Description
Job ID: 61197
Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 month Salaried
Department: School of Communication / College of Communication & Information
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Requirements
Responsibilities:
The School of Communication at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in science communication. We seek candidates who approach this topic from a wide variety of methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, and/or critical scholars.
FSU’s School of Communication has a long-standing reputation for providing cutting-edge research, teaching excellence, and public outreach that influence and lead the field of communication and related industries. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scholarship in science communication, demonstrated through high-quality publications.
Successful candidates will be asked to teach two courses per semester.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research focused on applied and/or theoretical issues in science communication.
Seek extramural funding to support a successful research agenda.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Communication, with opportunities to develop new courses in areas of expertise.
Engage in service to the School, University, and academic community.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Communication, Information Science, and/or related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be conferred by August 2026.
Contact Info
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Katherine Dale
Search Committee Chair
Considerations:
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
How to Apply:
If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable).
Include a cover letter addressing the applicant’s research program and teaching experience, curriculum vitae (with education details), and a list of three references. Three letters of recommendation will be required at the second stage of the interview process.
The deadline to apply is October 15th.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
