Assistant/Associate Professor - Strategic Communication - Fall 2027

Assistant/Associate Professor - Strategic Communication - Fall
2027

ID: 2127

Department: College of Humanities and Sciences

Type: Full-time Faculty

Post Date: 10/26/2026

Position Available Date: N/A

Description

The University of Mary Hardin Baylor's College of Humanities and
Sciences seeks qualified faculty for its Department of
Communication and Media Studies, beginning in late July of 2027,
with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor, commensurate with experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are
active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare
students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in
a global society.

The Communication and Media Studies Department in the College of
Humanities and Sciences currently offers undergraduate degree
programs in Speech Communication, Mass Communication - Journalism,
and Mass Communication - Public Relations. The department is in the
process of rebranding to the Department of Strategic Communication
with majors in Leadership Communication, Multimedia Journalism, and
Public Relations.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000
in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (7 miles),
Waco (42 miles), Austin (60 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and
Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural
and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are
hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of
all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development,
curriculum, and program evaluation, student recruitment and
advising, professional attainment, and service to the department,
college, university, and the community.

Specific Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate
courses in Communication (especially Public Speaking) as well as
upper-level courses in the current Speech Communication and
proposed Leadership Communication majors (e.g. Rhetoric,
Persuasion, Advanced Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate,
Leadership Communication, Emerging Media, etc.).

Full-time faculty members typically teach 12-14 hours per semester
with three course preparations. The successful candidate will be
responsible for providing input and insight for assessment and
ongoing curricular revision to meet the changing demands of the
current and changing trends in communication, emerging media, and
professional development. This includes supporting and developing
intersections and cross-listings with other programs in other
divisions within and outside of the School of Humanities.

Qualifications:

• Must be an active, committed Christian who will support the

University's mission and actively participate in their local
church.

• Terminal degree in Strategic Communication (outside of

Journalism or Public Relations) or a related field is required. ABD
will be considered. Tenure-track status requires terminal degree in
hand.

• Experience integrating artificial intelligence into

communication practices and teaching, as well as experience in
social media communication is preferred.

• A strong record of scholarship and research in the field is

preferred.

• Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to

professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are
essential.

• Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of

Understanding

Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary
commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical
and dental insurance, retirement plan with match, and UMHB tuition
benefits for employees and their dependents. To
Apply: Visit www.umhb.edu/careers for more
details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript
copies and evidence of quality teaching performance with your
online application.

Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's
mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission.
In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own
Christian beliefs and commitments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled.

For information regarding employment at the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.

To apply, visit https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18ogk7a7

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