"Assistant Professor in Communication"

Job Summary

Job ID 286873 Position # 20014471 Augusta University's Department of Communication is hiring an Assistant Professor in Integrated Strategic Communication. This is a tenure-track position anticipated to begin August 1, 2026. The preferred candidate will be expected to have a PhD in communication, mass communication, communication studies, or media studies, or a closely related discipline. The candidate may be expected to teach communication courses in the areas of Health Communication, Campaigns, Social Media, as well as COMM 1110 (public speaking). The candidate is expected to maintain a robust record of research, serve on department and college committees, and work well with both colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the areas of Health Communication, Campaigns, Social Media, as well as COMM 1110
• Maintain a robust record of research
• Conduct peer-reviewed research
• Provide service for the department, college and university

Required Qualifications

PhD in communication, mass communication, communication studies, or media studies, or a closely related discipline. Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation. Evidence of ability as a teacher. Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned. Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, Desirable personal qualities judged based on personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to teach media analytics Expertise in research methods

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Department of Communication at Augusta University prepares students for today's rapidly changing workplace and emphasizes transferable skills that employers demand in dynamic, creative, and team-oriented environments. In preparation for their career endeavors, our majors develop high professional and ethical standards while coming to appreciate both the innovative nature of modern communication and the importance of enduring democratic values in a free and open society. The department offers an integrated curriculum with the goal of producing graduates with a broad knowledge of communication, including the fundamental skills of the professions and an understanding of the theoretic, legal, and ethical dimensions of communication. The department's areas of study include communication studies, journalism, public relations, and audio and video production. The department has a video production lab, a student newspaper and magazine, a student television newscast, student-produced podcasts, a scholarly journal, and several student organizations, including the Media Club and the Society of Professional Journalists. The Augusta University Department of Communication website is: https://www.augusta.edu/pamplin/communication/index.php. The Department of Communication is housed in the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The College is home to 7 departments, more than 1,300 majors, over 200 full-time and part-time faculty, and more than 60 academic programs, including Masters programs in Intelligence and Security Studies, Public Administration, and Psychology. It also houses and operates a state-of-the art Television, Cinema, and Podcasting Lab. Pamplin College funds competitive internal small grants and fellowship programs, including the Summer Pamplin RSCA Small Grants Program, the Pamplin Professional Impact Fund, a Humanities Fellowship, and Center for Social Science Research Fellowships. The college is also home to the Center for Social Science Research and the Qualitative Research Lab, both of which provide research infrastructure to faculty working broadly in the social sciences.