Assistant Professor, Organizational Communication

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Organizational Communication. Applicants should have demonstrated scholarly achievement or potential for such achievement in research that focuses on organizational communication and technology.

We seek a scholar whose work explores areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging communication technologies in the workplace. Applicants research agendas may also address the implications of these technologies for organizations as well as for internal and external stakeholders audiences and publics. Scholars who research digital technologiesincluding social media organizational data practices and remote work as well as ethical approaches to digital technologies decision-making and the future of work are also encouraged to apply.

This position will contribute to Virginia Techs Research Frontiers in Digital Technologies by advancing understanding of the human impacts of AI organizational security employment and communication in evolving workplaces. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate (masters) levels. Typical teaching expectations include a two/two course load per academic year.

About the School of Communication

The School of Communication serves more than 1000 undergraduate students across five majors (sports media and analytics public relations multimedia journalism communication and advertising) and 30 graduate students in its M.A. in Communication degrees. Virginia Tech ranked 5th in the 2022 Sportscasters Talent Association of America ranking of sports broadcasting schools and appears on the PRNews Educator A-List. The School of Communication holds accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and Certification for Education in Public Relations.

How to Apply

Screening of applications will begin December 1 2025. Please submit:

Curriculum vitae
Cover letter (no longer than two pages)
Research statement addressing the applicants research in relation to Virginia Techs Research Frontiers (no longer than two pages)
Teaching statement (no longer than one page)
A list of three references (names address phone numbers and email contacts)

Please direct questions to Dr. Nneka Logan Search Committee Chair School of Communication Shanks Hall (0311) Blacksburg VA 24061. Phone: email: .

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in communication or related discipline before the August 10 2026 start date
Research expertise in organizational communication public relations AI digital technologies social media ethics the future of work and/or team and group dynamics
Potential for excellence in research
Potential for high-quality teaching in a collegiate environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students on concepts and skills related to organizational communication workplace technologies or digital media practices
Evidence of publishing in quality outlets
Potential to secure external funding to support research initiatives
Professional experience with digital communication technologies organizational data practices or workplace innovation

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

Review Date

December 1 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Job DescriptionThe Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Organizational Communication. Applicants should have demonstrated scholarly achievement or potential for such achievement in research that focuses on organizational co...