Visiting Faculty in Communications (2025-26)
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R102617
Summary: The School of Communications at Grand Valley State University is seeking an effective teacher and communication generalist to join the faculty during the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a full-time, Visiting Faculty of Instruction position (non-tenure track). The successful candidate should have disciplinary training that aligns with one or more of the following major programs in the School: Communication Studies and/or Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media. The unit places a premium on the abilities and skills of the applicant to successfully contribute to and complement the strong teaching of the current faculty within a range of courses. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations.
Required Qualifications and Education:
• A master's degree in Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, or a closely related field is required. A candidate possessing a bachelor's degree in one of these fields plus considerable professional experience in the media industry will also be considered.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the collegiate level is required.
• Experience in or demonstrated understanding of broadcast and/or print media.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
• A Ph.D. in Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, or a closely related field, or a J.D. with experience in communication law
Responsibilities:
• Teach courses across the undergraduate communication curriculum. Potential courses include: Media History, Media Literacy, Communication Law (graduate and/or undergraduate), Media and Society, News and Society, Issues in Journalism.
• Typical teaching load is twelve credit hours (usually four courses) per semester.
Salary/Benefits: The salary is $50,000. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefitswellness/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htm.
Department/College: The School of Communications is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers major programs in Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Studies, Health Communication, and Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media. The School also offers a master's degree in communication. For details about the School of Communications, see our website at http://www.gvsu.edu/soc.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/community-resources-1056.htm. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.
How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU + curriculum vitae, (2) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (3) statement on commitment to inclusive excellence that includes a summary of ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in your teaching, (4) contact information of three professional references, and (5) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). Apply online at https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need technical assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to Richard Besel at mailto:[email protected].
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on April 30, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, thereafter.
Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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