Dr. Jay Self
Chair, English Department, Professor of Communication
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment.
Personal Pronouns:
he/him
BA in Communication - Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman)
MS in Communication in Human Relations - Texas Christian University
PhD in Communication Studies - University of Kansas
Dr. Self teaches courses in rhetorical theory and political communication. His research interests lie at the intersection of rhetoric, politics, and satire. He has published research on The Daily Show and presidential debate negotiation. Currently, he is the faculty advisor to ΛΠΗ, the national communication honor society, and UpChuckles, Truman's stand-up comedy collective.