Assistant Professor of Communication

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Kodiak College, a community campus of University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Communication. The position is bipartite, with a workload consisting of 80% instruction and 20% service. This position is located on Kodiak Island and will work with the communications department which offers a thriving BA in Communication that commenced in Fall 2022, a minor in Communication, and four courses fulfilling the University Communication General Education Requirement (GER).

The ideal candidate will be integral in advancing the Communication BA program and be prepared to take a leadership role in the Communication Department at Kodiak College. Kodiak College seeks a candidate committed to a collegial climate, motivated to teach in person and online, skilled in online pedagogy, and who engages undergraduate students in meaningful ways.

Kodiak College is a welcoming and diverse academic community on Alaska's beautiful Emerald Isle, where faculty and staff are dedicated to student‑first education, transformative interactions with students and the community, creative expression, and deep, meaningful community engagement. Our student body reflects a wide range of lived experiences and cultures, including first‑generation, first‑encounter, non‑traditional, and returning students. We seek a Communication faculty member who is deeply committed to excellent teaching, mentoring students, and becoming an integrated and engaged contributor to our vibrant academic community.

To thrive in this role, the candidate will be qualified to teach a breadth of Communication courses, including our GER courses:
Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking; our core major courses:
Communication Theories, Intercultural Communication or Communication and Gender, Communication Research Methods, and Persuasion; and selected electives; demonstrate a commitment to student success, excellence, diversity and possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Candidates should hold a Doctorate in Communication or a closely related field, have experience teaching college‑level Communication courses both in‑person and online.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in Communication or a related field. ABD considered with evidence of completion by the time of appointment.

This position is located on the Kodiak College campus on Kodiak Island. This is a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Please ensure the following documentation is submitted with your application:

• Current Vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sandra Chichenoff, Kodiak College HR Coordinator, at sdchichenoff or (907) 486‑1219.