Department:
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
Full Time, Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition number: 202500040F
Usual duties:
The Business Administration and Entrepreneurship Department at Sam Houston State University invites applicants with credentials in Business Communication for an Assistant Professor rank, tenure-track position to begin in August 2025.
Responsibilities include teaching courses in business communication (3 courses each fall semester and 3 courses each spring semester), carrying out an active research agenda, and engaging in university, department, and professional service.
Degree Requirements:
An earned Doctorate in professional communication, business communication, corporate communication, organizational communication, technical communication, or a related area is required.ABDcandidates will be considered; full completion of the degree is required prior to the start date of the appointment.
Experience Requirements:
Candidates should have applied experience in the field of Business and/or appropriate experience teaching business communication, professional communication, or corporate communication. Qualification underAACSBstandards and the ability to maintain that qualification is expected.
Other Requirements for the Position:
Candidates with demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and a strong process-oriented teaching philosophy related to writing, presenting, and other communication skills are strongly preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated scholarly activity commensurate with experience. Preferred candidates will be able to teach courses in the following areas: business writing and presentations, visual communication, intercultural communication, generative AI.
Relevant industry experience and research in emerging areas is desirable and highly valued. Expertise engaging students in face-to-face, blended/hybrid, and online formats is strongly preferred.
Special Instructions Summary: Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
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