Assistant Professor of Communication

The Communication program offers a selective undergraduate Communication major, minors in Communication and in Organizational Communication, and a Master’s degree in Communication Management. For more information about the Department and program, visit https://orgsciandcomm.columbian.gwu.edu

In order to maximize the integrative capabilities of the potential hire, we seek a scholar with a focus on any aspect of communication including, but not limited to, organizational communication, interpersonal communication, strategic communication, corporate and social responsibility, small group, social media, social networks, intercultural communication, and related areas. These are all areas for possible integrative connections with current OSC faculty in multiple programs that build on current and future strategic objectives. The successful candidate will teach courses that may include research methods or a senior seminar culminating in a capstone thesis, as well as other courses related to their experience and interests.

Basic Qualifications: The successful applicant will have earned a PhD in Communication or a closely related field before starting the position. ABD candidates will be considered but must complete all doctoral requirements by date of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate teaching excellence as evidenced by teaching evaluations.

We seek an exemplary teacher and teaching mentor who offers the greatest integration and extension of departmental expertise and offerings. The new faculty member will be expected to focus on teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses and take an active leadership role in the administration of the Communication program, such as serving as an under/graduate program director or advisor. The successful applicant would provide continuity and support for our large undergraduate Communication offerings, integrate and extend faculty teaching expertise in areas critical to the Department, and complement existing faculty resources in terms of curricular needs.

Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/128937 and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interest (addressing teaching philosophy, experience, and courses taught), teaching evaluations, a summary of administrative experience and interests (upload as other), and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Meina Liu (meinaliu@gwu.edu).

The Department is conveniently located in the Foggy Bottom area of Washington, D.C., just steps from some of the world’s great institutions, such as the Kennedy Center for the Arts, the Smithsonian, and the White House.

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.