Faculty Openings

Department Chair

The Department of Communication at the University of South Alabama invites applications for the position of Department Chair. The Department seeks a dynamic leader who will be responsible for the academic, personnel, financial, and administrative needs of the Department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, or a closely related field and should hold the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at a comparable institution Research and teaching specialization are open. The successful candidate will have a strong research record, a commitment to teaching excellence, and demonstrated administrative experience. The Department Chair is a twelve-month, tenure track position and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The position will begin by August 15, 2024. 

The University of South Alabama and the Department of Communication are recognized for outstanding faculty and students, including a diverse student body with many students of color and first-generation students. The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and highly encourages female, minority, and candidates from other historically underrepresented groups to apply. 

The Department of Communication offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Studies, Digital Film and Television Production, and Journalism (Broadcast and Multimedia), and a Master of Arts in Communication. More information can be found here: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/communication/

To apply, please send by email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and a statement outlining administrative vision to Dr. Ellen Harrington, Search Committee Chair, c/o Ms. Cheryl Kirkland (cbkirkland@southalabama.edu). Letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and further materials will be required at a subsequent date. For questions, candidates may contact Dr. Harrington at eharrington@southalabama.edu

Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability,  protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations

The Department of Communication at the University of South Alabama invites applicants for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track assistant professor position in Advertising and Public Relations to begin August 15, 2024. ABD candidates will be considered, but an earned Ph.D. in Advertising & Public Relations, Communication, or a closely related field is required at the time of the appointment. Candidates with expertise in the Adobe, digital content production tools and platforms, AI, big data analytics, cybersecurity or data privacy, and image and video generation are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching experience at the college level is preferred as is work experience in the field outside of academia. 

The successful candidate for the job will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Advertising & Public Relations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong research agenda, seek external funding for research and program support, work collaboratively with current faculty, and advise Advertising & Public Relations students. 

To apply, please send by email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references to Dr. Jung Hwa Choi (jchoi@southalabama.edu), Search Committee Chair, c/o Ms. Cheryl Kirkland (cbkirkland@southalabama.edu). Letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and further materials will be required at a subsequent date. For questions, candidates may contact Dr. Choi.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.