Assistant Professor of Practice, Communication
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Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
(Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements)
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: December 5th 2025
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
American Association of University ProfessorsFor assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
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Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
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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