Assistant Professor, Communication (T/TE)

The Department of Communication at the University of Arizona, invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2027. Successful candidates will take a social scientific approach to their research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods. We seek candidates who will:

(a) contribute to the department's research mission in communication, with an active program of research in an area that complements existing department strengths in health, technology, interpersonal, organizational/group, intercultural/intergroup, political, social influence, or mass communication;




(b) contribute to the department's undergraduate teaching mission in public relations and strategic communication by offering courses such as PR Ethics and Law, PR Research Methods, PR Writing, PR Campaigns, Crisis Communication, or Nonprofit PR, as well as offering additional PR courses in their area of expertise;




(c) contribute to the department's graduate program in communication by advising graduate students in their area of specialty at the MA and PhD levels and by offering graduate-level communication courses.

The Department is committed to empirical communication research, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. More information about the communication department is at www.comm.arizona.edu.

Application review will begin December 1, 2026. This position is anticipated to start on August 16, 2027. The final candidate determination will take into consideration the candidate's availability to start in alignment with the beginning of the semester.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Contribute to the department's existing research mission in communication, and teaching mission in public relations and strategic communication.

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates will 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 PR/strategic communication and/or communication more broadly.
• Experience with or potential to engage in our graduate program.

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

1. CV.
2. Cover letter describing your fit for the position and outlining your scholarly research identity and future trajectory.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy, which must include evidence of teaching effectiveness, information related to teaching undergraduate PR classes, and your approach to supporting student learning, access, and success among students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences (in "additional document" slot).
4. The names and contact information for three references who will be contacted for a letter of recommendation if needed (in "additional document" slot).