Assistant Professor, Health or Technology-Mediated Communication

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (HDSHC) at Arizona State University invites applications for an in-person, tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in health and/or technology-mediated communication. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a high-quality research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and publish with graduate students, contribute to curriculum development, and provide service to the School, College, University, professional associations, and/or community. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and academic-year (9-month), with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. Applicants who are or will be at the Assistant Professor level in August 2027 are encouraged to apply. The candidate should contribute to teaching and scholarship within one or more of HDSHC’s research clusters: Global Media, Culture and Performance Studies; Organizational and Interpersonal Communication; and Strategic and Health Communication. The School offers interdisciplinary Ph.D., M.A., B.A., and B.S. programs in communication studies, along with in-person and online pedagogical opportunities. Faculty have access to laboratory facilities, computer resources, project support, grant development support, and The Empty Space performance venue. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences supports faculty and staff professional development and research, and is committed to student success and improving communities locally, nationally, and globally. Arizona State University describes itself as a comprehensive public research university committed to inclusive success, research and discovery of public value, and the health of the communities it serves.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
A strong record of scholarship in health communication and/or technology-mediated communication, commensurate with years of experience.
Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, commensurate with years of experience.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching and/or research within one or more of the School’s research clusters: Global Media, Culture and Performance Studies; Organizational and Interpersonal Communication; and Strategic and Health Communication.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in both health and technology-mediated communication.
Evidence of potential or experience related to securing external funding.
Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to quantitative or mixed-methods research.
Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a high-quality research program in health and/or technology-mediated communication.
Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Mentor graduate students and publish with them.
Contribute to curriculum development as needed.
Serve on School, College, and University committees, as appropriate for rank.
Provide service to professional associations and/or the community.