Assistant Professor Communication Studies

Assistant Professor Communication Studies

Job ID: 305083

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most
comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one
of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a
single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with
149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington
D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across
the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,
anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and
pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic
downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a
modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and
military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in
Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,
offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across
southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of
Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.
Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of
Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College
of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern
delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,
research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed
to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across
its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who
are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across
the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with
a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers
approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600
students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah,
Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded
in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in
southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact
research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and
know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take
ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro
Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Communication Arts is
home to five undergraduate majors: Communication Studies,
Multimedia Journalism, Multimedia and Film Production, Public
Relations, and Theatre. The Department also offers a Master of Arts
in Professional Communication and Leadership. The Department¿s
mission is to provide students with a broad-based, comprehensive,
and interdisciplinary study of human communication. Within Georgia
Southern University¿s culture of engagement, the Communication Arts
faculty promote the critical analysis, evaluation, performance, and
practice of human communication in its various contexts.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chair of Communication Arts, the Assistant
Professor of Communication Studies will teach lower and upper
division Communication Studies courses, work with Graduate Teaching
Assistants on General Education courses, and sustain a research
agenda. The position is a 10 month, tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

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Earned Ph.D. in Communication Studies, or a closely related field
with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Studies,
by August 1, 2027.

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Demonstrated record of successful teaching experience in Public
Speaking.

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Credentials to teach and research Interpersonal Communication and
other related content including, but not limited to, Family
Communication and Nonverbal Communication.

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Ability to assist with scheduling of Communication courses in the
General Education curriculum and supervise teaching assistants for
such courses.

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Willingness to engage with institutional student success
initiatives.

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Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in
instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and
development.

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Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research
and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative
activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience training and coordinating graduate teaching
assistants.

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Experience teaching and mentoring graduate students and
contributing to graduate curriculum/program development.

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Collegiate level teaching experience with multimodal course
delivery and learning management systems.

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with
experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the
qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at
least three professional references. Other documentation may be
requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the
University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,
Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional
goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and
human relations skills

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins November 17, 2026, and continues
until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1,
2027.

Contact Information

Dr. Patrick Wheaton

pwheaton@georgiasouthern.edu

912-478-5933

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited
exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities
such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern
University must be completed while the employee is physically
present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by
the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time
within current policy.

Faculty are
expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by
engaging students, participating in events, and performing other
responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be
required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on
any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible
transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are
contingent upon completion of background investigation including a
criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for
employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by
Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of
the credentials and employment history reflected in your
application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit
check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug
test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and
state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this
institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents
(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are
available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the
institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or
The Communication Arts website. The names of applicants and
nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be
subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status,
political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of
reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources:
(912) 478-6947.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory
position.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check
Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=305083&PostingSeq=1

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