Tag: faculty position

Davidson College: Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Communication Studies, focus on intercultural/international, Davidson College, Davidson, NC, USA. Deadline: 21 November 2025.

The Communication Studies department at Davidson College invites applications for an Open-Rank position in Communication Studies, with a focus on Intercultural/International Communication starting July 1, 2026. They are seeking candidates who have both a strong commitment to interdisciplinary undergraduate education and an active research agenda. They are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching experience encompasses public speaking, intercultural and/or international communication, communication theory, research methods, and courses within secondary areas of expertise that could inform the development of elective courses within Communication Studies. Secondary areas of expertise are flexible, though candidates with scholarship in activism and social justice, and health communication are most desirable. The successful candidate’s primary teaching responsibility will be in the Communication Studies department with a periodic opportunity to contribute a course to the Writing Program. The candidate’s Ph.D. in Communication Studies should be completed by July 1, 2026. The candidate will participate in departmental and college service, such as rotational work as department chair and/or Speaking Center director, Honors Society advisor, advising senior research including capstones and theses, and serving on institutional committees. Tenure-track faculty at Davidson teach four courses in their first year and five each year thereafter.

NYU: Visiting Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies: Arts and Cultures (USA)

“JobVisiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Arts and Cultures, Liberal Studies, New York University, NY, USA. Deadline: 15 November 2025.

Liberal Studies at New York University invites applications for a one year Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2026, pending administrative and budgetary approval. The Liberal Studies Core is a dynamic liberal arts curriculum that provides a global and interdisciplinary foundation for nearly 100 NYU majors. The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts is an innovative global studies major grounded in the spatial, conceptual, and temporal understandings of a highly interconnected world, with a program of study that is distinguished by experiential learning, study away, and independent research focused in an interdisciplinary concentration. In both the LS Core and the GLS major, small, seminar-style classes and close faculty-student interaction provide students with the benefits of a liberal arts college within a large urban research university. We are especially interested in hiring qualified candidates who can contribute their research, teaching and service to the intellectual diversity and excellence of Liberal Studies and NYU.

ARTS & CULTURES
PhD in the humanities, broadly conceived (Classics, English, Comparative Literature, Global Literature, Art History (including Museum Studies), Anthropology with a Humanistic Focus, Archaeology, Indigenous Studies, Music or related fields). They seek candidates with a specialization in the Ancient World or the Global Middle Ages and Renaissance, and with a preferred focus on premodern digital humanities, archival practices, or the arts of Asia. Candidates must be able to teach with a global, interdisciplinary, and intersectional focus in the Arts and Cultures sequence of the Core Curriculum. This sequence requires exposure, training, and methodological background to teach undergraduate students about literature, as well as visual, sonic, and/or performance arts produced around the world, including in traditionally underrepresented areas from antiquity to early modern times.

NMSU: Assistant Professor of Communication (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Communication, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. Deadline: 15 November, 2025.

The Department of Communication Studies at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Communication Studies with a research interest in Communication Science/Global Communication. Specific areas of scholarship include artificial intelligence, augmented or virtual realities, and/or international communication. Research methods that utilize quantitative, qualitative, or computational approaches are highly encouraged. Other desired areas of scholarship and intellectual interest include political communication, environmental communication, conflict management, risk communication, nonprofit communication, and/or community engagement. Candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theory and methods, as well as have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of scholarship and teaching interests.

U Louvain: Lecturer or Professor of Discourse and Language Practices in Italian (Belgium)

“JobLecturer or Professor of Discourse and Language Practices in Italian, University of Louvain, Belgium. Deadline: 12 November 2025.

Within the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and Letters and the Institute for Language and Communication, Social Sciences and Humanities Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:

Teaching
You will teach courses in Italian language and linguistics (taught in Italian) for students of modern languages and literature, and courses in linguistics in your field of specialization for a wider audience (language and literature programs, communication programs, etc.), taught in French or English.  Your expertise will enable you to build up an attractive range of courses, likely to reinforce existing programs at UCLouvain and/or contribute to the introduction of new and original programs responding to the interests and concerns of future students.

Research
You will develop your research activities, including the development of research projects, in a field of linguistics and communication studies, preferably around one of the following issues:
– Intercultural pragmatics and communication
– Language interactions in professional contexts
– Multimodal discourse analysis
– Digital communication

Your scientific expertise should complement and reinforce the major lines of research developed within the UCLouvain Language & Communication Institute.

You will be responsible for the supervision of PhD theses.

Manchester U: Assistant / Associate / Professor of Communication Studies (USA)

“JobAssistant / Associate / Professor of Communication Studies, Manchester University, North Manchester, IN, USA. Deadline: 17 October 2025.

Manchester University (in Indiana) seeks a dynamic teacher-scholar to join the Communication Studies program for the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, continuing the University’s long tradition of scholarship rooted in empathy, listening, dialogue, and general semantics. The successful candidate will teach courses such as: Foundations of Human Communication, Intercultural Communication, Language & Thought, and Persuasion.

Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and/or scholarship engage with general semantics. This endowed position carries a 25% course release to support faculty-student research and community engagement. Faculty also contribute to the general education curriculum and interdisciplinary initiatives. The standard teaching load is 18 semester hours per year.

U Colorado: Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Culture (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor in Rhetoric and Culture of Radical Global Imaginaries, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA. Deadline: 16 October 2025.

The Department of Communication in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applicants for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Rhetoric and Culture of Radical Global Imaginaries. A PhD with a specialization in rhetoric and culture is required at the time of appointment, as is an emerging record of excellence in research related to: Native and Indigenous sovereignty and knowledges, decoloniality and anti-colonialism, rhetoric and law (including in areas such as race and intellectual property, post-apartheid reparations, migrant, immigrant, and refugee rights, critical Artificial Intelligence policy), planetary imaginaries, climate justice, deterritorialization, abolitionist radical imaginaries, and/or international law and policy.

Eligible candidates should be willing and able to teach classes in rhetoric and culture, as well as publish with expertise in one or more of their research areas. Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor students in their area(s) of specialty. Expectations would include teaching foundational rhetoric courses including rhetorical methods, rhetorical criticism, argumentation and advocacy, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise such as rhetoric, culture, and law.

Texas A&M: Assistant Professor of Global Media (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Global Media, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA. Deadline: 20 October 2025.

The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies Division, with a focus on global media. Successful candidates will be expected to publish, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities. This full-time, 9-month academic appointment has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

Ideal candidates will have a robust research agenda centered on global media studies. Candidates investigating media systems, audiences, media economies, industrial practices, platforms, and texts in global contexts, are welcome to apply. They are interested in research that addresses social issues and phenomena including those that reinforce department strengths within rhetorical studies, political communication, organizational communication, media studies, and/or journalism.

American U in Cairo: International Relations Theory (Egypt)

“JobAssistant/Associate Professor of International Relations Theory, The American University in Cairo, Egypt. Deadline: 26 September 2025.

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a position in International Relations starting Fall 2026. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of courses in the fields of theories of international relations including critical international relations theory, global governance and security studies. This position will involve teaching at the BA and MA levels within the Department of Political Science. It also involves MA theses supervisions. The search committee is eager to review applications of individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching, an accomplished and active research agenda, and an interest in living and working in the Middle East.

U Laval: Teaching Global Issues (Canada)

“JobTenure track faculty position in Teaching Global Issues, Graduate School of International Studies, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada. Deadline: 30 September 2025.

The Graduate School of International Studies at Université Laval, located in Quebec City, Canada, invites applications for a faculty position in teaching global issues. The selected candidate will hold the Teaching Leadership Chair in Global Issues and will work in collaboration with the Faculty of Business Administration.

The Chair is dedicated to advancing pedagogical innovation and fostering critical thinking in both teaching and research. Its goal is to train students capable of analyzing the complexity of contemporary international dynamics. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s academic programs, producing knowledge in the field of international studies, and developing innovative teaching practices that benefit not only students, but also professionals, institutions, and members of the public engaged with global challenges.

Global issues encompass a wide range of pressing and interconnected problems that define the landscape of international relations. These include the dynamics, actors, and institutions involved in collective responses to today’s global governance challenges. Areas of expertise sought by the school include, but are not limited to, the following: global health and health security; climate governance, energy, and sustainable development; conflicts below the threshold of war (e.g., cyberattacks, propaganda, subversion, disinformation, sanctions, etc.); international migration and migration policies; transformation of the international order and reform of global institutions.

The study of global issues is inherently interdisciplinary and draws on a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches. It seeks to enhance understanding of the increasing interdependence of societies, as well as the enduring tensions between state sovereignty and the imperative for international cooperation. From a pedagogical standpoint, the Chair will use innovative and cutting-edge techno-pedagogical tools to help students engage more effectively with complex global phenomena.

A research advisor will support the Chair in developing, planning, and submitting research grant applications, while also ensuring the Chair’s outreach activities are maximized. A budget will also be allocated to provide doctoral scholarships associated with the Chair.

Coventry U: International Relations (Kazakhstan)

“JobSenior Lecturer of International Relations, Coventry University, Kazakhstan. Deadline: 16 September 2025.

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of International Relations will deliver high quality education within their field of expertise and conduct impactful research within the Humanities faculty. This role involves engaging and inspiring students through innovative teaching in Foundation and Bachelor’s courses in International Relations, providing academic support and mentorship, and contributing to curriculum development. By participating in administrative duties and outreach activities, they will foster a stimulating and supportive learning environment. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will ensure that the university’s academic courses uphold the highest standards of excellence and align with the institution’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Coventry University, founded in 1843, is a forward-looking, modern institution with a proud tradition of providing high quality education. Coventry University Kazakhstan opened its doors in September 2024 to the first cohort of students at its brand-new campus, which provides world-class facilities, including interactive study spaces, a vibrant social space, a well-stocked library, and café facilities. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Coventry University Kazakhstan proudly stands as the first British university campus collaboration in the heart of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Coventry University Kazakhstan is the trading name of Coventry Kazakhstan LLP, which owns and operates the modern city-centre campus in Astana and, in collaboration with Coventry University, delivers Coventry University programmes.