What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Communication and Media position at uis?
Summary:
The School of Communication and Media at the University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of interpersonal communication with expertise in research methods. Position begins August 16, 2026. The candidate is expected to teach three classes per semester in the School of Communication and Media, focusing on interpersonal communication, research methods, and public speaking. The candidate is also expected to maintain an active line of research. As part of their service expectations, they will serve as Director of the Fundamentals of Communication course and its instructors.
This is a full-time on-campus tenure-track academic appointment. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Course assignments will include Undergraduate research methods, Conflict, Communication Ethics, Fundamentals of Communication, Crisis Communication, and other courses as deemed appropriate.
Scholarship: Candidate is expected to maintain a line of active scholarship in their area of interest/expertise in Communication, pursuing publications and presentations.
Service: Candidate is expected to serve as the Director of COM 112, overseeing assessment, adjuncts, etc., as well as other service appropriate to the School, University, discipline, and community.