Department/Organization
207301 - Communication Studies

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama is seeking a faculty member for a full-time, non-tenure-track, three-year renewable contract Assistant Professor of Communication Studies to begin August 15, 2023. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and service in the discipline of communication studies. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.

Detailed Position Information
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and service in the discipline of communication studies including but not limited to interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, rhetoric and political discourse, and/or communication and culture. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four courses each semester in a range of communication studies courses at the undergraduate and master’s level and in face-to-face and online modalities.
• Establish and maintain a record of teaching excellence.
• Assist with programmatic duties in the distance learning undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students toward degree completion and employment.
• Serve on department and college committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in Communication (or a related field with at least 18 credit hours in communication and successful record teaching communication courses) by August 14, 2023.
• Record of teaching excellence in both online and face-to-face environments.
• Ability and qualifications to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Review of applications will begin on January 15 and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit: (1) a letter of application that describes qualifications, teaching interests, and a description of specific courses within the COM curriculum that the applicant could teach, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (5) the names and contact information of three professional references. Only completed files will be evaluated. Materials can be submitted online at https://jobs.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Caroline Parsons at csparsons@ua.edu.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Communication and Information Sciences is home to state-of-the-art media and research facilities like the Digital Media Center and the Institute for Communication and Information Research. The College's students and programs have won several regional and national awards in multiple areas ranging from forensics and debate to being named PRWeek's Most Outstanding Education Program. The College offers bachelor’s degrees in advertising, communication studies, creative media, news media and public relations; master’s degrees in advertising and public relations, book arts, communication studies, journalism and media studies, and library and information studies; and a multidisciplinary doctoral degree in communication and information sciences. With an award-winning faculty and staff and commitment to innovative scholarship and teaching, the College of Communication and Information Sciences is dedicated to realizing the potential of communication and information to make everyone’s world a better place.

About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.

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