Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Assistant Professor in Communication in Augusta

Job Overview

Job ID: 286873

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

Employment Type: Full Time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Integrated Strategic Communication

Start Date: Anticipated August 1, 2026

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 to the department, college and university
• Serve on department and college committees
• Work well with both colleagues and students

Required Qualifications

• PhD in communication, mass communication, communication studies, media studies, or a closely related discipline
• Early level career as a faculty member (Assistant Professor)
• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation requirements
• Evidence of ability as a teacher
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned
• Successful experience (waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements)
• Desirable personal qualities judged based on personal interview, biographical data, and recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

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

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Academic year based position (August through May). Full‑time equivalent 1.0. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and is subject to availability of funds. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

College and Department Information

The Department of Communication at Augusta University prepares students for today’s rapidly changing workplace and emphasizes transferable skills demanded by employers. The integrated curriculum covers communication studies, journalism, public relations, and audio‑video production, supported by a video production lab, student newspaper and magazine, student television newscast, podcasts, a scholarly journal, and several student organizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to pass a background check, and applicants for positions requiring trust or vehicle use must also complete a credit check and provide motor‑vehicle reports as applicable.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Upload Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc. as a single document.