Position Information
Job Title: Tenure-track Faculty in Professional Communication
Location: Minot
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Be Seen, Be Heard, Be You at Minot State University! Founded in 1913, as a Normal School, we remain true to our tradition of applied teaching and learning delivered by an outstanding community of faculty and staff. Minot State is a public university serving a diverse student body of about 2800 students, both regional and international, with over 55 degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Position Information
Minot State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Professional Communication to begin Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The successful candidate's rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) will be determined at the time of appointment based on previous experience and professional achievement.
The professional communication program includes three areas of specialization: strategic communication, media production, and sports media. The applicant must have expertise and teach in at least one of these areas as well as teach general communication courses. The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester (fall and spring).
Area of research and scholarly specialization is open. Candidates are expected to maintain an active scholarly and research agenda and demonstrate commitment to service in the program and the university. This position includes advising of majors and minors in Professional Communication and providing guidance on academic choices, internships, and capstone projects.
The Professional Communication program at Minot State is housed in the newly renovated and modernized Hartnett Hall which includes state-of-the-art equipment, a podcast suite, computer lab, campus radio station, student newspaper, and the KMSU television studio.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold at least a master's degree in Communication for consideration. Either an earned PhD in Communication or a terminal degree such as an MFA (in a related field) is preferred. Previous teaching in higher education expected. Priority will be given to applicants with evidence of (1) an active program of research, (2) high-quality teaching, and (3) a strong foundation in Communication Studies with relevant supporting areas.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minot State University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family health insurance, TIAA retirement plan, tuition waiver benefits, and more. Explore MSU Benefits.
Application Documents
Applications must include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three professional preferences. Click here to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For ND Relay Services: Click here.
Questions/Contact
If you have questions about the position, program, or Minot State University, please contact:
Neil Roberts, Search Committee Chairperson, Professional Communication
neil.roberts@minotstateu.edu
Dr. Sophia Rammell, Chairperson, Department of Fine and Performing Arts charlotte.rammell@minotstateu.edu
Screening
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veterans status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Confidentiality of Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related t the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Veterans Preference:
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.
Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy ad Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the Universitys policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well at three years worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.