Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Communication

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Communication

Brief Position Overview

The Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Communication is a full-time position responsible for teaching undergraduate and master’s-level courses in communication, both onsite and online. We seek a colleague who can expand our offerings in new and emerging media, with teaching expertise that fits within at least one of our three areas of curricular focus: strategic communication, organizational communication and/or media studies. Experience with online or hybrid-flexible teaching is preferred. Teaching assignments will also include departmental general education courses. MSU Billings is a teaching-oriented institution that values and promotes excellence in teaching. The teaching load is 4/3, or 21 credits per year. The position requires student advising, campus committee participation, and an active research agenda.

Faculty Tenure Track

Yes

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Department

Communication & Theatre

Division

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Appointment Type

Faculty

Contract Term

Academic Year

Union Affiliation

Billings Faculty Association

FTE

1.0

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Compensation

Annual

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type

MUS

Recruitment Type

Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

Experience with online or hybrid-flexible teaching is preferred. Teaching assignments will also include departmental general education courses. MSU Billings is a teaching-oriented institution that values and promotes excellence in teaching. The teaching load is 4/3, or 21 credits per year. The position requires student advising, campus committee participation, and an active research agenda.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Ph.D. in Communication.
2. All But Dissertation (ABD) will be considered, but dissertation defense must be scheduled before commencing employment at MSUB.
3. Teaching experience as instructor of record.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Experience teaching in an access institution.
2. Experience with online, hybrid, or Hy flex teaching.
3. Experience teaching public speaking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, or small group communication general education courses.
4. Have an established research agenda.

This position has supervisory duties?

No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number

FAC - VA - 2700005P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/15/2027

Open Date

10/29/2026

Close Date

11/30/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Diversity Statement

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript; unofficial is acceptable (5 MB max.)
4. Teaching Statement
5. List of References (3 or more)

Optional Documents