Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Communications & Media

Icahdq; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media. This 9-month, tenure-track position begins in August 2027 and includes a 24-credit-hour teaching load.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. (or ABD) in communication studies or a closely related field, with the ability to teach interpersonal communication, quantitative research methods, and organizational communication, plus an active research agenda

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD in communication studies or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses and a demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Active research agenda and ability to participate in Samford’s general education program.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in communication and related topics as assigned.
• Contribute to the department and university through research, service, and involvement in general education programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Quantitative research methods

Organizational communication

Education

Ph.D. or ABD

Job description

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media. This 9-month, tenure-track position begins in August 2027 and includes a 24-credit-hour teaching load.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. (or ABD) in communication studies or a closely related field, with the ability to teach interpersonal communication, quantitative research methods, and organizational communication, plus an active research agenda