Assistant Professor Strategic Communication Tenure-Track
Assistant Professor Strategic Communication Tenure-Track
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Job Description
Salary/Position Classification
- $65000 9month contract Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- 100 Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
The Department of Communication at the University of North Dakota seeks a fulltime tenuretrack assistant professor who has expertise in strategic communication and employs either quantitative qualitative and/or computational research methods. Experience in sports communication is a plus. The position begins August 16 2025 and is contingent upon availability of funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
Publishing peerreviewed journal articles and application for and obtainment of external grants on a regular basis will be expected for tenure. Annual teaching load will be 2/1 or 1/2 in the first year of appointment and 2/2 in subsequent years. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduatelevel and graduatelevel courses facetoface and online including but not limited to COMM 345 Social Media Strategy COMM 352 Writing for Advertising & Public Relations COMM 430 AD/PR Campaigns COMM 451 Risk and Crisis Communication COMM 527 Persuasion & Persuasive Communication. Assigned courses will be consistent with the area of expertise. All faculty including the person hired for this position are expected to contribute service within the department college university and community.
The successful applicant will receive an initial contract with an approximate effort distribution of 40 teaching 50 research and 10 service. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek applicants committed to the success of our students.
Required Competencies
- Established capability of conducting and publishing scientific studies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including evidence of the ability to teach
inspire and mentor students - Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty
staff and students - Ability and willingness to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within
and outside the Department of Communication - Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching including online delivery
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline by August 15 2025
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience in strategic communication
- Evidence of track record of research teaching education and/or professional experience
related to Communication - Experience being part of an externally (grant)funded research team(s)
- Evidence of applying for and/or obtaining external funding
- Experience incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into research and teaching
- Experience offering students experiential learning opportunities
- Experience teaching both undergraduatelevel and graduatelevel courses in a
Department of Communications curriculum - Experience teaching online courses
To Apply
To assure full consideration applications must be received by 2/17/2025 and include the following materials:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- List of at least three references (including contact information)
Questions can be directed to Soojung Kim Department Chair at
Employment Type
Full-Time
