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Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for this position, please submit:

+ A current CV

+ A cover letter that addresses graduate student mentorship

+ A statement on research philosophy

+ The names and contact information of three references

Please contact search chair Dr. Lindsey Maxwell at [email protected] with additional questions. Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2025.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position as Associate or Full Professor of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Media and Communication to begin fall 2026. Those with established track records of research and teaching in crisis and/or health communication are particularly welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will possess a record of research and teaching that meets school and university standards for associate or full professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to graduate education, including chairing and serving on dissertation and thesis committees. The candidate will teach three courses each semester, have a vibrant research agenda, and serve as an academic adviser as well as perform other school or university service as needed. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their areas of expertise, as well as influence the current curriculum.

About the School of Media & Communication

The School of Media & Communication is a vibrant intellectual community of 22 full-time faculty members on both the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses and over 375 undergraduate and graduate students. Academic programs include undergraduate majors in Communication Studies, Digital Journalism, Media and Entertainment Arts and Strategic Communication, as well as communication degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. The School also has a significant presence on campus, housing the Student Media Center, the USM Speaking Center, a nationally competitive speech and debate team, and a variety of other student organizations. The School is fully accredited by the ACEJMC.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Teach undergraduate courses in Communication Studies

+ Teach graduate courses at the master’s and doctoral levels

+ Build and maintain an active, nationally recognized research agenda

+ Engage in student recruitment and advisement

+ Contribute to the mission of the school, college, university, and wider community through campus and professional service

+ Seek external and campus funding when needed and appropriate

+ Other duties as assigned