What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Innovation-Assistant Professor position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Number
1296
Functional Title
Communication Innovation-Assistant Professor
Position Type
Administration - Faculty
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
The Department of Communication Studies is a vibrant community of 14 full-time faculty with expertise across a range of communication subdisciplines, including interpersonal, organizational, health, environmental, digital, and instructional communication. Our researchers advance scholarship using social scientific, interpretive, and community-engaged methodologies (including qualitative, rhetorical, auto/ethnographic, and narrative approaches).
All department instructors leverage their diverse expertise to prepare students to build strong relationships, collaborate and lead effectively, craft audience-centered messages, and drive meaningful change across varied contexts. Teaching in the department emphasizes engaged and experiential learning, reflecting a commitment to the practical application of communication theory and concepts. The department’s BA program enrolls over 200 students, while the MA program serves approximately 20.
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Communicating Innovation. We seek a colleague who connects communication to creativity, collaboration, and the adoption of new ideas, technologies, and practices – with a preference for scholars whose teaching and research interests may align with, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field at the time of appointment (August 1, 2026).
Applicants Should Provide
Competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to transdisciplinary research, with a potential for securing funding and partnering across the department and the university.
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants should provide 1 syllabus on an upper-level class/seminar in their area of specialization.
Recruitment Range
Competitive
Org #-Department:
Communication Studies - 12221
Job Open Date
12/08/2025
For Best Consideration Date
02/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O
1296
Functional Title
Communication Innovation-Assistant Professor
Position Type
Administration - Faculty
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
The Department of Communication Studies is a vibrant community of 14 full-time faculty with expertise across a range of communication subdisciplines, including interpersonal, organizational, health, environmental, digital, and instructional communication. Our researchers advance scholarship using social scientific, interpretive, and community-engaged methodologies (including qualitative, rhetorical, auto/ethnographic, and narrative approaches).
All department instructors leverage their diverse expertise to prepare students to build strong relationships, collaborate and lead effectively, craft audience-centered messages, and drive meaningful change across varied contexts. Teaching in the department emphasizes engaged and experiential learning, reflecting a commitment to the practical application of communication theory and concepts. The department’s BA program enrolls over 200 students, while the MA program serves approximately 20.
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Communicating Innovation. We seek a colleague who connects communication to creativity, collaboration, and the adoption of new ideas, technologies, and practices – with a preference for scholars whose teaching and research interests may align with, but are not limited to:
- Implementation of health, environmental, and science information, digital and emerging technologies, and social media in organizational settings and public partnerships.
- Applied and critically-reflexive approaches to communication theory and practice.
- Communication advancements around technology – including digital engagement, artificial intelligence, and remote organizing.
- Collaborative and community-engaged methods for addressing emerging needs.
- Evaluation of traditional and digital messaging, social networks, and organizational practices influencing adoption, engagement, and societal outcomes related to innovation.
- Digital and transmedia storytelling in health, science, sustainability, technology, and related contexts.
The successful candidate will hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field at the time of appointment (August 1, 2026).
Applicants Should Provide
- Evidence of a strong research program, or the potential for a strong research program.
- A commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- The ability to create new courses that contribute to our curriculum.
Competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to transdisciplinary research, with a potential for securing funding and partnering across the department and the university.
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants should provide 1 syllabus on an upper-level class/seminar in their area of specialization.
Recruitment Range
Competitive
Org #-Department:
Communication Studies - 12221
Job Open Date
12/08/2025
For Best Consideration Date
02/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O