Professor of Communications

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across communication disciplines, including media, digital communication, public relations, and marketing communication.
• Contribute to the development, assessment, and refinement of the Bachelor of Science in Communication curriculum.
• Integrate theoretical foundations with applied learning experiences to prepare students for professional careers.
• Mentor and advise students academically and professionally within a Christian learning community.
• Incorporate faith-learning integration by teaching grounded in a biblical worldview.
• Participate in divisional and university service, including faculty meetings, committees, and campus events.
• Support experiential learning opportunities such as internships, student media projects, or community partnerships.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in communication, media, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 18 graduate-level credit hours in communication or a related field combined with relevant industry experience.
• Vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion.
• Active involvement in an evangelical church (preferably Southern Baptist).
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Professional or industry experience in digital communication, media production, or digital marketing.

About the Company

Hannibal-LaGrange University is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through relevant education anchored in a Biblical worldview. Located in Hannibal, Missouri, the university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for professional success and spiritual growth.