Simmons University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Strategic Communications (NTT)
Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Strategic Communications (NTT) 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 in Communications, to begin in January 2026. We seek a dynamic educator with a strong foundation in the professional practice of strategic communication, public relations, and integrated marketing communications, with a focus on advocacy and social change and intersectional/transnational perspectives. Candidates whose background intersects with global, environmental, political, or health communications are strongly encouraged to apply. Primary Responsibilities
Teach seven on-the-ground undergraduate and synchronous online graduate courses each year. Participate in course design and ongoing curriculum development in consultation with faculty and program leadership. Participate in ongoing departmental curricular planning and program review. Serve the department, school, and university through committee work and student engagement efforts. Serve as a major advisor for students, tracking course plans and progress toward the degree. Engagement in the communications profession. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Communications or related discipline; MA/MFA with relevant industry experience. Demonstrated record of excellence in university teaching. Commitment to collaboration across the department, school, and university. Prior experience and continued engagement in the professional practice of strategic communications. Application Instructions
Apply online at Jobs.simmons.edu. Submit letter(s) describing your interest in the position and your teaching experience and philosophy; a research/writing sample; and a CV. Names of references will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Questions: ifilldean@simmons.edu. Upload all applicable materials (resume/cv, cover letter, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 of the application. 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. About Simmons
Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, Simmons continues to grow and evolve and offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. About The School
The Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses The Communications Department, which provides paths of study in Journalism, Design, Integrated Media, Public Relations, and Marketing. The department emphasizes critical inquiry, interdisciplinary frameworks, and audience analysis, preparing students for professional and civic pursuits. About Communications
The Communications Department focuses on developing visual, written, spoken, and multimodal communication skills, alongside responsibility, strategy, and adaptation to guide students toward civic engagement and growth in the communications professions and future scholarship.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Strategic Communications (NTT) 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 in Communications, to begin in January 2026. We seek a dynamic educator with a strong foundation in the professional practice of strategic communication, public relations, and integrated marketing communications, with a focus on advocacy and social change and intersectional/transnational perspectives. Candidates whose background intersects with global, environmental, political, or health communications are strongly encouraged to apply. Primary Responsibilities
Teach seven on-the-ground undergraduate and synchronous online graduate courses each year. Participate in course design and ongoing curriculum development in consultation with faculty and program leadership. Participate in ongoing departmental curricular planning and program review. Serve the department, school, and university through committee work and student engagement efforts. Serve as a major advisor for students, tracking course plans and progress toward the degree. Engagement in the communications profession. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Communications or related discipline; MA/MFA with relevant industry experience. Demonstrated record of excellence in university teaching. Commitment to collaboration across the department, school, and university. Prior experience and continued engagement in the professional practice of strategic communications. Application Instructions
Apply online at Jobs.simmons.edu. Submit letter(s) describing your interest in the position and your teaching experience and philosophy; a research/writing sample; and a CV. Names of references will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Questions: ifilldean@simmons.edu. Upload all applicable materials (resume/cv, cover letter, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 of the application. 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. About Simmons
Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, Simmons continues to grow and evolve and offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. About The School
The Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses The Communications Department, which provides paths of study in Journalism, Design, Integrated Media, Public Relations, and Marketing. The department emphasizes critical inquiry, interdisciplinary frameworks, and audience analysis, preparing students for professional and civic pursuits. About Communications
The Communications Department focuses on developing visual, written, spoken, and multimodal communication skills, alongside responsibility, strategy, and adaptation to guide students toward civic engagement and growth in the communications professions and future scholarship.
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