Paul E. Taylor III

Paul E. Taylor III serves as a Lecturer and Website/Social Media Manager in the Department of Communication Studies and Storytelling within East Tennessee State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He joined ETSU in 2023 after completing his academic training at the institution.

His educational background includes:

• Associates degree in mass communication, speech communication, and sociology from Northeast State Community College
• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication (advertising and public relations) from East Tennessee State University
• Master's degree in Communication and Storytelling Studies from East Tennessee State University

Taylor's research centers on interpersonal relationship dynamics, with specialized focus on communication patterns in marriages and blended families. His work applies the Relational Turbulence Model to analyze tensions in stepparent-biological parent marriages during parenting navigation, exploring how perceived communication requirements impact long-term romantic relationships. This research bridges family studies and communication theory through qualitative analysis of relationship maintenance strategies.

As an educator, he teaches undergraduate core courses including Fundamentals of Communication, Public Speaking, and Argumentation and Debate. His teaching philosophy emphasizes developing students' oral presentation skills while building meaningful relationships that extend beyond coursework. Administrative responsibilities include managing all departmental digital content and social media platforms. Though no active research grants or formal student supervision are documented, his departmental role provides practical digital media experience opportunities for students.