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:
- Teach 24-26 credit hours/year of communication courses during the
fall and spring semesters - Advise students and work with student organizations
- Participate in departmental and university
governance - Teach one or more sections of the university鈥檚 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 a 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鈥檚 website at .
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 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 and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top
public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its
peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than
students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75
percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.
Furthermore, the University is a national model for student
success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor鈥檚 degree earners and 99 percent of master鈥檚 degree earners securing employment or
continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.
Northwest places
a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates
and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.
Students
have opportunities to build their r茅sum茅s 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, a partnership with the
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction
with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise
that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural
disaster.
The University鈥檚 vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and
a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions,
allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.
For more
information about Northwest and its performance, visit .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
DATE
AVAILABLE: August 2026
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by
clicking 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 四虎影视 at 660-562-1127 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu for more
information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: A complete application consists of: 1) a letter describing
your 四虎影视 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, Chair, School of Communication and Mass Media
Phone: 660-562-1173
Email: matt@nwmissouri.edu
