Assistant Professor of Communication

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for fifteenth consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for eleven consecutive years, Dean serves more than 1,000 full-time students and offers over 50 academic programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin rail station is only a five-minute walk from campus.

Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus and Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?

The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academic support networks and community overlap, interweave, and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything.

Job Description:

Dean College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication, a 10-month, annually renewable, interdisciplinary full-time faculty position. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is looking for an accomplished educator with experience teaching our core required oral communication courses. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of interpersonal communication, group communication and/or public communication, but welcome candidates from a wide range of communication backgrounds.

We seek an accomplished educator with experience teaching communication theory and practice. This faculty member's primary role will be to teach the required core/general ed courses, Communication Fundamentals (SPC 101) and Applied Professional Communication (COM 327) and to serve as a resource for the oral communication program. In addition, this faculty member will have a secondary affiliation with another academic program based on their academic and professional experience and will teach courses in this area as well. This faculty member will collaborate with the oral communication program coordinator and other faculty in the program and at the College to provide students with the needed background, knowledge and rich experiences that prepares them for work in various industry settings or in graduate school. This educator should be well versed in creating a classroom environment based on experiential learning and active engagement.

This is an in-person position. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants received by December 1, 2026.

Expected salary range: $69,000-$72,000 when annualized, commensurate with experience. The College also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off.

Position responsibilities include:

• Teach a 5:5 teaching load (teach 15 contact hours per semester);
• There is no faculty advising load. Students are served by a professional advising staff;
• Develop curriculum grounded in best practices and assess the results of program initiatives;
• Hold office hours as required and meet with students by appointment;
• Participate in committees as assigned, attend school and program meetings;
• Participate in recruitment activities and student orientations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• PhD in Communication, or a closely related field/discipline is required, Candidates with an ABD will be considered.
• Undergraduate teaching experience is required, particularly with first-year undergraduates.
• Commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills, the use of technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy, the ability to access the College's online resources, and a willingness to be responsive to students via digital tools, including our digital learning management system.
• The successful candidate will possess expertise in learner-centered teaching and will have the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles and at varying stages of academic readiness.
• Experience with online teaching, course management systems, digital technology, and classroom media such as smart boards is desired.

Additional Information:

Dean College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, professional development, continuation of employment, and other terms and conditions of employment. The College prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of applicable law or College policy.

Dean College is committed to maintaining a welcoming and respectful workplace and to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees.

Application Instructions:

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