The Department of Communication & Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication Studies and Race, Culture, and/or Indigenous Studies with a possible emphasis in Health Communication position to begin in August 2025. The Department of Communication and Journalism has a strong focus on the study of culture and communication with graduate concentrations in intercultural communication, health communication and culture, and media. Candidates who study communication and culture from different methodologies are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication Studies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by May 16, 2025.  

Applications must demonstrate evidence of potential to contribute to our department's core strengths in Intercultural Communication and possibly Health Communication while teaching a 3-3 load and participating in our graduate program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for developing a strong research program and will contribute to our department's commitment to understanding the complex relationship between communication and culture. 

The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Intercultural Communication and/or Health communication, involve and participate in M.A. and Ph.D. students (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses, including core seminars and method courses. 

To apply please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #33162. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all the required elements that must accompany the application.

Minimum Qualification:

1.      Ph.D. in Communication Studies or closely related field by start date of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

1.      Strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels 

2.      Potential to develop research program and publications in the areas of Communication Studies on Race, Culture, and/or Indigenous Studies

3.      Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels 

4.      Ability to contribute to other core areas in the department 

5.      A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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