Assistant Professor of Communication Design

Elon University’s School of Communications seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position with expertise in media innovation in the Department of Communication Design, to start in Fall 2022.

Minimum qualifications include having a PhD or other terminal degree in communications or in a related discipline (or having one by the start of summer 2022) and subject matter expertise in visual design, data analytics (e.g., web and social media analytics, network analysis, natural language processing, machine learning, etc.), and/or interactive media. Professional experience that highlights media innovation is a strong plus, as well as having a combination of teaching and professional industry experience.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of under-represented groups. We also welcome those who would bring dimensions of diversity, equity and inclusion to the University's teaching and research mission. We believe that DEI is an essential foundation for excellence.

The appointee is expected to teach undergraduate courses in communication design or media analytics or master’s level graduate courses in interactive media. The appointee may also teach courses in our School’s communications core curriculum and, potentially, courses in Elon’s interdisciplinary general education Core Curriculum program. The appointee must also engage in active research, contribute to the life of the university through service, advise and mentor students, and help advance DEI strategic efforts at the department, school and university levels.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current CV, a DEI statement, and a list of at least three references. Candidates may also submit links to their digital portfolio showcasing their professional and scholarly work. The deadline to submit applications is October 22, 2021. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Elon University (www.elon.edu) has just over 7,000 students – 6,291 undergraduates and 826 graduate students – from 46 states, the District of Columbia and 3 U.S. territories, and 49 countries. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked Elon #1 in the nation for study abroad for 15 straight years. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #10 for innovation. In addition, Elon is the leader in the “Focus on Student Success” feature – the only college or university ranked in the top-20 in all eight categories of high-impact academic programs, including study abroad, learning communities, first-year experiences, senior capstones and service learning.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and it welcomes all applicants. To apply for this position or make inquiries, please send your materials to cdesearch2021@elon.edu .