University of Georgia is hiring: Full Professor in Health Communication in Athen

Overview

Full Professor in Health Communication. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.

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Posting Details

Posting Number F2539P
Working Title: Full Professor in Health Communication
Department: Franklin-Communication Studies
College/Unit/Department: The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Communication Studies

About the University

The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs faculty and staff and serves a large student population.

Role and Responsibilities

The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a full-time, Full Professor position in Health Communication with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Responsibilities include:

• Carry out research;
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in research methods, communication theory, and the candidate’s area of scholarly expertise;
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students;
• Perform service to the department and university;
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration across a comprehensive university; foster collaborations with UGA’s School of Medicine and the planned School of Nursing;
• Contribute to curricular innovation focused on Health Communication or Communication Studies more broadly.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: A PhD in Communication Studies or a relevant field. Candidates considered for the Full Professor rank must have qualifications and credentials commensurate with the promotion-tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. Relevant/Preferred education, experience, licensure, and/or certification are described; consideration for advancement to Full Professor is noted for candidates who are Associate Professors with potential for promotion.

Preferred/Additional: An accomplished social scientist with internationally recognized expertise in Health Communication, a well-developed and active program of research, and a strong record of securing external funding.

Application Materials

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) the names of three references from people highly familiar with your research. Letters of reference and a teaching portfolio (including a teaching philosophy, a summary of course evaluations, and a sample syllabus) may be requested at a later date. For questions, please contact Search Chair, Dr. Analisa Arroyo, arroyo@uga.edu. All applications received by December 1, 2025, will receive full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled.

Background and Policies

Background checks are required for all offers of employment and may include a criminal background check and verification of credentials and previous employment history. A pre-employment drug test may be required for certain positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Classification Title: Professor
FLSA: Faculty Rank Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenured

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in Communication Studies or relevant field is required. Position Summary: The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a full-time Full Professor position in Health Communication with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate should be committed to multidisciplinary collaboration and curricular innovation. Candidates may be advanced Associate Professors with potential for promotion to Full Professor upon hire.

Posting and Contact Details

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Special Instructions to Applicants: See above for required documents. For questions, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Analisa Arroyo, arroyo@uga.edu.