Lecturer in Communication Studies

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

2d • 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 invites applications for an in-person term faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to teach one section of Communications Studies 3130 for fall 2026 semester. 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communications Studies or closely related area
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level
• PhD in Communication Studies or closely related area

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of Communications Studies 3130 for fall 2026 semester.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level