Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication

Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication

University of Alaska Anchorage – Department of Communication, Community and Technical College (CTC). We are seeking a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication to join our tripartite program (60% instruction, 20% research, 20% service).

The candidate will:
- Teach a broad range of Communication courses, including our General Education Requirement (GER) courses:
Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking; core major courses:
Communication Theories, Intercultural Communication or Communication and Gender, Communication Research Methods, Persuasion; and selected electives.
- Engage undergraduate students in collaborative research.
- Take a leadership role in the Department, including serving on department committees.
- Foster a collegial, diverse, and inclusive classroom and research environment.
- Contribute to the advancement of the new Communication BA program and its minor.

Candidate should:
- Hold a Doctorate in Communication or a closely related field.
- Have experience teaching college‑level Communication courses both in‑person and online.
- Demonstrate a record or strong potential for research and scholarly publication.

• Doctorate in Communication or related field.
• ABD considered with evidence of completion by the time of appointment.
• Record of research and publication or demonstrated potential for research and publication.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Statement of research philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found. The University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the applicant screening process.