Professor of Communication Jobs
Professor of Communication jobs covering specializations such as rhetoric, media studies, and organizational communication are open across colleges, universities, and community colleges, from visiting instructor to full professor and department chair. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 171+ Professor of Communication jobs
The Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, supervises graduate and undergraduate student clinicians working with clients and provides service to the department. Additional responsibilities may include teaching graduate and undergraduate-level practicum courses, depending on departmental needs.
This is a full-time, 12-month, clinical faculty position with fall, spring, and summer responsibilities.
Reports to: Department Chair
Position Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000. This is the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget.
Responsibilities
- Supervises graduate and undergraduate student clinicians working with clients.
- Writes letters of recommendation for students applying for graduate school, as requested by students.
- Attends department meetings and retreats and/or reviews minutes.
- Assumes additional responsibilities, as determined by the needs of the Elmhurst University Speech Language Hearing Clinic (SLHC) and Department, as negotiated with the Clinic Director (e.g., attending open houses, participating in the admission committee).
- Remains a certified ASHA member in good standing.
- Maintains Illinois State licensure.
- Completes CEU requirements as required for ASHA certification and IL licensure.
- Completes ASHA clinical supervision requirement (2 hours minimum in supervision).
- Demonstrates Clinic Essential Functions.
- Knows and abides by the policies and procedures currently in existence in the SLHC.
Other Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University.
- Performs other faculty-related duties consistent with the department and University's mission and needs as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s (or Doctoral) Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Illinois state licensure.
- At least four years of full-time clinical experience, with previous experience supervising graduate students preferred.
- Ability to work well with students and as a team member with department members.
- Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills and professional writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- High degree of flexibility.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The essential functions of this position are primarily performed in an indoor setting with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is often sedentary in nature and requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods. Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills. Work may require occasional lifting, bending, carrying, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Benefits
An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here.
Professor of Communication Jobs by Experience Level
See All 171+ Professor of Communication Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsProfessor of Communication Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education27
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor of communication jobs.
- PhD in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed communication journals
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate communication courses
- Ability to develop and teach courses in a specified subfield such as media studies or rhetoric
- Experience advising undergraduate and graduate student research projects
- Proficiency with learning management systems and online course delivery platforms
Tips for Your Professor of Communication Job Search
Tailor your CV to each institution
Highlight teaching areas, graduate courses taught, and research methods that match the department's stated focus. A research-intensive university values publication output differently than a teaching-focused liberal arts college, so lead with what that school prioritizes.
Build a teaching portfolio before applying
Most professor of communication searches require a teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, and student evaluations. Prepare these before the application season opens so you're not drafting them under deadline pressure when multiple postings go live.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of communication openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read beyond the job title carefully
Many postings list a broad title but specify a subfield in the body, such as health communication, intercultural communication, or media production. Confirm your research and teaching profile aligns with those specifics before you invest time in a full application packet.
Prepare a job talk on current research
Campus interviews for tenure-track roles almost always include a job talk. Present work in progress, not a published paper recap. Committees want to see where your research is heading and how it connects to courses the department needs filled.
Negotiate startup funds and course releases
Once you receive an offer, ask about research startup funds, travel support, and course releases in your first year. These are standard negotiating points at most institutions and rarely reduce goodwill, yet they can materially affect your ability to complete early-career research.
Professor of Communication Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of communications?
The companies hiring the most professor of communications right now include University of Alabama, Lipscomb University, and University of Houston, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across public research universities, private liberal arts colleges, and community colleges nationwide.
How many professor of communication jobs are remote?
About 20% of professor of communication openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully online positions concentrated in instructional roles at schools with established distance education programs. Tenure-track and full-time faculty positions at traditional campuses remain predominantly in-person, though some institutions offer hybrid arrangements for experienced faculty.
How do you become a professor of communication?
You typically earn a PhD in Communication or a closely related field, complete graduate teaching assistantships to build classroom experience, publish peer-reviewed research, and present at academic conferences to establish a scholarly profile. After graduating, most candidates apply to tenure-track postings during the fall academic hiring cycle, often after completing a postdoctoral fellowship or visiting faculty position to strengthen their application.
How do you get hired as a professor of communication with little experience?
Candidates with limited full-time experience can build a competitive profile through graduate teaching assistantships, adjunct or visiting lecturer roles, and guest lectures that generate student evaluations. Focusing your research on an underserved subfield within communication studies increases your visibility in specialized searches, and presenting at regional communication conferences helps establish scholarly credibility before your first tenure-track application cycle.
What does the professor of communication interview process look like?
Most tenure-track searches begin with a screening interview, often conducted by a committee, where candidates discuss research agenda, teaching philosophy, and fit with departmental needs. Finalists are invited for a campus visit that typically includes a job talk presenting original research, one or more guest lectures or teaching demonstrations, meetings with faculty and graduate students, and a conversation with the dean or provost before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to professor of communication jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of communication jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and other institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your research focus and teaching background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
See All 171+ Professor of Communication Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs