Communication Innovation-Assistant Professor

Position InformationPosition Number 1296 Functional Title Communication Innovation-Assistant Professor Position Type Administration - Faculty Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University InformationLocated 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 UnitThe 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 SummaryThe 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.Minimum QualificationsThe 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 studentsThe ability to create new courses that contribute to our curriculum.Preferred QualificationsCompetitive 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 ApplicantsApplicants 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 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSAADA ChecklistADA Checklist"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).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 Work EnvironmentApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResume/CVCover LetterList of ReferencesOptional DocumentsLink to Professional PortfolioUnofficial Transcript(s)Teaching PhilosophySupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:UNCGjobsearch WebsiteGreensboro News & RecordCarolina PeacemakerOther NewspaperThe Chronicle of Higher EducationInside Higher EdOther Professional JournalNCWorks.govUNC System Job BoardOther Online Job BoardPersonal NetworkingOther* * If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.(Open Ended Question)* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?YesNo* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?YesNo