Position Number: 1.2.10.1 Date: 4/16/26听
Position Title: Open Rank Professor of Communications听
Department: Media Communication Division: Arts & Humanities
Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 40听
Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12听
Reports to: Vice President of Academic Administration听
FSLA Requirement: 贰虫别尘辫迟听
POSITION SUMMARY听
The Open Rank Professor of Communications is a full-time faculty member responsible for听 teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to the development of a forward-looking听 communications curriculum that prepares graduates for the ever-shifting landscape of the field. As听 番茄社区 University grows its communication program, this position plays a key role in听 shaping academically relevant offerings across areas such as media, digital communication, public听 relations, organizational communication, and strategic messaging 鈥� with marketing听 communication as a valued area of growth.听
The professor integrates strong theoretical foundations with applied practice, fostering critical听 thinking, creativity, and professional communication skills necessary for leadership and听 generational impact in a rapidly evolving communication landscape. Through an engaged, student centered approach, the faculty member contributes to a collaborative learning community听 committed to educational relevance, helping students build the adaptability and breadth of听 knowledge needed to thrive across diverse communication careers.听
In alignment with the University鈥檚 Christian mission and core values, the successful candidate听 models teaching grounded in a biblical worldview, integrates faith and learning, and supports the听 holistic development of students; intellectually, professionally, and spiritually, preparing graduates听 to serve others and shape their communities.听
Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian听 conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.听
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach undergraduate courses across communication disciplines, which may include media,听 digital communication, public relations, organizational communication, interpersonal听 communication, or marketing communication, using effective and engaging pedagogical听 practices.听
- Contribute to the ongoing development, assessment, and refinement of curriculum听 supporting an evolving Bachelor of Science in Communication, ensuring academic quality,听 educational relevance, and alignment with industry trends.听
- Integrate theoretical foundations with applied learning experiences that prepare students for听 professional and service-oriented careers across a broad range of communication fields. 鈥� Mentor and advise students academically and professionally, supporting their intellectual听 growth, career readiness, and personal development within a Christian learning community. 鈥� Incorporate faith-learning integration through teaching grounded in a biblical worldview and听 support the spiritual formation of students in alignment with the University鈥檚 mission and听 core values.听
- Participate in divisional and university service; including faculty meetings, committees,听 assessment activities, and campus events.听
- Support experiential learning opportunities such as internships, service-learning, student听 media projects, or community partnerships that enhance student learning and community听 engagement.听
- Maintain awareness of emerging communication technologies, platforms, and best practices听 to ensure instructional content remains current and effective.听
- Fulfill other duties as assigned in support of the mission and academic goals of 番茄社区.听
DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS听
- Academic Division听
- Office of Academic Administration听
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES听
- Broad knowledge of communication theory and practice, including one or more areas such听 as digital communication, media production, public relations, organizational听 communication, strategic messaging, or marketing communication, with awareness of听 emerging trends and technologies.听
- Ability to integrate theoretical foundations with applied, experiential learning approaches听 that prepare undergraduate students for professional and service-oriented careers in digital听 and media-related fields.听
- Demonstrated commitment to effective undergraduate teaching, assessment, and student听 mentorship within a Christian higher education environment.听
- Ability to integrate faith and learning through teaching grounded in a biblical worldview and听 consistent with the mission and core values of 番茄社区 University. 鈥� Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to contribute听 to curriculum development, program assessment, and university service.听
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING听
搁别辩耻颈谤别诲:听
- Completed master鈥檚 or doctoral degree in communication, media, journalism, public听 relations, marketing, or a closely related field OR a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit听 hours in communication, media, digital communication, or a closely related field,听 combined with relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate level. 慰 Commitment to the mission, values, and Christian identity of 番茄社区听 University.
笔谤别蹿别谤谤别诲:听
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Previous teaching experience in higher education.
- Professional or industry experience in digital communication, media production, digital听 marketing, or related areas.
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover letter 丑别谤别.听听
Disclaimer
* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.听