Assistant Professor-in-Residence​/Undergraduate and Internship Coordinator​/Assessment Chair, Com

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence/Undergraduate and Internship Coordinator/Assessment Chair, Communication Studies [R0150519].

The Department of Communication Studies at UNLV invites applications for a 12‑month Assistant Professor‑in‑Residence position, starting Fall 2026. The appointment includes serving as Undergraduate and Internship Coordinator and Chair of Assessment for the Department. The candidate will develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in traditional and online degree programs. We especially seek candidates with expertise in Instructional Communication, Assessment, and Learning, with experience or interest in workforce development/career readiness and experiential learning/community‑based learning practices.

Secondary expertise in Interpersonal/Family or Mediated Communication is desired.

As a teaching‑intensive, full‑time, career‑track appointment, the role offers an opportunity for a scholar with a primary interest in innovative curriculum development and instruction. The teaching load is typically 12 credit hours per semester (a 4/4 course load) with an expectation to perform service. Candidates may receive reassigned time on a semester‑to‑semester basis related to the initiatives outlined in this job call with approval of the chair and the dean.

The position will assist in overseeing undergraduate curriculum management and assessment as Undergraduate Coordinator, serve as the principal contact for students and businesses seeking internships, and lead undergraduate degree program assessments and evaluations, including collecting data from students, faculty, and industry partners.

The department is launching five workforce readiness micro‑credentials at the undergraduate level tied to communication skill development in the workforce, and is also working to redevelop the M.A. program as an entirely online, professional‑oriented, practical, and workforce‑development/career‑readiness graduate degree program in Communication.

Housed in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, the Department of Communication Studies has approximately 300 undergraduate majors. Its programs emphasize three areas: organizational/professional communication; interpersonal/relational communication; and public communication, persuasion, and advocacy. The program emphasizes professional skill development, critical thinking, and applied learning. Students can participate in the Department’s debate club, the Com Lab, and the local chapter of Lambda Pi Eta.

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 1–3 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including…