Instructor of Communication Studies Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution Northern State University Working Title Instructor of Communication Studies Posting Number F01942P Department NSU-Arts & Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text Position Summary: The Department of English, Communication, and Global Languages at
Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor of Communication Studies. This instructor-rank position offers the opportunity to shape the foundational communication and first-year experience of NSU students through engaged teaching and active involvement in departmental and university life. The anticipated start date is August 2027; a January 2027 start may also be
considered. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree (MA) in Communication Studies or a closely related field, conferred by the position’s start date• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in introductory communication courses Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach CMST 101: Fundamentals of Communication and FYS 101: First Year Seminar.Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will
serve as an active member of the department and university community by:• Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential learning and other applied student experiences• Advising students on communication-related career pathways• Building and sustaining connections with community businesses and organizations to support student learning• Supporting departmental student recruitment and retention
efforts• Maintaining a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus Posting Date 09/01/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/01/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Instructor Work Hours 8-5 Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search
External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report.
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