Auburn University at Montgomery

Assistant Professor in Journalism

The Department of Communication and Theatre at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) seeks a tenure track, Assistant Professor in Journalism beginning Fall 2025. This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow our journalism curriculum as part of a dynamic department focused on preparing students for success in today’s multimedia environment.

The ideal candidate will have a background in multimedia journalism with the ability to teach courses including but not limited to multimedia journalism and video production. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can inspire students through hands-on, practical assignments and embed multimedia and video production in journalism and communication courses. We have supportive teaching facilities, including TV and audio studios – for which the ideal candidate would serve as liaison – and a Mac computer lab with Adobe Creative Cloud.

In addition to teaching journalism courses, the successful applicant may have opportunities to develop new courses in video and media production and interdisciplinary courses in film, theatre, and strategic communication. Joining our faculty of 9 full-time members, new faculty will find an environment supportive of quality teaching and professional growth through research.

Our students represent diverse backgrounds and benefit from small class sizes averaging 20 per section. The teaching load is 4/3, or 3/3 with an active research agenda. Internal funding and professional development leaves are available to support research and creative endeavors. AUM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, employee and dependent education benefits, and a defined-benefit pension plan.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA) in journalism, media, or communication ABD or AB thesis may be considered but the degree must be completed by August 1, 2025
• Demonstrated capacity to teach multimedia journalism and video production
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Commitment to developing and maintaining an active research program
• Ability to teach in-person and online and provide service to the department, the college, and the university

Preferred qualifications include:

• Professional experience in journalism and/or multimedia or video production
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, and InDesign

How to Apply:

Visit https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6939 and complete an online application.

Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) research statement, 5) graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).

Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by December 1, 2024. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Contact Neil David Seibel, Search Committee Chair, at  with any questions.

Review of applications begins immediately and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

While this position is opened until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

University of South Alabama

Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in Multimedia Journalism

The Department of Communication at the University of South Alabama invites applicants for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Multimedia Journalism, beginning on August 15, 2025. Applicants should possess an earned doctoral degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field, but ABD’s near completion of the degree will be considered. Candidates should have expertise in a variety of multimedia storytelling techniques, and candidates with knowledge of and experience with Adobe Premiere, photography, videography, and writing for digital, linear, and print are particularly encouraged to apply.

Details are available at: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicaffairs/facultyposition.html

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer–Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Auburn University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Relations

Position: The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Public Relations beginning fall semester, Aug. 16, 2025.

Responsibilities: The candidate will teach in person undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Relations, such as Multimedia Writing for Public Relations, Style and Design in PR Messages, Digital Media Analytics, Foundations of PR, PR Case Studies & Ethics, Social Media and PR, Research Methods, Strategic Communication and/or PR Campaigns.

Tenure-track faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly research or appropriate creative work. In addition to teaching five courses per year, responsibilities include service to the school, college, university, and professional associations, such as the PR divisions of national organizations, such as PRSA, AEJMC and/or NCA. The candidate will advise graduate students on theses and projects.

Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in collegiate teaching and evidence of integrating digital media elements into PR courses. The successful candidate will have taught or have an interest in developing courses or have a research specialization related to ethics, culture, and/or AI. Experience with and the ability to successfully teach remotely/online are also highly sought after skills. Professional experience in agency, industry or nonprofit sectors is also valued. Candidates should be able to contribute to any of the above courses, however, special consideration will be given to those with teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Multimedia Writing and PR research. Applicants may offer other areas of teaching and/or research specialization, such as international, corporate, sport, political or non-profit Public Relations.

Requirements/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Public Relations, Mass Communication or related field at the time employment begins. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered. However, appointment to the tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor requires the earned doctorate by the August 16, 2025 start date. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the position will revert to an instructor position. The offer will be withdrawn if the Ph.D. is not earned by May 15, 2026. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications and contingent on funding.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Application: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48788. Applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter, transcripts, statement of research, evidence of teaching effectiveness/evaluations and names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin October 17th and continue until a candidate is selected.

About the School and University: Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier land-grant institutions. The 2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report identified Auburn as the top public university in Alabama and ranked it as one of the top 100 universities in the nation. Auburn has 1,443 full-time faculty and enrolls over 33,000 students from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/. The School of Communication and Journalism has approximately 850 students majoring in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations and close to 50 faculty members. (http://cla.auburn.edu/cmjn/)

Location: Auburn, Alabama is a vibrant and thriving college town conveniently located between Atlanta, GA (90 minutes), beautiful Lake Martin (45 minutes), and the Gulf of Mexico (under four hours) in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation (an MSA with a population of almost 200,000). With a newly constructed Gogue Performing Arts Center and world-class sports facilities, Auburn hosts a variety of cultural and sporting events. It also boasts a low cost of living and high quality of life, was recently recognized by Southern Living as one of the top small towns in the South, and was named the best place to live in Alabama by Money.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.

Samford University

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media

(9-month, Tenure Track)
July 31, 2024

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian University environment to apply for an assistant professor position in the Department of Communication and Media beginning August 2025. This full-time tenure track position is a 9-month appointment and carries a twenty-four (24) credit hour annual teaching load.

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or be ABD in mass communication, communication, or a closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent). Candidates with relevant professional experience and ability to teach courses in at least one of these areas: public relations, advertising, journalism (photojournalism, visual storytelling), or media production preferred. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and excellence in teaching. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until Ph.D. is completed.

The Department of Communication and Media is home to Samford’s award-winning student media and hosts an annual speaker forum (Robinson Forum – a lecture series in cooperation with The Washington Post).

Samford University (www.samford.edu) is a leading nationally ranked Christian University. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87^th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood, with 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford is ranked #10 in the U.S. for the quality of career preparation provided to its students according to a newly published ranking, “The Top U.S. Colleges for Career and Learning-Related Opportunities,” in The Wall Street Journal. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package. Samford University and the Howard College of Arts and Sciences embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.

Review of applications will begin September 27, and applications will continue to be accepted until October 1, 2024. Please submit (via email below in .pdf format), an application letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three references, description of teaching experience and interests, description of research plans, along with an Application for Faculty Position and the Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement (links below). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.

Application for Faculty Position can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf

Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx

Please submit all materials in PDF format to:

ATTN: Communication and Media Faculty

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Ignatius Fosu, Search Committee Chair

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination.

Samford University

Assistant Professor (Broadcast)

Department of Communication and Media
(9-month appointment, Tenure Track)
July 31, 2024

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian University environment to apply for an Assistant Professor (Broadcast) in the Department of Communication and Media. This full-time tenure track position is a 9-month appointment and carries a twenty-four (24) credit hour teaching load. The position will begin August 2025.

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or be ABD in mass communication, communication, or a closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent). Candidates should possess demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate broadcast journalism courses. Preference will be given to candidates with professional broadcast journalism, audio-video production, or documentary film production experience and the ability to teach sports broadcasting and/or film production courses. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and excellence in teaching. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until Ph.D. is completed.

The Department of Communication and Media is home to Samford’s award-winning student media and hosts an annual speaker forum (Robinson Forum – a lecture series in cooperation with The Washington Post).

Samford University (www.samford.edu) is a leading nationally ranked Christian University. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87^th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood, with 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford is ranked #10 in the U.S. for the quality of career preparation provided to its students according to a newly published ranking, “The Top U.S. Colleges for Career and Learning-Related Opportunities,” in The Wall Street Journal. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package. Samford University and the Howard College of Arts and Sciences embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.

Review of applications will begin September 13, 2024 and applications will continue to be accepted until October 1, 2024. Please submit (via email below in .pdf format), an application letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three references, description of teaching experience and interests, description of research plans, along with an Application for Faculty Position and the Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement (links below). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.

Application for Faculty Position can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf

Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx

Please submit all materials in PDF format to:

ATTN: Broadcast – Communication and Media

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Ignatius Fosu, Search Committee Chair

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination.

The University of Alabama

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Relations

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations, housed in the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) at The University of Alabama, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor in public relations beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate social responsibility, corporate social advocacy, public interest communications, crisis communication, and/or other related areas. Candidates applying for this position should be able to teach some of the following courses: public relations writing, public relations campaigns, public relations management, introduction to audience analysis, introduction to channels and messaging, and specialized courses in the candidate’s areas of interest.

About the Department of Advertising & Public Relations

The Department of Advertising & Public Relations houses a growing community of faculty, staff, and students with various research and professional interests.  The department faculty engage in a variety of successful cross-campus collaborations and leadership roles, including directorships in multiple communication-oriented labs and the Institute for Communication & Information Research within the college’s Office for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity.

The advertising and public relations undergraduate programs are ACEJMC-accredited. Advertising majors have four options: a general major or a concentration in brand management, advertising creative, or integrated channel planning. Public Relations majors have the option of a general or digital communication concentration. The graduate program awards a Master of Arts in advertising and public relations. The two-year residential program offers an individualized track and more specialized advertising, creative, and media strategy concentrations. The graduate program also provides distance-learning concentrations in digital communication and marketing communication management.

Home to the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, the department has been listed by PRWeek magazine as one of the top five programs in the country. Students gain extensive practical experience before graduation through multiple outlets, including work with industry clients such as NASCAR, the Country Music Association, McLaren Automotive, Twitch, and Tervis. The department is also home to the award-winning Minerva advertising portfolio program.

About the College of Communication & Information Sciences

The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The college’s Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.

About the University of Alabama

Located in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university and offers a full course of academic programs and social life to its over 40,000 students. The university maintains several research institutes that unite researchers from various disciplines, including faculty in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations, to address pertinent societal issues. These include the Alabama Cyber Institute, Alabama Life Research Institute, Alabama Materials Institute, Alabama Transportation Institute, and Alabama Water Institute, among others. As the state’s flagship university and a sea-grant and space-grant institution, the University of Alabama and its students and faculty address challenges at the cutting edge of scientific inquiry while also driving economic growth and serving the societal needs of the state, regional, national, and global community. The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

About Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The city of Tuscaloosa has a diverse metropolitan population of more than 100,000 and offers an excellent quality of life and various multicultural resources and opportunities. The walkable downtown offers many cultural and outdoor activities, a wide variety of local restaurants spanning a broad range of cuisines, monthly art walks, a 7,470-seat outdoor amphitheater, and a very reasonable cost of living. Tuscaloosa is a morning’s drive from the Smoky Mountains, Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, and Atlanta.

To apply, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524220  and provide the following:

• Cover letter highlighting how your research, teaching, and service/leadership have prepared you to contribute to the development of a larger agenda for advancing public relations
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Eyun-Jung Ki at .

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Public Relations, Advertising, Mass Communication, Communication, or closely related field completed by start date of appointment. ABDs will be considered.
• Scholarly activity in journals, university presses, or other publication outlets consistent with departmental expectations for the rank of assistant professor.
• Record of teaching effectiveness, including courses in advertising, public relations, and/or other communication-related fields.

Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met):

• Evidence of or potential for attracting extramural funding.
• Potential for and interest in leading multidisciplinary research and/or grant teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds.

The University of Alabama

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Advertising and Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations, housed in the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) at The University of Alabama, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor in advertising with a focus on artificial intelligence beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AI-driven innovations in advertising, computational advertising, programmatic advertising, and/or ad effectiveness in AI advertising. Candidates with additional expertise in Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised and Unsupervised Learning, and/or Deep Learning and their applications within the domains of advertising and/or digital marketing are of particular interest. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of or potential for publishing an impactful research stream within the advertising discipline. Additionally, the ability to teach courses in AI research methods, analysis and insights, social and digital media, channel planning, advanced digital marketing, emerging technologies in A+PR, and media strategy and analytics would be preferred.

About the Department of Advertising & Public Relations

The Department of Advertising & Public Relations houses a growing community of faculty, staff, and students with various research and professional interests. The department faculty engage in a variety of successful cross-campus collaborations and leadership roles, including directorships in multiple communication-oriented labs and the Institute for Communication & Information Research within the college’s Office for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity.

The advertising and public relations undergraduate programs are ACEJMC-accredited. Advertising majors have four options: a general major or a concentration in brand management, advertising creative, or integrated channel planning. Public Relations majors have the option of a general or digital communication concentration. The graduate program awards a Master of Arts in advertising and public relations. The two-year residential program offers an individualized track and more specialized advertising, creative, and media strategy concentrations. The graduate program also provides distance-learning concentrations in digital communication and marketing communication management.

The Department is home to the award-winning Minerva advertising portfolio program and the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. It has been listed by PRWeek magazine as one of the top five programs in the country and APR teams have been recognized in national student competitions including the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition and the Washington Media Scholars Foundation Case Competition. Students gain extensive practical experience before graduation through multiple outlets, including work with the student-run Capstone Agency and industry clients such as NASCAR, the Country Music Association, McLaren Automotive, Twitch, and Tervis.

About the College of Communication & Information Sciences

The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The college’s Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.

About the University of Alabama

Located in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university and offers a full course of academic programs and social life to its over 40,000 students. The university maintains several research institutes that unite researchers from various disciplines, including faculty in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations, to address pertinent societal issues. These include the Alabama Cyber Institute, Alabama Life Research Institute, Alabama Materials Institute, Alabama Transportation Institute, and Alabama Water Institute, among others. As the state’s flagship university and a sea-grant and space-grant institution, the University of Alabama and its students and faculty address challenges at the cutting edge of scientific inquiry while also driving economic growth and serving the societal needs of the state, regional, national, and global community. The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

About Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The city of Tuscaloosa has a diverse metropolitan population of more than 100,000 and offers an excellent quality of life and various multicultural resources and opportunities. The walkable downtown offers many cultural and outdoor activities, a wide variety of local restaurants spanning a broad range of cuisines, monthly art walks, a 7,470-seat outdoor amphitheater, and a very reasonable cost of living. Tuscaloosa is a morning’s drive from the Smoky Mountains, Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, and Atlanta.

To apply, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524219  and provide the following:

• Cover letter highlighting how your research, teaching, and service/leadership have prepared you to contribute to the development of a larger agenda for advancing advertising and artificial intelligence
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Nancy Brinson at .

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Advertising, Mass Communication, Communication Marketing, or closely related field completed by start date of appointment. ABDs will be considered.
• Scholarly activity in advertising or AI-focused journals, university presses, or other publication outlets consistent with departmental expectations for the rank of assistant professor.
• Record of teaching effectiveness, including courses in advertising, public relations, digital media,  and/or other communication-related fields.

Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met):

• Evidence of or potential for attracting extramural funding.
• Potential for and interest in leading multidisciplinary research and/or grant teams.
• Professional experience involving the application of AI in advertising or public relations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chair, Department of Communications Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an innovative, visionary, and inclusive leader to chair the Department of Communication Studies. This position would begin in Fall 2025. We welcome applications from scholars who specialize in human interaction and communication in all its forms. The department offers majors in Communication Studies with concentrations in Communication Management, Mass Communication and Sports Communication and specializations in Journalism, Digital Media/Broadcasting and Public Relations. The department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication, with approximately 350 undergraduate majors, 30 M.A. students, and 12 full-time faculty. See the departmental website for more information: https://www.uab.edu/cas/communication/.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with administrative experience, evidence of effective teaching and mentorship, and a proven track record of research and publishing excellence. In addition, the candidate should be able to articulate their vision to lead a department that emphasizes inclusivity with specific regard to recruitment of diverse faculty and students, research excellence, quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community engagement. This may include demonstrating a collaborative leadership style, engaging with colleagues within and beyond the department, communicating with transparency and clarity, identifying emerging department priorities, engaging in strategic planning and implementation, supporting faculty teaching, research, and creative scholarship, managing enrollment, and fostering growth in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Appointment at the full professor level is expected and Associate Professors may apply if there is a likelihood of being eligible for the rank of Professor at UAB. A doctoral degree in communications or a related field is required.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries.

Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB’s NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.

All applications should include the following documents: (1) a cover letter that specifically addresses your qualifications, (2) current CV, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references. Please address your cover letter to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Verna M. Keith () and contact her if you have any questions about the position.

To apply, please follow this link: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/21808

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.