Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice in Strategic Communications (NTT)

Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice in Strategic Communications (NTT)

Title : Assistant / Associate Professor of Practice in Strategic Communications (NTT)

Location : Main Campus, Boston, MA

Job ID : R11078

Job Summary

The Communications Department in the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Simmons University invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure stream contract appointment to begin in January 2026. We seek a dynamic educator with a strong foundation in strategic communication, public relations, and integrated marketing communications, and a commitment to social‑justice‑oriented advocacy and organizing.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach seven on‑ground undergraduate and synchronous online graduate courses each year.

Participate in course design and ongoing revision of curricula in consultation with faculty and program leadership.

Engage in departmental curricular planning and periodic program review.

Serve the department, school, and university through committee work and student engagement efforts.

Act as a major advisor for students, tracking their course plans and progress toward the degree.

Contribute to professional engagement in the communications field.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Communications or related discipline; MA / MFA with relevant industry experience is acceptable.

Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the university level.

Commitment to collaboration across the department, school, and university.

Prior experience and ongoing engagement in the professional practice of strategic communications.

Application Instructions

We will begin reviewing applications on August 15. Submit the following materials online at Jobs.simmons.edu in the Application Materials section :

Letter(s) describing your interest in the position and your teaching experience and philosophy.

Research or writing sample.

Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Resume / CV, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, and any other relevant documents (individual or combined PDFs).

Short‑listed candidates will be requested to provide references. Please address any questions to ifilldean@simmons.edu.

EEO and Inclusion Statement

Simmons University is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices at all levels. We encourage applications from all under‑represented groups and are devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our faculty, staff, and student body.

To apply, visit https : / / simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Simmons-Careers / job / Main-Campus Boston-MA / Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Practice-in-Strategic-Communications NTT-_R11078

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