Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Communication

Job Summary

Dalton State College invites applications for a full-time, 10-month faculty position in Communication, beginning on August 1, 2026. Depending on experience and qualifications, the appointment will be made at either the tenure-track Assistant Professor or Lecturer level.

Teach. Lead. Connect.

Dalton State seeks a collaborative, student-centered educator with a passion for communication in all its forms, oral, written, visual, and digital. The successful candidate will engage students in developing communication skills that empower them to lead, collaborate, and succeed in an increasingly connected world.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence, or potential for excellence, in:

1. Teaching and student learning
2. Supporting student success through mentoring and advising
3. Research, scholarship, or creative activity, particularly those involving students
4. Service to the institution and community
5. Professional growth and continued learning

Teaching responsibilities are 24 credit hours per academic year for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or 27 credit hours per academic year for a Lecturer. Courses may include public speaking, interpersonal communication, mass media, communication theory, or related areas, with the opportunity to teach both lower- and upper-division courses. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, online, or off-campus classes.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience or expertise in digital/media communication or research methods.

About the Department

The Department of Communication, Performing Arts, & Foreign Languages at Dalton State College offers a dynamic environment where faculty and students explore the power of communication to inform, persuade, and connect. Faculty in the department are committed to experiential learning through student media, internships, and campus-wide communication initiatives and to fostering the skills that prepare students for careers in business, media, education, and public service.

Exceptional Facilities for Teaching and Practice

The School of Arts and Sciences offers modern facilities and strong institutional support for teaching, creative activity, and applied student projects. Faculty and students in Communication benefit from:

• Access to media and recording spaces for class projects and student productions
• The Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia, providing resources for storytelling, oral history, and community engagement
• Opportunities for undergraduate research, digital media creation, and public communication initiatives that connect classroom learning with real-world audiences.

Responsibilities

Major - 100%

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level.
• Academic advising and mentoring students.
• Participate in service activities in the department, college, community, and other appropriate activities related to the field of expertise.
• Engage students in undergraduate research projects.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Applicants must hold an earned masters degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Earned doctorate

Preferred Experience

• College classroom teaching experience.
• Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

• Evidence of effective teaching or potential for teaching excellence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Commitment to engaging students, accommodating a variety of learning styles, and incorporating applied and experiential learning strategies.
• Commitment to educating, mentoring, and empowering students, particularly those who are first-generation college students, to achieve academic and personal success.
• Dedication to supporting the vision, mission, and values of Dalton State College.