Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies

at  University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position as Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Media & Communication to begin fall 2025. Those with established track records of research and teaching in the areas of risk, crisis, health and/or medicine are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will possess a record of research and teaching that meets school and university standards for associate or full professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to graduate education, including chairing and serving on dissertation and thesis committees. The candidate will teach three courses each semester, have a vibrant research agenda, and serve as an academic adviser, as well as perform other school or university service as needed. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their areas of expertise, as well as influence the current curriculum.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Communication or a closely related field is required. Evidence of effective teaching at the college or university level is essential. A strong and productive research agenda is expected, as well as a proven ability to mentor graduate students successfully. The ability to work effectively with diverse groups and populations is crucial.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to supervise graduate research
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate classes in our curriculum
• Ability to conduct a productive research agenda
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple fields of inquiry
• Ability to build and maintain industry and campus relationships

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include a minimum of ten years of experience mentoring graduate students to successful completion of their Master’s and/or Ph.D. programs, at least ten years of effective teaching experience at the university level, a demonstrated ability to secure external funding, and a proven track record of building successful programs through increased enrollment, retention, placement, and other relevant factors.

• Teach undergraduate courses in Communication Studies.
• Teach graduate courses at the master’s and doctoral levels.
• Build and maintain an active, nationally recognized research agenda.
• Engage in student recruitment and advisement.
• Contribute to the mission of the school, college, university, and wider community through campus and professional service.
• Seek external and campus funding when needed and appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.