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Job Description
Posting Number:
20260052
FAC Number of Vacancies:
1 About Murray State Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University. About Murray State Benefits Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information. Equal Opportunity Employment Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Anticipated Start Date:
August 2026 Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities Deliver teaching excellence for 9 hours per semester in communication courses consistent with our organizational communication curriculum and serve as the Basic Course Director. Courses taught may include public speaking, interpersonal, persuasion, conflict and other courses in our curriculum. As Basic Course Director, responsibilities will include the coordination of our Introduction to Public Speaking and Introduction to Interpersonal Communication courses, including but not limited to curriculum, delivery, and coordination of instructors for the basic courses in conjunction with the department chair and faculty. Duties will also include advising students, providing service, and delivering instruction in traditional as well as alternative and online formats. Minimum Education Requirements Master's degree in Organizational Communication, Communication Studies, or a related field is required. Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements Evidence of college teaching excellence, strong classroom skills, and a strong commitment to service and student advising are required. Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications College teaching experience in mass-lecture, self-contained and alternative instructional delivery methods is preferred.
Annual Salary:
$41,296 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
