What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Innovation-Assistant Professor position at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 1296 |
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| 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:
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| Minimum Qualifications | 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:
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| Preferred Qualifications | 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 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Permanent |
| Time Limited Duration | |
| Number of Months per Year | 9 |
| FLSA |
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. EOE AA/M/F/D/V