Communication Faculty

POSITION SUMMARY: The Communication Studies Department invites applications for a faculty position teaching undergraduate communication courses from a Christian worldview. Teaching responsibilities might include Fundamentals of Speech, Oral Communication for the Profession and Public Speaking. Faculty may also engage in advising, curriculum development, mentoring student-led organizations, and departmental or divisional services such as directing in theatrical productions or participating in a student-run communication agency.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Master’s degree (MA) in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, including effective classroom instruction and interpersonal engagement with students
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience in communication, with evidence of effective instructional practices
• Ability to integrate a Christian worldview into communication instruction consistent with the mission, creed, and philosophy of teaching of Bob Jones University
• Commitment to student mentoring, advising, and relational teaching that recognizes students as image-bearers of God
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administration in curriculum development, assessment, and departmental initiatives
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in communication pedagogy and disciplinary trends

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide effective instruction in assigned undergraduate courses, including course preparation, assessment, grading, and maintenance of course syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with university requirements
• Maintain a current faculty portfolio demonstrating teaching effectiveness, professional development, and service
• Serve as a student advisor, as assigned
• Participate in departmental and divisional activities, including curriculum development, assessment, committee service, and advising core or co-curricular organizations
• Engage in ongoing professional development and monitor communication research and trends to inform course and program improvement
• Participate in university service activities and attend required institutional events, including chapel, faculty/staff meetings, etc.
• Answers questions concerning mission and creed of BJU to constituents, students, or those inquiring about BJU
• Support experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities, which may include directing in Classic Players productions or contributing to a student-run agency

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php ) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., ( https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php ). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.