ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMMUNICATION & ALCOHOL STUDIES

The Department of Communication, University of Arizona, invites applications for an assistant/associate professor in communication and alcohol studies. This appointment will be made at the rank of assistant or associate professor to start in Fall 2025. The department seeks individuals who are able to work with diverse students and colleagues and who have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline, and an established and visible research program that focuses on alcohol or alcoholism and communication. This could be studied from the perspective of health, interpersonal, organizational, or mass communication. Although it is necessary to have a track record of research in alcohol studies, it is permissible for that to be part of a larger body of research on substance use and abuse. The successful applicant will also have a record of extramural funding to support alcohol and alcohol-related communication research. In addition to a strong research program, and a record of teaching excellence and service to the university, profession, and/or community are strongly desired.  This position will include teaching responsibilities at both undergraduate and graduate levels, in face to face and possibly online formats. The successful applicant will have developed a strong track record of excellence in teaching diverse populations.

The department is committed to empirical communication research, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. More information about the communication department is at www.comm.arizona.edu. For more information about the University of Arizona and the city of Tucson, visit http://employment.arizona.edu/.

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

We will begin reviewing applications by September 15, 2024 and will continue review until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer-M/W/D/V. Online application is required: Career Site (csod.com)