Description
The Department of Communication at the University of San Diego is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor with expertise and interest in organizational communication for the fall 2026 semester. Applicants should have a strong background in communication theory and the foundations of the discipline.
The Department of Communication welcomes application materials from teacher-scholars who take engaged teaching and research seriously, and the investigation of communication as essential to understanding the human experience. Our faculty members represent the breadth of the discipline. Qualified candidates should take a student-centered approach to undergraduate teaching, and have a strong commitment to the liberal arts. Our teacher-scholar model includes a 3-3 teaching load. Candidates will teach lower-division introductory communication courses, upper-division courses in organizational communication, and courses developed within their own area of research expertise. The ability to teach courses in our department’s new public relations minor is added value, but not required.
Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in communication or related fields. ABD candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualified candidates should also have university-level teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to build and maintain a research agenda, participate in university service, and advise undergraduate students.
Applications must consist of the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement (no longer than one page; please discuss commitment to inclusive pedagogical practices)
- Sample syllabus
- Research statement (no longer than one page)
- Sample of scholarly work
- Upon request, candidates will be asked to provide teaching evaluations (if available)
- Upon request, candidates will be invited to provide contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters
For full consideration, candidates should submit applications by October 22, 2025.
Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Bradley Bond, search chair, at [email protected]. If you have any technical questions or difficulties, please contact the Employment Services Team at [email protected].
