Lecturer in Communication Studies

Position Title:

Lecturer in Communication Studies

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Communication Studies program in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for an in-person term faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to teach one section of Communications Studies 3130 for fall 2026 semester.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Communications Studies or closely related area

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of excellence in teaching Communication Studies courses at the university level

PhD in Communication Studies or closely related area

Department/Program & College Description:

Communication Studies at Iowa State University is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers an undergraduate major and minor. Consistent with the university’s land-grant mission, the program is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and the advancement of the understanding of human communication through teaching, practice, and research. In keeping with the land grant mission of Iowa State University, faculty share their expertise in the classroom, throughout the university, and with the broader community.

Faculty value collegiality and evidence-based teaching practices, and Iowa State supports a collaborative and student-centered teaching environment with strong instructional resources and professional development opportunities.

Department Unit/Website:

https://comst.las.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

August 7, 2026

Posting Close Date:

August 10, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19732

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

 

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.