Assistant Professor of Communication: Theory & Methods

About the role

San Diego State University School of Communication seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in communication theory and methods. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong program of communication scholarship grounded in communication theory and methods, with applications across instructional, interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, health, environmental, or digital communication that support a rigorous and impactful research agenda. The School envisions sustained excellence in advancing communication scholarship, promoting social justice, fostering relationships, and enhancing the public good through inspired teaching, innovative collaborative research, and impactful community engagement. The candidate should complement existing disciplinary diversity spanning organizational, health, interpersonal/relational, rhetorical, intercultural, digital, and critical-cultural communication studies in a collegial environment supporting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

The faculty member will teach and serve as coordinator for three foundational undergraduate courses: communication theory (COMM 300–Conceptualizing Communication), communication methods (COMM 350–Investigating Communication), and the culminating undergraduate capstone course (COMM 495–Communication Capstone). At the graduate level, they will teach foundational courses in communication theory (COMM 610) and methods (COMM 602). They are expected to develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship, teach communication courses, and engage in campus and professional service activities.

Requirements

• A record of original research/scholarly accomplishments.
• Demonstrated capacity to: develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship; teach communication courses; engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least three of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
• PhD degree in communication, with all degree requirements met, by date of hire.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated expertise in the discipline