Assistant Professor of Communication, School of Communication & Mass Media

PRIMARY DUTY: This position will teach courses in Communication, including an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communication, or Organizational Communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach 24-26 credit hours/year of communication courses during the fall and spring semesters
2. Advise students and work with student organizations
3. Participate in departmental and university governance Teach one or more sections of the university’s general education hybrid communication course Participate in research/scholarly activities that meet or exceed school standards Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

        Education:   Ph.D. in Communication              

        Experience: Development and maintenance of a professional portfolio

        Other: We are seeking energetic individuals committed to the shared vision of a multi-discipline professional school who will make a significant and ongoing contribution to our dynamic and progressive programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical classroom and office equipment             

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common classroom equipment and software   

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in classroom setting

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 8,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

SALARY: Competitive market based

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 2023    

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: A complete application consists of: 1) a letter describing your teaching experience and suitability for the position; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts (copies acceptable); and 4) a list of at least three references with contact information.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:   
Dr. Matt Walker, Director
School of Communication & Mass Media
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO  64468
Phone: 660-562-1173

Email: matt@nwmissouri.edu