Assistant Professor – Communication

Universities of Wisconsin

. Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Organizational and Strategic Communication, both online and in person .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeGreen Bay • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Organizational and Strategic Communication, with a strong focus on developing inclusive instructional strategies and an active research agenda. Capable of mentoring students and contributing to community engagement and program development.

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Earned Doctorate In CommunicationExcellence In TeachingActive Research AgendaAdvising And Mentoring StudentsPublic Relations And Social Media

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Hard Skills

Organizational CommunicationStrategic CommunicationCourse DevelopmentOnline TeachingIn-Person TeachingScholarly ActivitiesCommunity ServiceProgram DevelopmentMedia ManagementPersuasion And Argumentation

Soft Skills

Strong Oral SkillsStrong Written SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Media HubStudent Media Initiatives

Industry Keywords

Inclusive ExcellenceFirst-Generation StudentsNetworkingOutreachDepartmental Emphases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Organizational and Strategic Communication, both online and in person
Teach courses such as Organizational Communication, Cases in Communication and Media Management, and Persuasion and Argumentation
Develop new courses in the successful applicant’s field of study
Implement inclusive instructional strategies supporting underrepresented and first-generation students
Develop a strong research program involving students and/or faculty
Advise and mentor students
Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank
Provide institutional and community service
Conduct outreach and networking with local businesses and nonprofit organizations
Contribute to ongoing program development
Contribute to multiple departmental emphases
Support the department’s Media Hub and student media initiatives
Advance student success, community connections, inclusive excellence, and access to education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned doctorate in Communication or closely related field from an accredited institution by the end of the 2027–2028 academic year
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship
Ability to teach undergraduate Organizational and Strategic Communication courses in online and in-person formats
Ability to develop new coursework aligned with area of expertise
Ability to maintain an active research agenda involving student and faculty collaboration
Ability to advise and mentor students
Ability to perform scholarly activities consistent with rank
Ability to perform institutional and community service
Ability to contribute to multiple departmental emphases, including Public Relations and Social Media
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership
Willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Finalists subject to pre-employment education verification
Finalists subject to criminal conviction investigation
Three professional references required during the interview process, including at least one manager or supervisor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Several health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with employer contributions beginning immediately
Fully vested in WRS after 5 years of service
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
96–130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave
13–27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type