Assistant Professor, Communication (T/TE)

University of Arizona Department of Communication; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Department of Communication in Tucson is inviting applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will pursue an empirical research program and contribute to undergraduate teaching in public relations and strategic communication.

Responsibilities include advising MA and PhD students and offering graduate courses, as well as teaching courses such as PR Ethics and Law, PR Writing, and Crisis Communication.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline; ABD considered.
• Strong research program in communication.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in PR/strategic communication.
• Experience with or potential to engage in our graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate teaching in PR and strategic communication.
• Offer courses such as PR Ethics and Law, PR Research Methods, PR Writing, PR Campaigns, Crisis Communication, or Nonprofit PR.
• Advise MA and PhD students and contribute to graduate courses.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Research Program

Graduate Advising

Public Relations

Education

Ph.D. in Communication

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor, Communication (T/TE)

Department of Communication, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Position Highlights:

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!

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.