Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or be ABD, near completion, in communication studies or a closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent). Candidates with the ability to teach courses in interpersonal communication, quantitative research methods, and organizational communication are preferred. Successful candidates should have an active research agenda and demonstrated excellence in teaching, with at least three years of college teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates may also be asked to participate in Samford’s general education program. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor, with commensurate salary, 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).
Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford (samford.edu) is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools with 450 full-time faculty. Samford is ranked #3 in the nation for career preparation and #8 in the nation for student learning opportunities as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2026). 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.
Review of applications will begin October 2, 2026, and applications will continue to be accepted until October 16, 2026. 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:
FACAPP@samford.edu
Subject: Communication Studies Faculty
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Ignatius Fosu, Search Committee Chair
ifosu@samford.edu
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