Assistant Professor of Communication

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community located in Coral Gables, Florida-a dynamic hub for global engagement, innovation, and cultural exchange. As one of the nation's top research universities, the University of Miami is committed to fostering academic excellence, discovery, and service. The University enrolls more than 19,000 students from around the world and is recognized for its dedication to addressing complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships. The School of Communication is a leader in advancing knowledge and practice across the communication disciplines. The School houses five departments-Communication Studies, Cinematic Arts, Interactive Media, Journalism and Media Management, and Strategic Communication-and is home to state-of-the-art facilities, innovative research centers, and an internationally recognized faculty. The School is dedicated to preparing students to become ethical, effective, and engaged communicators capable of shaping the media and messages that influence society. The University of Miami School of Communication was recently ranked #15 on Niche's 2026 Best Colleges for Communication in America list, a recognition driven by student experience, research expenditures, faculty reputation, alumni success, graduation and retention rates, campus quality, return on investment, and leadership impact. This ranking reflects what the School of Communication values most: preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong contributions to their communities. The Department of Communication Studies focuses on how people create, interpret, and act on messages across interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and public contexts. The department emphasizes communication's role in shaping human relationships, social movements, health outcomes, and civic engagement. Faculty conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as persuasion, public discourse, health communication, global communication, and social influence. The department offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees that prepare students for careers in academia, public service, business, and the nonprofit sector. The department is committed to establishing a nationally and internationally recognized reputation for excellence in culture, social influence, and community advocacy. The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Miami School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Communication & Social Influence within community settings, particularly in relation to persuasion, health, risk, environment, culture or public advocacy, to begin August 15, 2026. We seek a scholar whose research explores how communication shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors at individual, group, or societal levels. Applicants with expertise in persuasion, social change communication, activism, or media and technology influence are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong research agenda, a record (or clear potential) for scholarly publication, and a commitment to excellent teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication (completed by August 15, 2026).
Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications, conference presentations, and/or equivalent research activity in communication & social influence, health communication, or organizational communication.
Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly courses related to social influence and civic engagement, research methods (preferably quantitative), communication theory, and/or possibly organizational communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in research that connects communication and social influence with community, health, politics, culture, or technology.
Ability to teach advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods.
Openness to interdisciplinary research.
Demonstrated potential for securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

Conducting high-quality, theory-driven and/or applied research in communication and social influence.
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social influence, health communication, organizational communication, communication theory, research methods, and related areas.
Advising and mentoring students at multiple levels.
Contributing to the intellectual life and service needs of the department, school, and university.
Contributing to the development of relevant certificates and courses in social influence (or civic engagement).
Engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations that align with the School's mission and the department's strategic priorities.
Contributing to department, school, and university service, and collaborating with the Office of Civic Engagement to foster community-based learning and research initiatives.
Seeking extramural funding for research

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