"STEM Associate Professor/Full Professor, College of Communication & Information Sciences"

Rank

Associate/Full Professor

Position Summary

The College of Communication & Information Sciences (CCIS) at The University of Alabama, invites applications for nine-month tenure-track Associate or Full faculty positions with STEM foci, to begin August 16th 2026.

Detailed Position Information

This area has been identified as a high-impact, strategically relevant domain with significant potential to enhance the national and international reputation of the college via cutting-edge research, external funding, and high-demand courses, engaging with and leveraging existing faculty expertise across these contributions. The ideal candidate is an interdisciplinary scholar who applies STEM knowledge and training to communication and/or information issues. This could include, but is not limited to, topics such as the following:

• Accessibility and Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomedical and Health Informatics
• Computational Social Science
• Ethics, Impact, and Social Responsibility in STEM
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Predictive Analytics and Data Science
• Environmental/Health/Risk/Science Communication

Applicants must display an ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary, collaborative, externally funded research efforts and have opportunities to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful hire will be appointed to a department in CCIS that aligns with their research areas, with the potential for a joint appointment in a secondary unit, if appropriate.

Distinguished faculty candidates may also be considered for one of the Endowed Shelby Distinguished Chair positions, supported by a $100 million fund created to enhance UA’s impact in STEM by recruiting and retaining top faculty, fully supporting their teaching, research, and service.

Applications submitted by November 30th will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Miriam E. Sweeney (mesweeney1@ua.edu).

Minimum Qualifications

• Has a Ph.D. in STEM, Communication, Information, or related fields.
• Has an established program of interdisciplinary scholarly research in recognized STEM venues and outlets.
• Record of teaching effectiveness, including courses with interdisciplinary students or courses covering STEM-related subjects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in securing external funding.
• Desire to pursue leadership in transformation, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship.
• Recognized scholarly achievements, with evidence of an exceptional national or international reputation in their field.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

To apply, provide the following:

1. Cover letter highlighting the candidate’s overall match for the position. Please include a research statement, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
2. Current curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for three references.

About the Division/College/School

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. ... [abbreviated for brevity, includes labs and centers]