Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies

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The Communication Studies program in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa invites applications for an in-person term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a part-time (75% appointment) position with a standard teaching load of six courses per academic year in person and online.

Responsibilities include teaching professional communication leadership training and development organizational communication and other courses as needed based on the candidates expertise.

The position is a 9-month appointment with an initial term of three years beginning August 16 2026. Renewal for additional three-year terms is contingent upon performance and departmental needs.

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Communication Studies or a closely related area by the time of appointment

• Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching professional communication leadership training and development and/or organizational communication

• PhD in Communication Studies or a closely related area by the time of appointment

• Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level

• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and collaborative decision making

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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 universitys 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 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.

Iowa State University is located in Ames Iowa a vibrant community of over 66000 residents approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines. Ames was ranked the #5 Best College Town in America (Best College Reviews 2022) #15 on the Top 100 Best Places to Live ( 2020) and the healthiest city in the State of Iowa (USA Today 2020). Ames has 38 parks 55 miles of bike and pedestrian trails golf courses lakes and an aquatics center for outdoor recreation. Additional information about the city of Ames is available at: Unit/Website:

Start Date:August 16 2026

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Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
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

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.