Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

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

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.

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.