Instructor, Communication Studies

• Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
• POSITION: Instructor of Communication Studies in an NCA award winning basic course program with a continuing appointment, nine-month position.
• Starting date will be September 1, 2026.
• Louisiana Tech University and the College of Liberal Arts, School of Communication offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentrations in communication studies or journalism and recently launched a Master of Arts in Communication program.
• This position includes the opportunity for the successful candidate to join a faculty engaged in developing and promoting this competitive communication program.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a new or seasoned instructor to be involved in the development of content and the implementation of highly effective pedagogy for the basic course taught to all first-year students as well as developing cross-campus opportunities to partner with other disciplines on communication issues.

Qualifications

Masters of Arts in Speech Communication, Communication Studies, or Organizational Communication required with prior full-time college/university teaching experience preferred. Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching skills and a passion for first year undergraduate students and will be expected to maintain a program of scholarly activity. A demonstration of teaching effectiveness may be required as part of the interview process. SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Teach multiple sections of COMM 101: Principles of Communication Studies, which is a general education requirement (GER) for all first-year students. The course utilizes an interdisciplinary experience in basic human communication including interpersonal, small group, nonverbal, intercultural and public communication. Work together with fellow instructors of COMM 101 to develop best practices and creative content; partner with other departments on communication issues; drive first-time student success; see students grow by assisting students with communication skill application, including interpersonal and presentation skills; develop and present communication workshops/discussions for faculty and/or students; and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. THE UNIVERSITY: Louisiana Tech University is a selective admissions university and offers a broad range of fully accredited undergraduate degrees in a variety of majors and doctoral programs in areas of specified expertise. The campus is located in Ruston in north central Louisiana, 70 miles east of Shreveport and 30 miles west of Monroe on Interstate 20. The geographic location of Ruston makes it an important trade and medical center for an area of over 100,000 people. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a letter of application addressing the candidate’s qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and a list of references. Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey – Title IX Coordinator Office Location: Wyly Tower 1536 Phone: 318.257.5911 Email: mharvey@latech.edu