Assistant Professor of Health Communication - Department of Communication Studies

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication Studies in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Health Communication starting August 2027. The Department of Communication Studies has been historically impactful and comprises faculty who are research productive, excellent classroom instructors, and have a strong commitment to faculty governance and inclusion. The department offers a full range of academic programs, including a B.A., online M.A., and Ph.D. program. Additionally, the department supports WVU students through general education, college core, and minor courses. Rooted in the social science perspective, the Department of Communication Studies is committed to preparing students to be competent communicators. Our faculty members are dedicated to developing students’ critical and practical problem-solving, decision-making, and presentation skills with the intent of empowering students to construct and deliver context-specific messages across their personal, social, and professional relationships. To do so, we work diligently to create a communication climate that facilitates respect between and among faculty and students; cultivates an environment that allows for the expression of differing thoughts, beliefs, and opinions; and develops student appreciation for lifelong learning.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in Communication Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop a nationally competitive and externally funded research program
• Strong potential for outstanding contribution to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching and research missions
• Ability to collaborate on research with faculty in other disciplines
• Ability to provide high-quality mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting edge research
• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses
• Establish nationally competitive and externally funded research program in the area of Health Communication
• Teach Health Communication and other areas of candidate expertise and departmental need at graduate and undergraduate levels
• Serve the department, community, university, and profession

What This Job Offers

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