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Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in Professional and Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence
Job in
Richardson, Dallas County, Texas, 75080, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
University of Texas at Dallas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Creative Arts/Media
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
Position Description
The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies with emphasis in Professional and Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence (AI). A PhD in Communication, Communication Studies, Technical/Professional Communication, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have an active research agenda in professional/technical communication and artificial intelligence (AI).
Possible focus areas for that research might include human-AI collaboration in professional/technical communication, ethical implications of AI in technical communication, or AI's impact on efficiency and automation in technical communication processes.
Teaching responsibilities will include upper- and lower-level courses in communication studies as well as courses within the university's core curriculum. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching introductory professional and technical communication courses as well as service technical communication courses for students from STEM disciplines. The person appointed to this position will also teach courses supporting the program's new baccalaureate degree in Professional Communication and Digital Media Studies.
The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum
Education and Experience:
A PhD or equivalent in Communication, Communication Studies, Technical/Professional Communication, or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred
Education and Experience:
An active research agenda in professional/technical communication and artificial intelligence (AI) is preferred. Possible focus areas for that research might include human-AI collaboration and technical communication, ethical and practical implications of AI in technical/professional communication, and AI's impact on efficiency and automation in technical communication processes. Experience teaching service courses in technical and professional communication courses to students from STEM disciplines is also preferred.
The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology and the Communication Program
The Communication Studies Program at The University of Texas Dallas offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with both faculty and students across the school. Faculty members include historians, creative writers and artists, scholars of visual culture and literature, and more. The Communication Program's objective is to teach students the theories, concepts and skills that will enable them to adapt to the rapid change and global interdependence that characterizes the 21st Century.
The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology is a community of scholars, artists, and creative practitioners defined by their creativity, critical thinking, and cross-cultural
understanding. Within the context of a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, the Bass School fosters the fluid movement between traditional…
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