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Faculty 9 Job Description The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The teaching load is eight courses per academic year (4/4). We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include a sequence of Public Relations courses, such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Methods, and Public Relations Campaigns, as well as related courses including Sports Public Relations and Digital Media. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media, Ethics and Leadership, Media Writing, Crisis Communication and Management, and Special Event Planning, depending on the successful candidate's expertise and experience. Courses are offered in both in-person and online formats. The department is home to an award-winning chapter of

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at UAB. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience advising successful student organizations or demonstrated interest in mentoring and supporting student professional development through engagement with the chapter. The Department of Communication Studies at UAB offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication and serves the core curriculum. See the departmental website for more information.

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//www.uab.edu/cas/communication/ . Qualified applicants should upload the following application materials: a cover letter indicating how the candidate's qualifications and experience prepare them for this position. a curriculum vitae. a teaching portfolio, including a teaching philosophy statement, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness. names and contact information for three professional references. sample syllabi of courses taught. Review of applications will begin immediately, and all applications submitted by December 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Jacquelyn S. Shaia at jsshaia@uab.edu . The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments - home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees - make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has - for more than five decades - produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America's No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries. Most recently, UAB earned the distinction of being named to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll. Required Qualifications The successful applicant must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in Public Relations, Communication, Media or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2027. Preferred Qualifications We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses.

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10/01/2026 Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Special Instructions to Applicants The uploaded teaching portfolio should include: a teaching philosophy statement, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness. Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.