Assistant Professor of Instruction Communication
Assistant Professor of Instruction Communication
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Job Description
The University of South Florida a Preeminent Research University and AAU member with campuses across the Tampa Bay region seeks to fill a 9-month full-time and non-tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Instruction Communication position with a specialization in group communication or related courses in the Department of Communication. A PhD in Communication is required. Applicants who are ABD will be accepted but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date on August 7 2026. Salary is $55000.
Reviewofapplications will begin after November 3 2025.
The department seeks a teachingcolleague who will assist in delivering the undergraduate curriculum in the department. The teaching load is 4/4. This colleague will teach group communication and additional courses in the departments undergraduate curriculum which may include courses in business and professional communication such as interview communication. This colleague will also coordinate the general education group communication course and engage in curricular development and assessment in accordance with the university and state requirements.
Our faculty values and uses a rangeofhumanistic interpretive critical and social scientific modes to communication inquiry and seeks a colleague who appreciates our departments methodological range. We are particularly interested in applicants who can highlight how their teaching and scholarship emphasize undergraduate teaching foundational communication curriculum and/or general education.
Responsibilities
Applicants should be able to teach group communication courses face-to-face and online. Preference will be given to applicants who can detail experience or demonstrate expertise in coordinating undergraduate communication courses.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited institution at timeofappointment and demonstrate a recordofteaching group communication or related courses. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rankof AssistantProfessorofInstruction.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with:
- A record of teaching courses in business and professional communication (e.g. interview communication)
- Experience with curriculum development and/or assessment
- Experience with coordinating or assistant coordinating multi-section courses
- Experience with online teaching
How to Apply:
When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload all required materials in one attachment. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
Please submit the following compiled in one PDF document by 11/03/25 in this order*:
- A cover letter (no longer than two pages) that includes information related to teaching and researchinggroup communication or related courses and the applicants approach to coordinating multi-section undergraduate courses.
- A CV
- Names and contact information for three (3) references
*Supplemental materials including a statement of teaching philosophy teaching portfolio and letters of reference may be requested at a later date.
Review of applications will begin after 11/03/25. Questions about this position should be addressed to Aubrey Huber Search Committee Chair().
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations contact the department at /Han Penland () a minimum of five working days in position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 (HB 7017)
Employment Type
Full-Time
