Teaching Assistant Professor, Communications
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Job Location:
Grand Forks, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary/Position Classification
- 53000 9-month contract Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks ND campus
Purpose of Position
The Communication Department at the University of North Dakotaseeksafull-timenon-tenure-trackTeachingAssistantProfessor contingent on available funding. The successful applicant will teach a mix of online and traditional face-to-face coursesat the introductory areaof expertise isjournalism and havedemonstratedexpertisein both pedagogy and practice including digital innovation and must hold at least an M.A./ Communication or related discipline byAugust 15 position is not eligible for remote workandisa nonrenewableone-yearappointment.
Duties & Responsibilities
The teachingload for this position is5/ successful candidate will teach both online and traditional face-to-face coursesattheundergraduate level including but not limited tosome combination ofCOMM 104Introduction to JournalismCOMM 200 Writing for New and Traditional MediaCOMM246News Writing Fundamentals in the Online WorldCOMM 305 Audio Production & BroadcastingandCOMM 326 Content Creation forSocial Media. All faculty including the person hired for this positionare expected tocontribute servicetothe departmentincluding departmental outreachefforts;and to thecollegeuniversityand community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants committed to helpingtraditionally underrepresentedstudents succeed.
Required Competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including evidence of the ability to teach inspire and mentor students.
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff and students.
- Ability and willingness to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Communication.
- Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching including online delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- MA/MS or terminal degree in Communication or related discipline by August 15 2026.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience in journalism media and/or communication industries.
- Demonstrated expertise in Journalism and Communication through academic training scholarly activity and/or sustained professional practice.
- Experience teaching college-level courses in Journalism Communication or closely related fields.
- Experience teachinga range ofcourses across the Journalism and Communication curriculum.
- Experience teaching online courses.
To Apply
To assure full consideration applications must be received by 03/13/2026 and include the following materials:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- List of at least three references (including contact information)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
Position is openuntilfilled.
Questions can be directed to the Department ChairJoonghwa Lee at.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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
About Company
The University of North Dakota (UND) is the oldest and largest college in North Dakota, offering 225+ accredited on-campus and online degrees.
