• The successful candidate must possess a master's degree by the start date in Communication, Media Studies, Journalism, or a closely related discipline.
• Must have teaching experience
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses
• Interest in experiential learning
• Commitment to online and in-person course development and delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Communication with a research agenda that includes sport communication
• Ability to teach Sport Communication at the graduate level

Benefits

• The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
• In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees