Teaching Assistant Professor, Communication at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $53,000 9-month contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

The Department of Communication at the University of North Dakota seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching assistant professor contingent on available funding. The successful applicant will teach a mix of online and traditional face-to-face courses. Area of expertise is open, but the successful applicant will be expected to teach across both undergraduate and graduate curricula, particularly focusing on social media and strategic communication courses.

The teaching load for this position is 4/4. The successful candidate will teach both online and traditional face-to-face courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses face-to-face and online, including but not limited to COMM 310 Media & Diversity, COMM 313 Persuasion, COMM 345 Social Media Strategy, COMM 352 Writing for Advertising & Public Relations, COMM 374 Principles of Strategic Communication, COMM 430 AD/PR Campaigns, and COMM 451 Risk and Crisis Communication. All faculty, including the person hired for this position, will contribute service to the department, including departmental outreach efforts, college, university, and community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants committed to helping traditionally underrepresented students succeed.

• 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.

• MA/MS or terminal degree in Communication or related discipline by August 15, 2025.


• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and 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.

• Professional experience in media and communication industries.


• Track record of teaching, education, and/or experience related to Communication.


• Proficiency teaching college-level courses.


• Experience teaching diverse courses across the Communication curriculum.


• Experience teaching online courses.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 1/6/2025 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