Assistant Professor of Communication

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Assistant Professor of Communication to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by fostering student learning through innovative pedagogy, inclusive practices, and impactful research projects across the curriculum. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in Strategic Communication, including Introduction to Health and Strategic Communication, Strategic Writing for Communication, Communication Theory and Methods, and Communication Campaigns.

The candidate's area of specialization should be Public Relations or Advertising, with preference given to individuals with training, experience, or background in Health Communication. Preference will also be given to candidates with previous experience in public health and/or those with digital media expertise. For this position, we seek a candidate familiar with qualitative, quantitative, and/or network methods of inquiry.

The School of Global and Cultural Studies at Marian University is a collaborative and growing academic community committed to fostering student engagement, experiential learning, and market-ready graduates trained in the Liberal Arts. Marian University believes recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty is essential for building an inclusive community. We, therefore, welcome and encourage applications across intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, cultures, and national origins.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teaching Load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Help organize at least one annual strategic/health communication campaign showcase.
• Maintain an active research and publishing agenda.
• Advise Communication majors and minors.
• Mentor student research, internships, and publications.
• Participate in department, school, and university-wide activities, projects, and recruitment programs.
• Participate in campus and university service life, including faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Contribute to a campus culture committed to professionalism, collegiality, and confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication, or other related fields with an emphasis on strategic communication. Preference is given to individuals with an interest in Health Communication.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a university level, especially strategic communication and campaign courses.
• Evidence of ability to work with diverse students in an interdisciplinary, collaborative, culturally sustaining, and inclusive academic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and collaborate with colleagues throughout the university and the community.
• Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations.
• Prior editorial experience in media, PR/advertising, and/or Public Health.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.