Jacob Ford

Professional Summary

Jacob Ford’s educational journey began with an undergraduate degree from Baylor, followed by a master’s in organizational communication from the same institution. Ford then pursued his doctoral degree at The University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on organizational identification and communication. Before returning to Baylor as a lecturer, Ford gained valuable experience as a high school teacher in Waco. He is committed to continuing his research and publishing in his field, contributing to the academic community at Baylor and beyond. Ford has been recognized with the Active Learning Lab Fellowship from the Academy for Teaching and Learning in April 2021 and was part of the Top Paper Panel at the National Communication Association in November 2019. He is an active member of the International Communication Association since May 2022 and has been a member of the National Communication Association since August 2011.

Education

• B.A., Baylor University, Journalism & Classics, 2005
• M.A., Baylor University, Organizational Communication, 2011
• Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, Organizational Communication and Technology, 2016

Courses

• CSS 3304 Small Group Communication
• CSS 4302 Communication Training and Development
• CSS 4303 Leadership and Communication

Research Interests

My research interests are primarily situated at the intersection of work, communication, and career. I am interested in how communication influences different types of work (i.e., volunteer, stigmatized work, entrepreneurial work) and also I want learn more about  consequences of these various types of work on one’s career mobility. I am interested in discovering the ways in which communication might aid individuals who are moving in and out of different jobs, careers, organizations, and geographic regions.