Collat School of Business-Instructor; Communications-MIDE

Title Collat School of Business-Instructor (Communications)-MIDE

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Full-Time

Rank

Rank Instructor

Payroll Status

Payroll Status Faculty 9

Job Description

The Department of Marketing, Distribution, and Economics in the Collat School of Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for a non‑tenure track faculty position to teach in our Business Communications program, starting in Spring 2026 or Fall 2027. We seek an innovative and collaborative individual with a passion for helping to prepare students to become confident and effective communicators in a professional business environment increasingly shaped by AI and other digital technologies.

The successful candidate will be assigned to teach a mix of four in‑person/online undergraduate and/or graduate business communications sections each semester.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MS/MA/ MBA / PHD ) in Communications, Public Relations, English, Management, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Three or more years of professional experience in an organizational (business or non‑profit) role that requires extensive internal and external communications.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching relevant courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or executive education level.
• Demonstrated experience in program and curriculum development in an educational or professional context.

Posting Number

Posting Number F2925P

Open Date

Open Date 10/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants

A pre‑employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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Required Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix .