What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty | Communication position at University of Mary?
Faculty | Communication
The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND is seeking applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication, with an anticipated start date of January 2027 or August 2027. The University of Mary is a private, Christian, Catholic, Benedictine university that welcomes faculty and students of all faiths and backgrounds. Join a collaborative community of scholars where your joy for teaching undergraduate students and diverse Communication experience will inspire the next generation of courageous communicators.
All faculty are expected to demonstrate a willingness to support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission and identity of the University of Mary (see https://www.umary.edu/about/mission-identity).
Responsibilities Include:
For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs
How to Apply:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.
The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND is seeking applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication, with an anticipated start date of January 2027 or August 2027. The University of Mary is a private, Christian, Catholic, Benedictine university that welcomes faculty and students of all faiths and backgrounds. Join a collaborative community of scholars where your joy for teaching undergraduate students and diverse Communication experience will inspire the next generation of courageous communicators.
All faculty are expected to demonstrate a willingness to support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission and identity of the University of Mary (see https://www.umary.edu/about/mission-identity).
Responsibilities Include:
- Teach undergraduate courses in the General Communication, Strategic Communication, and/or Media Production Concentration for the Communication Major.
- Depending on expertise, teach courses in Communication Theory, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Photography, Audio Production, Podcasting, Broadcasting, Communication Law & Ethics, or Digital Marketing.
- Depending on expertise, teach COM 110, Oral Communication for the university Core Curriculum and various courses across the Communication major curriculum within the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Advise and mentor Communication students.
- Support and advance the Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine mission of the University of Mary in teaching, advising, research, and service.
- Required: Master’s degree in Communication or related field
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
- Preferred: Ph.D. in Communication or related field
- Ability to teach across multiple Communication areas including Communication Theory, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Photography, Audio Production, Podcasting, Broadcasting, Communication Law & Ethics, or Digital Marketing.
- Curriculum design experience
- Active program of research or scholarly activity in communication discipline or a related field
- Industry experience in communication or similar fields
- Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
- Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities
- Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the School of Arts & Sciences and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ
For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs
How to Apply:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.
- Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications for the position and addressing your fit to support Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
- Curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education background, teaching experience, service, and research
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Teaching portfolio samples of creative work
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations or peer reviews)
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Confidential letters of recommendation or anything larger than 5MB can be sent to employment@umary.edu.