Department of Communication - Mediated Interpersonal Communication

Position overview

Salary range: Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $109,500 - $128,200, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components.

Review timeline: Review will begin October 15, 2025

Open date: August 28, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Assistant Professor (tenure track), Mediated Interpersonal Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor studying MEDIATED INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.

The successful candidate must show promise of a strong, theoretically driven research program investigating the processes and outcomes of interpersonal communication specifically in technologically mediated contexts. Applicants must employ empirical methods consistent with the department's quantitative behavior science orientation and that complement one or more of the methodological strengths within the department (behavioral, biological, computational). Competitive applicants will demonstrate potential to secure extramural research funding.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in interpersonal communication and related topics, including courses in their area of specialization.

Candidates should upload a curriculum vitae, cover letter, a statement describing their research interests, sample publications or article-length writing samples, and a statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy. A Ph.D. or evidence that the degree would be complete by the first day of instruction is required. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2026. Completed applications must be received by October 15, 2025 to guarantee initial full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. Appointment level and salary are commensurate with experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $109500 - $128200.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• A Ph.D. in Communication or a related discipline is required prior to the beginning of the appointment start date.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Demonstrated teaching success and experience conducting grant-supported research.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Sample of Research Writing 1
• Sample of Research Writing 2
• Sample of Research Writing 3 (Optional)
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Reference requirements

• 4-6 required (contact information only)

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