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Northern State University

Instructor of Communication Studies

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Aberdeen, SD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$82,717 / year median in South Dakota

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Job Description

Instructor of Communication Studies Northern State University Posting Number:

F01942P DepartmentL NSU-Arts & Sciences Physical Location of Position (City):

Aberdeen Posting Text:

Position Summary:

The Department of English, Communication, and Global Languages at Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor of Communication Studies. This instructor-rank position offers the opportunity to shape the foundational communication and first-year experience of NSU students through engaged teaching and active involvement in departmental and university life. The anticipated start date is August 2027; a January 2027 start may also be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree (MA) in Communication Studies or a closely related field, conferred by the position's start date Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in introductory communication courses

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach

CMST 101

Fundamentals of Communication and FYS 101: First Year Seminar. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will serve as an active member of the department and university community by: Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential learning and other applied student experiences Advising students on communication-related career pathways Building and sustaining connections with community businesses and organizations to support student learning Supporting departmental student recruitment and retention efforts Maintaining a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus

Posting Date:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Open Until Filled First Consideration Date:

10/01/2026

Advertised Salary:

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9800441 ""> https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/49622 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement je-a53248ac00c04acc88137cc2feec338b