Augusta University is hiring: Assistant Professor in Communication in Augusta

Overview

Assistant Professor in Integrated Strategic Communication – Augusta University, Summerville Campus. This tenure-track position is anticipated to begin August 1, 2026.

Department: Communication. The candidate will typically teach in Health Communication, Campaigns, Social Media, and COMM 1110 (public speaking). The department seeks a candidate with a robust research record who will contribute to department and college service, and work effectively with colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Health Communication, Campaigns, Social Media, and COMM 1110 (public speaking).
• Maintain a robust record of research and conduct peer-reviewed research.
• Provide service for the department, college, and university.

Required Qualifications

PhD in communication, mass communication, communication studies, or media studies, or a closely related discipline.

• Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member.
• Employment qualifications for all USG institutions and academic ranks include: alignment with SACSCOC accreditation requirements; evidence of teaching ability; evidence of scholarly activity and ability in other duties; successful experience (waived for those just entering the profession if other requirements are met); desirable personal qualities assessed via interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to teach media analytics.
• Expertise in research methods.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Academic year position, typically August through May, with full-time equivalent (FTE) of 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to funds availability.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full-time employees employed for more than six months may be eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at hire and consider experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs via the annual Promotion and Tenure process.

For information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website.

College/Department Information

The Department of Communication at Augusta University prepares students for today’s changing workplace with transferable skills demanded by employers. Programs include communication studies, journalism, public relations, and audio/video production. Facilities include a video production lab, student newspaper and magazine, student television newscast, student-produced podcasts, a scholarly journal, and student organizations such as the Media Club and the Society of Professional Journalists.

The Department is housed in the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, which includes seven departments, over 1,300 majors, and multiple programs and institutes that support faculty research and development.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, with campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. The university emphasizes real-world experiences, community engagement, and partnerships addressing health, security, economic, and societal concerns locally and statewide. The USG values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect guide all activities. More details at the Augusta University and USG websites can be found online.

Location

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates must pass a background check prior to starting. Additional checks may apply depending on duties (e.g., credit check for Positions of Trust, driving record for university vehicles). For faculty hires, final candidates must provide original transcripts or educational credential evaluations for foreign-trained candidates.

All employees are responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered, apply online at the Augusta University jobs portal. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as a single document.