Assistant Professor of Communication Arts – 2 Positions

Illinois College invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Communication Arts department to begin in Fall 2025.

Position 1: Primary focus on Social Media/New Media and Strategic Communication.

Position 2: Primary focus on Intercultural Communication with particular interest in intercultural communication within organizations. Strong preference will be given to candidates with expertise and/or interest in studying issues of race, ethnicity, and culture within organizations in the U.S. context.

Secondary areas of particular need for the department include the ability to teach business communication, public relations, mass communication, and health communication. For both positions, candidates should have an interest and ability to teach the department’s introductory public speaking course. While most teaching is on campus, preference for candidates who have online teaching experience and an interest in teaching in the online program. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. The department seeks candidates committed to diverse and inclusive perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and service as well as enthusiasm for working closely with students in a liberal arts setting.

Doctorate or ABD required.

Illinois College seeks candidates who have a commitment to working closely with a wide range of students. Currently, our population is approximately one-quarter students of color and 40% first-generation college students. Eagerness and ability to work with these populations is essential. Equally important is excellence in pedagogy and an openness to student-centered teaching approaches.

Founded by abolitionists, Illinois College was the first in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is student-focused, offering numerous opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research, international study-travel, and mentoring. Located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois—just 30 miles from Springfield and 70 miles from St. Louis—Illinois College has been transforming lives since 1829.

Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format:

1. Cover letter detailing their interest in the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Statement of teaching philosophy, including approaches to teaching a diverse student body.
4. Contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women.