Temporary Assistant Professor-Communication Studies

Job Details

Job Description: The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is searching for a full-time, temporary, non-tenure track assistant professor, beginning August 2026. This is a one-year temporary position with health benefits. The teaching load is eight courses a year over two semesters (4/4). We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in a range of courses. Possible areas of teaching may include introductory and intermediate courses in media, digital media, social media, sports media, media production, journalism, communication technology, writing, and design. The format of classes includes both in-person and online courses. Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is desirable, as these tools are commonly used in our media courses.

Required qualifications: The successful applicant must have a PhD or MFA in media or communication or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2026.

Qualified applicants should upload the following application materials:

1. a cover letter indicating how the candidate’s qualifications and experience prepare them for this
2. a curriculum
3. a teaching portfolio, including teaching statements, sample syllabi, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness.
4. names and contact information for three professional
5. optional work samples: Applicants are encouraged to submit additional materials that demonstrate their experience in media, such as creative portfolios, recently completed media projects, research statements, and representative publications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants please follow this link to apply: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/27369. For more information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Fan Yang (fanyang@uab.edu).

The Department of Communication Studies at UAB offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication and serves the core curriculum. See the departmental website for more information. https://www.uab.edu/cas/communication/

UAB’s Department of Communication Studies and CAS treasure the rich diversity of our student body, and we are committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our value for inclusive excellence in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. In the Fall 2022 semester, UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.