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Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Tenure-Track

  • 495483
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $65,000, 9-month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Communication at the University of North Dakota seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor who has expertise in strategic communication and employs either quantitative, qualitative, and/or computational research methods. Experience in sports communication is a plus. The position begins August 16, 2025, and is contingent upon availability of funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

Publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and application for and obtainment of external grants on a regular basis will be expected for tenure. Annual teaching load will be 2/1 or 1/2 in the first year of appointment and 2/2 in subsequent years. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses face-to-face and online, including but not limited to COMM 345 Social Media Strategy, COMM 352 Writing for Advertising & Public Relations, COMM 430 AD/PR Campaigns, COMM 451 Risk and Crisis Communication, COMM 527 Persuasion & Persuasive Communication. Assigned courses will be consistent with the area of expertise. All faculty, including the person hired for this position, are expected to contribute service within the department, college, university, and community.

The successful applicant will receive an initial contract with an approximate effort distribution of 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek applicants committed to the success of our students.

Required Competencies

  • Established capability of conducting and publishing scientific studies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to teach,
    inspire, and mentor students
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
    staff, and students
  • Ability and willingness to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within
    and outside the Department of Communication
  • Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline by August 15, 2025
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional experience in strategic communication
  • Evidence of track record of research, teaching, education, and/or professional experience
    related to Communication
  • Experience being part of an externally (grant)-funded research team(s)
  • Evidence of applying for and/or obtaining external funding
  • Experience incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into research and teaching
  • Experience offering students experiential learning opportunities
  • Experience teaching both undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses in a
    Department of Communication’s curriculum
  • Experience teaching online courses

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/18/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • List of at least three references (including contact information)

 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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