"Assistant Professor of Practice, Communication"

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Assistant Professor of Practice, Communication
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325

Job description summary: The School of Communication (https://www.uakron.edu/schlcomm/) at The University of Akron, the Official University of the Cleveland Browns, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice position starting in August 2026. We would like to add to the range of education offered to our students with the inclusion of sport communication.

Departmental summary: Located in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Communication has 14 full-time faculty members and approximately 460 undergraduate majors, 35 graduate students, and other students pursuing minors or certificates in Communication. The school offers B.A. programs in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Public Relations, and Organizational Supervision. The school also offers a 100% online M.A. degree in Strategic Communication with cognate areas in Health Communication, Crisis Communication, and Social Media as well as graduate certificates. The School is also planning to add Sport Communication to the undergraduate and graduate offerings.

The candidate: Demonstrates quality of teaching, quality of research and scholarly activity, quality of professional, University, and community service, and professional conduct. Must have experience and credentials as outlined in academic unit guidelines for Assistant Professor, Practice.

The Faculty of Practice is a full-time non-tenure track (NTT) faculty member with practical experience in industry, business, medicine, government, law, and/or other professional fields. The primary purpose of such a position is to share real-world knowledge with students in a classroom or experiential setting in support of degree, certificate, and/or licensure programs.

Education/Experience Requirements and Responsibilities: The successful candidate must possess a master's degree by the start date in Communication, Media Studies, Journalism, or a closely related discipline. They must have teaching experience, the ability to teach undergraduate courses, an interest in experiential learning, and a commitment to online and in-person course development and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication with a research agenda that includes sport communication, and an ability to teach Sport Communication at the graduate level.

Additional Position Information:

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the following documents - CV, cover letter, transcripts, teaching statement, evidence of effective teaching, and references.

Application Deadline: December 5th, 2025

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Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable): American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Iron Bones

Email: ibones@uakron.edu