Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication

Position Summary:

The Department of Communication at Rollins College, an ACS approved program in a comprehensive liberal arts college, seeks a two-year visiting assistant professor to start August 2026 who can build upon existing curricular strengths of the department. Departmental faculty teach a range of general education courses and are involved in community engagement, social innovation, justice and equity, and environmental sustainability initiatives at the College. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated ability to teach general courses in communication (e.g., Introduction to Communication, Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, and Research Methods), as well as advanced level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate may also teach other 200-level courses in their specialty area, which may include COM 240 Intercultural Communication, COM 220 Interpersonal Communication, among others. The teaching load is eight courses annually with the possibility of summer teaching, if desired.

A Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline is required. ABD candidates with an expected completion date by August 2026 will be considered. A record of outstanding teaching and a commitment to undergraduate education are required. We are interested in candidates who teach using innovative approaches, incorporate a global perspective, and emphasize access and diversity in the classroom.

The Department of Communication offers a major/minor in Communication Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and a major/minor in Communication Studies in the Hamilton Holt School, the evening program for non-traditional students. For additional information, please visit the Department of Communication website: http://www.rollins.edu/communication.

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of 'America's Best Colleges,' released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline required.
  • ABD candidates with an expected completion date by August 2026 will be considered.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:

1. Letter of interest: Rollins strives to create an environment where all students can thrive. In your letter, discuss how you can contribute to this commitment through your teaching, scholarship, service (at the college, community, and professional levels), and presence on campus. Include examples of ways you have already addressed this commitment in your previous and current experience or would like to in the future.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching portfolio: Includes a statement of teaching philosophy that reflects on course evaluations (summary of quantitative and qualitative feedback), how feedback informs current teaching practice, sample syllabi, and examples of assignments.
4. Provide three reference names and email addresses
   
   

Please direct any questions to:
Dr. Josh Hammonds, PhD
Chair and Associate Professor of Communication
jhammonds@rollins.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:



Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu' href='https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6903119&targetURL=mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu' target='_blank'>humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
Employment Eligibility:

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

9


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