STEM- Assistant Professor
About the role
The College of Communication & Information Sciences (CCIS) at The University of Alabama invites applications for nine-month tenure-track Assistant faculty positions with STEM foci, to begin August 16th 2026.
Responsibilities
- Apply STEM knowledge and training to communication and/or information issues.
- Participate in interdisciplinary, collaborative, externally funded research efforts.
- Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in STEM, Communication, Information, or related fields by time of appointment.
- A developing program of interdisciplinary scholarly research in recognized STEM venues and outlets.
- A record of teaching effectiveness, including courses with interdisciplinary students or courses covering STEM-related subjects.
Qualifications
This Area Has Been Identified As a High-impact, Strategically Relevant Domain With Significant Potential To Enhance The National And International Reputation Of The College Via Cutting-edge Research, External Funding, And High-demand Courses, Engaging With And Leveraging Existing Faculty Expertise Across These Contributions.
Skills
The Ideal Candidate Is An Interdisciplinary Scholar Who Applies STEM Knowledge And Training To Communication And/or Information Issues. This Could Include, But Is Not Limited To, Topics Such As The Following Accessibility and ComputingArtificial IntelligenceBiomedical and Health InformaticsComputational Social ScienceEthics and Social Responsibility in STEMHuman-Computer InteractionPredictive Analytics and Data ScienceEnvironmental/Health/Risk/Science Communication
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Application Instructions
Applications submitted by November 30th will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Miriam E. Sweeney (mesweeney1@ua.edu).