"Assistant Professor"

The Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton, Florida is seeking an Assistant Professor for the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies. Duties and responsibilities include teaching, research, and public engagement and/or service. Teaching duties include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate Communication courses, such as Intercultural Communication (SPC3710), Organizational Communication (COM31-20-001), and Small Group Processes (SPC3425-001). Position is also expected to publish and present research findings as well as secure extramural funding to support research program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position requires a Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric, Strategic Communication, or a closely related field.

Salary:

To be discussed with applicant.

College or Department:

School of Communication and Multimedia Studies

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Full-Time

Application Deadline:

January 7, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711