Communication Studies Lecturer

Job Details

Position Details: Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a Lecturer in Communication Studies beginning Sept. 1, 2026. This is a one-year, full-time, benefits-eligible position with the possibility for renewal.

Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a nationally-recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and navigate pathways through college and to successful outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience–enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni–and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.

The Communication Studies department at RMC major enrolls a wide range of students with varied career interests. Our majors become engaging, ethical, and competent communicators across multiple modalities. They study and practice public speaking, interpersonal and group communication, and gain fluency in visual and digital skills through hands-on experience. The department features faculty from a range of different research and teaching specialties in Mass Communication, Human Communication, and Rhetoric.

Major/Essential Functions: Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, and serve the college and Communication Studies department. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Public Speaking, Interpersonal & Small Group Communication, additional classes that focus on Social Media skills and other topics (such as podcasting), and contributions to general education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.A. in Communication (or a closely related field);
• Evidence of teaching experience in (or training to teach) Public Speaking or Interpersonal and/or Small Group Communication;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching;
• Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student engagement; and
• Experience working with students and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that support all learners in reaching their maximum potential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication (or a closely related field) by September 1, 2026;
• Evidence of teaching experience in (or training to teach) Public Speaking, Interpersonal and/or Small Group Communication;
• Prior professional experience in social media management or content creation for a company or organization;
• Evidence of teaching experience in (or training to teach) skills-based or content related courses in Social Media; and
• Evidence of teaching experience to teach Podcasting and/or professional experience to supervise Stinger Studio (RMC’s online student radio station)

Application Procedures: Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/47eWESf to include uploading the following as a single pdf addressed to Sabrina Granderson, Administrative Services Coordinator, by April 3, 2026.

The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• A brief (one page) statement describing inclusive teaching practices you employ and how you actively support students across a broad range of experiences, interests, and perspectives.
• Transcripts (unofficial and scanned copies are acceptable);
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone or via Teams.

Review of applications will begin April 3, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists may be asked to submit evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.