Professor and Chair
I’m on campus a lot and am happy to meet with you. Please email me to schedule an appointment: jonesri@marshall.edu
Website: https://richardgjonesjrphd.com
About
Richard G. Jones, Jr. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Marshall University. Dr. Jones came to Marshall University in 2023 after 13 years as a faculty member at Eastern Illinois University where he was promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor to Professor, served as the Basic Course Director for 10 years, coordinated the online degree completion program, and supervised the dual credit speech programs.
Dr. Jones was a first-generation college student and is committed to supporting and mentoring students through the challenges that they experience as they navigate the world of higher education.
Dr. Jones is an award-winning teacher who has won teaching awards as a graduate teaching assistant, tenure-track faculty member, and tenured professor. He was nominated twice to the U.S. Professors of the Year program associated with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Dr. Jones is also an award-winning textbook author. In 2019, Dr. Jones’s book Communication in the Real World (2nd edition) was honored with the Textbook of Distinction Award by the Basic Course Division of the National Communication Association.
Communication in the Real World was published in the 3rd Edition in 2023 by Flat World. The 3rd Edition is a substantial revision that adds hundreds of new citations from recent research and 90 engaging videos chosen to supplement the content.
Dr. Jones is an engaged scholar. He currently serves on the editorial boards for Journal of International & Intercultural Communication and Communication Teacher. He has published several academic journal articles and book chapters.
Education
Ph.D. in Human Communication, University of Denver, 2009
M.A. in Communication Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro
B.A. in Speech Communication, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Scholarly Interests
Culture and Communication, Communication Pedagogy, Interpersonal Communication, Intergenerational Communication, Qualitative Research Methodologies
Courses Taught
Communication in Relationships – CMM 213
Professional Presentations – CMM 302
Communication Consulting Strategies – CMM 602
Interpersonal Communication – CMM 673
Awards and Honors
“Textbook of Distinction Award.” Awarded by the Basic Course Division of the National Communication Association for Communication in the real world (2nd ed.) in November 2019.
“Achievement and Contribution Award.” In recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions in the areas of teaching, research, and service during the 2014-2015 academic year. Awarded by Eastern Illinois University, Fall 2017
Faculty Laureate (for commitment to general education), EIU, 2016-2017
“Achievement and Contribution Award.” In recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions in the areas of teaching, research, and service during the 2014-2015 academic year. Awarded by Eastern Illinois University, Fall 2015
“Jerry Mathis Outstanding Young Teacher Award.” Awarded by the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association, Naperville, IL, September 2012
“Achievement and Contribution Award.” In recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions in the areas of teaching, research, and service during the 2010-2011 academic year. Awarded by Eastern Illinois University, Fall 2011
“Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award” in recognition of distinguished contributions to the communication classroom. Awarded by the Rocky Mountain Communication Association, 2007- 2008
Published Textbooks
Jones, R. G., Jr. (2023). Communication in the real world (3rd ed.). Flat World. See more information here.
Jones, R. G., Jr. (2020). Our communication, our world: An introduction to communication studies. Flat World. See more information here.