Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication Studies

This is a 9-month full-time, tenure-track position with a 12-credit teaching load per semester for the fall and spring semesters. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily on weekdays but may include some evening classes and independent studies. Attendance is required at typical faculty and administrative meetings including graduation.

LeTourneau University is seeking an exceptional educator with a strong Christian faith to teach and serve as subject matter expert of a new and growing program in Communication Studies. The successful candidate should have the technical expertise, academic training and/or professional experience to provide leadership for this program. Reflecting LeTourneau University’s distinction as the Christian Polytechnic University, the candidate will lead students in hands-on learning in collaboration with the university and local community.  The ideal candidate will effectively develop interdisciplinary approaches to preparing future professionals for the rapidly changing field of communications.  This individual will also teach and provide leadership for a distinctive communication themed general education course developed as part of a recent general education revision process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load of undergraduate communication and/or general education courses, involving preparation of course materials and assessments
• Participate actively in the University learning community, including committees, seminars, and department meetings
• Connect with students through advising and success programs
• Actively engage in retention and recruitment efforts of students
• Maintain a commitment to academic scholarship in field of expertise

Qualifications

• Genuine support of LeTourneau University's Faith Statement and Community Covenant and enthusiasm for integrating faith and learning in the classroom
• An earned doctorate or master's degree in communication, public affairs/relations, or mass media from a regionally accredited institution
• Professional and/or technical expertise in Communication, Media, or Public Relations
• A strong desire and enthusiasm for networking and recruiting to grow the Communication Studies program
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, colleagues, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented success in college teaching
• Experience and ability to teach digital multimedia content creation, graphic design, and/or social media marketing
• Experience with digital journalism and broadcast media is a plus

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, completed application, and copies of unofficial transcripts to the email address listed below. The review process will begin as early as December 2^nd, 2024, and all applications received by January 6^th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications are available at www.letu.edu/jobs and should be submitted electronically to:

In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.