Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Technology & Communication (2627)

Salary

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Due to CSU policies the person hired must reside in the state of California at the position start date and for the entirety of the appointment.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related field required. If ABD Ph.D. must be conferred before August 1 2026.
• Demonstrated university teaching experience.
• Graduate-level coursework relevant to the instructional assignmentisrequiredas the minimum academic preparation.
• Recordof scholarshipintechnology and communicationusingcritical and/or rhetorical approaches.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly and/or creative achievement in AOS.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity academic and inclusive excellence and student success in their scholarship/creative activities teaching and/or service.
• Demonstratedproficiencyin written and oral use of the English language isrequired.

All CSU employees aredesignatedmandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting a condition of your employment you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position beingsought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus willbe requiredto undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly hasdesignatedas sensitive. Sensitive positions are thoserequiringheightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk offinancial lossto Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance withthe California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operationsresidewithin the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

Cal Polys ability to sponsor employment-based visas will depend on institutional priorities budget availability and current federal regulations. Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position and applicants should not expect that such sponsorship will be offered.

Projected Start Date:August 17 2026

Application Deadline:January 20 2026.For full consideration applicants are encouraged tosubmitall application materials by this date. Applications received after the deadline are notguaranteedreview.

For questions about the positionplease contact Lambertz-Berndt()search committee chair andassociateprofessor; or Dr. Anuraj Dhillon () department chair and associate professor Communication Studies Department.