Assistant Professor School of Communication - College of Communication & Information

Position: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (School of Communication - College of Communication & Information)
Location: Tallahassee

Department

The School of Communication | College of Communication & Information

Responsibilities

The School of Communication at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in strategic communication with an emphasis on ethics. We seek candidates who approach this topic from a wide variety of approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and/or critical scholars.

FSU's School of Communication has a long-standing reputation for cutting-edge research, teaching excellence, and public outreach that influence and lead the field of communication and related industries. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scholarship in strategic communication, demonstrated through high-quality publications. Ideal candidates would have the potential for seeking and acquiring extramural funding.

We are interested in scholars exploring strategic communication with a strong emphasis on ethics who can contribute to the School of Communication's areas of emphasis. Potential areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, strategic communication and AI, environmental communication, community resilience, risk and crisis communications, sports communication, and international/intercultural perspectives on strategic communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research focused on applied and/or theoretical issues in strategic communication and ethics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Communication, especially foundational courses in advertising and/or PR. The successful candidate should be able to teach one or more of the following:
  • Introduction to Public Relations
  • Principles of Advertising
  • Writing for Public Relations
  • Advertising Strategy
  • Public Relations Strategy
  • Public Relations Campaigns
• Engage in service to the School, University, and academic community.
• Successful candidates will be asked to teach two courses per semester.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or related field is required.
• ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be conferred by August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful candidates will support the University and School's mission of facilitating high-impact research activities that can help bridge the divide between academia and the broader public. They will have a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students, and to transdisciplinary research, teaching, service, and community outreach.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses that complement existing School strengths.
• While not required, we also appreciate candidates with industry experience and competencies in one or more of the following:
  • Visual communication
  • Data analytics
  • AI
  • Multicultural Marketing

Contact Info

Richard Waters

Assistant Professor, School of Communication

richard.waters.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

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How To Apply

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026. Anticipated start for Fall 2027.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.