Employment
The Landmark College Professional Studies Department has an open position for a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of communication, media studies, and business faculty. This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in communication, and it comes with the opportunity to develop new courses and programming based on experience, interests, and program need. The Professional Studies Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Entrepreneurship and an Associate of Arts in Business.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and actively engage in departmental and college-wide initiatives. Teaching experience is essential, with preference given to those holding a terminal degree in communication or a related field; however, candidates with a master's degree and a proven teaching record will also be considered. Experience in supporting neurodiverse learners and an understanding of specific learning disabilities are highly desirable, as is a background in college-level instruction.
Landmark College is an entrepreneurial accredited college for neurodivergent students who have learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and/or executive function challenges). We are proud to be an inclusive space for students to gain a postsecondary education in the liberal arts, sciences, and applied fields. Located within the broader tri-state cultural region of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Northwest Massachusetts, our beautiful southern Vermont campus is also within easy driving distance to several major cities like Boston and New York. If you aspire to teach in your field white making a difference in the lives of neurodivergent learners, Landmark may be the right place for you.
Qualifications:
A terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D., Ed.D.) or commensurate experience is required. Teaching experience at the college level and familiarity with neurodiversity are also desirable.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to: Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please. Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with the Landmark College mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion.