Teaching at the University level

[cookderosa]

I just want to clarify something. Assistant, associate, and full professor are part of the tenure track.
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All of these positions usually require a PhD or an equivalent doctorate even at schools that don't grant tenure.

No, this is not universal. My husband's current faculty title is at associate professor and his university does not offer tenure. Further, he was hired in with a bachelor's degree (instructor) and received this rank advancement WITHOUT his master's. Universities advance faculty based on a ton of things (university service, student service, community service, etc.). My husband did earn an MBA this year but because promotions and rank are not willy-nilly, he isn't eligible for another rank advancement yet for another 2 years. At that time he will probably advance again - next rank up is assistant. Still, the only way for him to become a full professor is with a PhD or Certified Master Chef. Many of his colleagues will tell you that teaching contracts are far better than admin contracts (which was the reverse of my experience 20 years at the CC where I had an admin contract which was better than teaching contracts) but the point is that I don't think he will EVER pursue full professor, yet is very much a full-time educator with amazing benefits, amazing salary, and an amazing contract. (His contract only requires working 108 days per year but he's paid 365 days).
I want to encourage Cheese's wife to push forward. There are MANY jobs out there - don't let others discourage you..a Master's degree is enough. Keep looking.

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As proven by this job search, almost all of the assistant/associate professor positions require an MFA or PhD. Only one will accept an MA or MBA, but a doctorate is preferred. Additionally, the positions asking for an MFA are typically not in communications.

An MFA is much longer than your typical master's degree, and it's considered a terminal degree.

His wife wants to teach - the end. She is absolutely qualified to teach at a community college with a masters in comm. Rather than telling someone what they can't do (anyone can do that), with your educational expertise and insight, it would be much more helpful to tell them how to augment what they have so that they can accomplish their goal. She has a simple request- to become a teacher. Whether or not it has the "job title" or "rank" of professor is irrelevant.