Tenure Track in Communication - Professional Writing

Job Type: Full Time Faculty

Job Number: 202500752

Area: School of Arts and Humanities (HABS)

Department: Communications

Summary: The Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Professional Writing. The successful candidate will teach courses in the written side of communication - including but not limited to business writing, social media writing, freelance writing, editing, Microsoft 365 tools, technical writing, and capstone courses. Experience in book publishing processes is a plus. The candidate will also be called upon to assist the department in teaching the required core courses, advise and mentor undergraduate students, engage in scholarly research and general market writing, and provide meaningful service to the community, department, and university.

Mission and Commitment: Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together. The Professional Writing program is rooted in the understanding that every organization needs communicators who are strong writers and editors. The classes in the major are designed to give students experience in the many types of writing that they may be called upon to do in a future job. While some students come in with a desire to write and publish their own books, and while they are encouraged to hone their skills toward book publication through classes that overview the publishing world and its processes, they are also encouraged to understand that God can use their love of and skill with words to become valuable employees.

Duties and Responsibilities: Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University. Teach a four-course load per semester (total of 12 credit hours).Advise and mentor students, supporting academic, professional, and personal development. Conduct and publish scholarly research in the field of writing or communication, as well as publish articles and/or books for the general audience. Actively participate in departmental service, curriculum development, committee work, and faith integration. Serve as faculty adviser to the Taylor University Professional Writers Conference. Build and maintain strong connections with alumni, local nonprofits, and industry professionals to support internships, service-learning, article interview projects, and community partnerships. Promote student achievements, alumni success stories, and program highlights through digital and in-person engagement. Actively work with admissions for recruitment and advancement. Assist students in developing professional portfolios.

Typical Qualifications: An appropriately earned doctorate or MFA is preferred but consideration will be given to candidates in the midst of doctoral or MFA studies. Excellence in teaching and a demonstrated or emerging record of published writing. Commitment to collegiality, collaboration, service learning, and integration of faith and learning.

Supplemental Information: The Communication Department consists of six full-time faculty, and one full-time program assistant serving approximately 120 students in each of 4 majors: Professional Writing, Communication, Public Relations, and Multimedia Journalism.