Assistant Professor, Communication (T/TE)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in Tucson starting Fall 2027. We seek candidates who combine rigorous social scientific research with strong teaching in public relations and strategic communication, and who can contribute to graduate training.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, teaching undergraduate courses such as PR Ethics and Law, PR Writing, and PR Campaigns, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or closely related discipline; ABD considered but doctorate must be conferred by 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Research program

Teaching excellence

Graduate program experience

Education

Ph.D. in Communication or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Communication (T/TE)

Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

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:

• 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;
• 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;
• 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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Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Job Details

• Rank: Assistant Professor
• Tenure Information: Tenure Track (T/TE)
• FLSA: Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar: Academic
• Job Category: Faculty
• Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay: DOE
• Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Target Hire Date: 8/16/2027
• Open Date: 10/20/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Contact Information

Josephine Almazan
Administrative Associate, Department of Communication
[e-mail]

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