Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies

Iowa State University•Ross Hall, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communication Studies program, in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, invites applications for an in-person term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a part-time (75% appointment) position with a standard teaching load of six courses per academic year, in person and online. The position is a 9-month appointment with an initial term of three years, beginning August 16, 2026. Renewal for additional three-year terms is contingent upon performance and departmental needs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Communication Studies at Iowa State University is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers an undergraduate major and minor. Consistent with the university’s land-grant mission, the program is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and the advancement of the understanding of human communication through teaching, practice, and research. In keeping with the land grant mission of Iowa State University, faculty share their expertise in the classroom, throughout the university, and with the broader community. Faculty value collegiality and evidence-based teaching practices, and Iowa State supports a collaborative and student-centered teaching environment with strong instructional resources and professional development opportunities. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, a vibrant community of over 66,000 residents, approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines. Ames was ranked the #5 Best College Town in America (Best College Reviews, 2022), #15 on the Top 100 Best Places to Live (Livability.com, 2020), and the healthiest city in the State of Iowa (USA Today, 2020). Ames has 38 parks, 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails, golf courses, lakes, and an aquatics center for outdoor recreation. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communication Studies or a closely related area by the time of appointment
Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching professional communication, leadership, training and development, and/or organizational communication
PhD in Communication Studies or a closely related area by the time of appointment
Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and collaborative decision making

Responsibilities

Teaching professional communication, leadership, training and development, organizational communication, and other courses as needed based on the candidate's expertise.