The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one non-tenure Instructional Track Faculty Position in Business Communication at the level of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, or Full Professor of Instruction or Practice, starting August 20, 2025. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Position is 100% time (teaching 8 classes/year) and include a 1-7 year contract with benefits. Appointments are renewable and contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. For more information about the Instructional Faculty policy, refer to the Operations Manual, III 10.11. Explore our recruiting website at tippie.uiowa.edu.

In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to participate in committee service and curriculum development.  Faculty receive grading support based on enrollments.

The business communication faculty group at the Tippie College of Business collaborates to deliver a dynamic and engaging set of courses to undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral-level students.  In partnership with the Judith R. Frank Business Communication Center and with administrative support from the Department of Accounting, Tippie business communication faculty receive grading support and development funds.  Tippie's business communication courses deliver critical instruction for communication skill development including writing, presenting, visual communication, storytelling in business, and effective use of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career and Build a Life” in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. 

The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. At the UI, we achieve excellence through access, opportunity, and diversity. To learn more about the University of Iowa’s commitment to these areas visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.

Applicants should submit: 

1. Cover letter 


2. Curriculum vita 


3. Statement of Teaching Interests 


4. A list of three professional references. Recommendation letters will be requested for finalists.

Optional materials include: official course evaluations, and/or samples of communication work (either instructional or business-related).

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.     

Inquiries

Direct general questions about the position to Professor Carl Follmer (carl-follmer@uiowa.edu); Search Committee Chair, and questions about the application procedure to Katie Voss, Senior HR Director, Tippie-facultyaffairs@uiowa.edu.

Important Information

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu .  

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Master’s degree in business communication, professional communication, or related technical communications field,

Or Master’s degree or Ph.D. in English/Communications or a related field,

Or Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of significant professional communications responsibility, with some experience at the management level.  

• 2 years of demonstrated excellence in teaching business communication or a related communications discipline (including English, composition, rhetoric, or general communications) or equivalent professional experience. 


• Experience teaching or training using technology such as Zoom or Teams, including online instruction.  


• Demonstrated business knowledge including an understanding of current business communication practices and applications.  

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching business communication. 


• PhD in business communication, professional communication, or related technical communication field.  


• Experience with generative AI in a communications setting 


• Experience with Canvas or similar course-management system. 


• Demonstrated expertise in delivering an accessible course. 


• Demonstrated excellence in communication course material design and/or assessment design. 


• Two or more years of professional work experience in a communications-intensive role. 

The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.