Assistant Professor, Communication (T/TE)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona’s Department of Communication seeks a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will take a social scientific approach to communication research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods. The candidate will contribute to the department’s research mission through an active program of research that complements existing strengths in areas such as health, technology, interpersonal, organizational/group, intercultural/intergroup, political, social influence, or mass communication.

The candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching in public relations and strategic communication, including courses such as PR Ethics and Law, PR Research Methods, PR Writing, PR Campaigns, Crisis Communication, or Nonprofit PR, as well as other PR courses in their area of expertise. The position also contributes to the graduate program by advising MA and PhD students in the candidate’s specialty and teaching graduate-level communication courses. The department is committed to empirical communication research that makes original and substantively important contributions. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027; the doctorate must be conferred by that date.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline; ABD candidates may be considered, but the doctorate must be conferred by the start date.
• Evidence of a strong research program in communication.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in public relations/strategic communication and/or communication more broadly.
• Experience with or potential to engage in the graduate program.

Nice To Haves

• A record or potential for obtaining external research funding.
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the department’s communication research mission through an active program of empirical research.
• Teach undergraduate courses in public relations and strategic communication, including courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Advise graduate students at the MA and PhD levels in the candidate’s area of specialty.
• Teach graduate-level communication courses.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Sick leave and holidays.
• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree