36 assistant professor communication jobs found

Assistant Professor English, Tenure Track (2 positions available) Department: English Location: Grand Rapids, MI GRCC is seeking faculty who possess an interest in working with diverse student populations from a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin and ability; engage in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large. Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work, as well as associated with the School ofLiberal Arts and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, faculty are expected to demonstrate outstanding communication skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles, and work efficiently to meet deadlines. In an environment where innovation is...

Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems, Tenure Track Department: Computer Information Systems Location: Grand Rapids, MI The College is seeking candidates to teach courses in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and related computing programs. Candidates should possess an interest in serving and retaining students from a broad range of ages, cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek applicants who are also committed to closing equity gaps; engaged in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large. Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work, as well as associated with the School of Science, Technology,...

Assistant Professor Biological Sciences, Tenure Track Department: Biological Science Location: Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids Community College is seeking candidates to teach courses within the discipline of the Biological Sciences. Candidates should possess an interest in serving and retaining students from a broad range of ages, cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek applicants who are also committed to closing equity gaps; engaged in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large. Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work, as well as associated with the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the...

Adjunct Faculty- Head Men's Soccer Coach Department: Athletics Location: Grand Rapids, MI Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Men's Soccer Coach is responsible for all phases of the Men's soccer program in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) rules and philosophies. In conjunction with and approval from the Director of Athletics, the head coach will provide program direction and vision, establish Student-Athlete recruitment strategies and goals, oversee and supervise assistant and volunteer coaches, assist with Student-Athlete academic success, create competition strategies and practice plans, deliver coaching direction to student athletes, coordinate with sports information and training staffs, assure proper oversight of practices and games and assure full education of and compliance with NJCAA and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Regulations. Requisition ID: 1065 Employee Group : Adjunct Faculty -*Please...

Physical Education (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor) Posting Number: F-1012 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: Department of Physical Education and Sport Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 10 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The CMU Health and Physical Education ( HPE ) program in the Department of Physical Education and Sport ( PES ) is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of assistant/associate professor effective August 2026. Tenure-track faculty generally teach nine (9) credit hours per semester while also engaging in service to the department, college, university. Faculty are also required to engage in scholarly activity that results in successful publications in their field of expertise. This...

Health Administration/Graduate Program Director (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor) Posting Number: F-1009 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: School of Health Sciences Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - 12 month Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: Position End Date: Position Summary: The Health Administration Division within the School of Health Sciences of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) seeks to hire a Health Administration faculty member who will also serve an initial appointment as the Graduate Program Director. This is a twelve-month (12), tenure-eligible position with a desired start date of May 2026, or as negotiated. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Doctor of Health Administration ( DHA ) and Master of...

DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Position Number: S-3773 Position Summary: Provides visionary, collaborative, and coordinated leadership for creating and implementing multi-modality instructional, learning design, and pedagogical practices that maximize student learning across the curriculum. Cultivates partnerships with CMU instructors, regardless of their unit, instructional setting, or mode of course delivery to enhance the institution’s culture of teaching and learning. Collaborates with other university constituents to align resources to ensure a high-quality learning environment and related support strategies. Manages and reports on data relevant to instructional development. Reports to the Executive Director/Curriculum and Instructional Support. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution in an Education related discipline (e.g. Higher Education, Education Leadership, Educational Technology, Instructional...

LEARNING MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER Position Number: S-3771 Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for: (1) developing multimedia learning objects used across teaching modalities. This includes creating multimedia elements integrated into the delivery of course materials by working closely with faculty and staff to model multimedia design and delivery that advance the academic mission and meet the needs of instructors and students. In addition, this position works with Curriculum & Instructional Support ( CIS ) and other CMU constituents to create multimedia material to support and promote curricular and instructional initiatives; (2) supports and maintains faculty recording facilities within CIS , supports the application of specialized media production equipment in recorded, virtual, and streaming environments, and assists faculty with technical problems in developing and/or revising content; and (3) serves as the lead documentation developer for the...

Assistant Professor, Manufacturing, Tenure Track Department: Manufacturing Location: Grand Rapids, MI GRCC's Manufacturing Department is seeking a dynamic expert to teach machine tool courses from manual machining to CNC programming, and other manufacturing-based courses as needed. Requisition ID: 1028 Employee Group: Faculty Association Schedule: 32 Weeks (Fall and Winter Semesters) Start Date: Fall 2026 Compensation: Bachelor's Degree $62,155 - $69,054 or Master's Degree $67,130, - $74,581. Final offers will be based on full-time college-level teaching and/or industry experience. Benefits: Full Time Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Business and Industry Posting Opens: 12/05/2025 Posting Closes: 01/16/2026 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Teach classes assigned in the Manufacturing Department. Serve as a content expert in CNC programming Work with tenured faculty and assigned mentor to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within...

PROJECT ADVISOR / UPWARD BOUND (2 POSITIONS) Position Number: S-3765 Position Summary: This position is located in Detroit, Michigan and serves students within a Detroit Public Schools Community District High School and Charter Schools. The Project Advisor position is a federally-funded TRIO program providing opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The Project Advisor assists in planning, implementing and administering the goals and objectives of the TRIO Upward Bound program. This job requires a level of independence to respond to requests from the Project Director, university personnel, school administrators, community partners, students, and parents within defined grant regulations, guidelines, and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution. Experience working with educational...

Counseling Center - Counselor Posting Number: F-1011 College/Unit: Student Affairs / Residence Life Home Department: Counseling Center Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 01/08/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Central Michigan University Counseling Center has a full time, 9 month, mental health counseling position available. This position is aimed at furthering the emotional health and well-being of CMU students. This is a non-teaching, fixed term faculty position. The Counseling Center provides free and confidential, short term counseling services to currently enrolled CMU students dealing with personal issues that may negatively impact their academic success, interpersonal relationships, health, or well-being. Services are provided in person and via tele-mental health and offered in a...

Nuclear Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow Posting Number: F-1010 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Physics Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 12 month Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Begin Date: 01/06/2026 Position End Date: 07/05/2026 Position Summary: The Nuclear Physics and Fundamental Symmetries group in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position with expertise in experimental nuclear physics, beginning after January 1, 2026. The CMU group performs research in low-energy nuclear physics to address questions in nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and reactions, and in fundamental symmetries. The group leads experimental research programs at various particle accelerator laboratories, focusing on unstable beam experiments at the nearby...

DEAN/COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Position Number: S-3769 Position Summary: The Dean of the College of Medicine serves as the chief academic and operating officer for all Central Michigan University ( CMU ) College of Medicine (College) affairs and the CMU Health-Mount Pleasant campus clinics. The Dean is responsible for the executive administration of the College, and provides visionary leadership in the development of strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. The Dean leads the College in external affairs including affiliated hospitals, foundations and cultivating relationships with donors. The Dean, in coordination with their senior leaders, promotes the research mission of the College, including expanding and diversifying the research portfolio and enhancing community relationships. The Dean is responsible for developing and approving the College budget, monitoring its financial performance and ensuring its short- and...

DIRECTOR / ISABELLA BANK INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP Position Number: S-3767 Position Summary: Provides strategic direction and leadership to the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship ( IBIE ) and develops processes and measures of the organization’s performance. This position also promotes a culture of entrepreneurship for students, preparing students to be both job seekers and job creators. Additionally, the director collaborates with industry and community partners on economic development and innovation in the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and builds relationships with colleges and programs on campus. The director also develops and implements experiential learning opportunities for students through activities and programming, including the New Venture Competition ( NVC ) and raises the profile of the Institute within the state of Michigan and beyond. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field. Five years of experience...

Oakland University Vice Provost or Associate Vice President of Global and Digital Learning   Oakland University , a public R2 doctoral institution with a medical school, located in the northern suburbs of Metro Detroit, Michigan invites inquiries, nominations, and applications as it searches for a new leader in the Provost's Office: Vice Provost/Associate Vice President of Global and Digital Learning. The University seeks a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as Vice Provost/Associate Vice President of Global and Digital Learning. This new senior role will drive growth in enrollment, international partnerships, and online learning by developing creative approaches beyond traditional models. The VP/AVP will coordinate efforts across campus to strengthen global engagement and digital education, providing clear leadership, advocacy, and accountability. The ideal candidate will be a bridge-builder who can transform ideas into action, positioning...

Environmental Engineering (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1004 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: School of Engineering and Technology Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The School of Engineering and Technology at Central Michigan University invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position to support the environmental engineering program. The start date for this position is August 2026. We seek a colleague with expertise in any aspect of environmental engineering, but preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in one of the following areas: Environmental remediation Solid and hazardous waste engineering Molecular tools for environmental engineering Air...

Social Studies Education (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1005 College/Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Home Department: Department of History, World Languages, and Cultures Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of History, World Languages, and Cultures at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in secondary social studies education beginning August 2026. As a member of the regular faculty, duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to teaching, research, and service. Instructional duties include teaching social studies education methods courses as well as advising students in the program. Additionally, this position...

Fashion Studies, Outreach & Engagement (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-0997 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Department of Fashion, Interior Design, and Merchandising Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of Fashion, Interior Design, and Merchandising at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Fashion Studies, Outreach & Engagement (a 9-month appointment beginning August 24, 2026). We seek a forward-thinking colleague whose teaching and scholarship focus on the historical foundations and contemporary issues in fashion, culture, and society. The successful candidate will create innovative learning experiences that connect...

Interior Design (Tenure-Track, Open Rank) Posting Number: F-1001 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Department of Fashion, Interior Design, and Merchandising Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Central Michigan University College of Education & Human Services is seeking to hire a highly qualified full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty in the dual-accredited undergraduate Interior Design program, with an anticipated start date of August 24, 2026. The position will require teaching undergraduate courses in interior design with expertise in one of the following specialty areas: Industry-standard software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite). Design Processes, involving both...

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Job Summary The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks an innovative and energetic Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to join our Institutional Advancement team. The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement will work closely with the Director of Alumni Engagement to support the department's vision, programming and initiatives. This staff member will support volunteer management and collaborate across Institutional Advancement to champion alumni-driven initiatives and outreach, and improve the connection our alumni have with UM-Dearborn. The successful candidate will develop and execute programs to engage alumni both regionally and by corporate affiliation, manage alumni affiliate groups and lead...