Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Tenure Track)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth•Dartmouth, MA

69d•$73,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Department of English & Communication at UMass Dartmouth seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mass Communication to begin September 1, 2026. We seek an expert in Mass Communication to teach in our B.A. in Communication and M.A. in Professional Writing & Communication programs, which are grounded in rhetorical studies and focus on journalism, technical communication, digital/multimodal communication, and strategic communication. Successful candidates will demonstrate ways curriculum and research will expand opportunities and experiences for our diverse students. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is one of five UMass campuses, located on the South Coast of Massachusetts between Cape Cod and Rhode Island in a region well known for its beautiful beaches and scenic harbors. About an hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Providence, the South Coast provides opportunities for rural or urban living with access to major metropolitan areas and natural coastal environments. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. To engage our increasingly diverse student population, the English & Communication department is committed to inclusive pedagogies. UMass Dartmouth supports professional development and service opportunities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field, with a specialization in Mass Communication. Ph.D. must be conferred by September 1, 2026.
Demonstrated research trajectory in Mass Communication.
Experience teaching Communication in area at the university level.
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success teaching in area at the university level.
Success publishing research in area.
Preferred secondary areas might include: artificial intelligence (broadly construed), sports communication, mass media law, digital/media production, international/intercultural communication, broadcast communication, or media literacy.

Responsibilities

teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students in our BA in Communication and M.A. in Professional Writing & Communication programs
publish research in area
contribute service to the university or the public
teach and develop courses in Mass Communication as well as in a secondary area of expertise
teach at least one course per semester in the University Studies program (e.g. Science Communication, Business Communication, Technical Communication).
This position has a 3/3 course-load.