Assistant Professor of Practice, Communication
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job description summary: The School of Communication ( 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.
Departmental summary: 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.
Education/Experience Requirements and Responsibilities: The successful candidate must possess a masters degree by the start date in Communication Media Studies Journalism or a closely related discipline. They must have teaching experience the ability to teach undergraduate courses an interest in experiential learning and a commitment to online and in-person course development and delivery.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication with a research agenda that includes sport communication and an ability to teach Sport Communication at the graduate level.
Additional Position Information:
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please attach the following documents - CV cover letter transcripts teaching statement evidence of effective teaching and references.
Application Deadline: January 6th 2026.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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