Hello AoIR Folks! I hope one of you will come by my new colleague. Let me know if you have any questions about the department, institution, or state. Best, Steph (Schulte) Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Communication in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication and Technology to start in August 2024. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. We seek a candidate whose research and teaching focus on areas pertaining to Communication and Technology. The ideal candidate will exhibit strengths in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, with research that contributes to one or more areas, including interpersonal communication, mediated communication, organizational communication, and health communication. Competitive applicants will also demonstrate an ability to provide strategic direction and collaboration with our Center for Communication Research, as well as success in working with interdisciplinary research teams, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and engaging regional, state, and national funding agencies. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. About the Department The Department of Communication is committed to excellence in scholarship, instruction, and expression of human communication. We nurture a thriving intellectual community by bridging the humanities and social sciences. Discovery, learning, diversity, and engagement are the hallmarks of this community. Visit https://communication.uark.edu/ The Department hosts the Center for Communication Research (CCR) which facilitates collaborative, interdisciplinary social research within the University of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas region, and broader intellectual community. The CCR seeks to stimulate and support interdisciplinary collaborations; provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate participation; engage regional, state, and national funding agencies; and acquire and maintain the equipment necessary to support research endeavors. The CCR manages a research lab space that includes state-of-the-art technology for studying all facets of communication. The Department is committed to hiring faculty and staff who support the missions of the Fulbright College and the University of Arkansas to promote a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from candidates whose scholarship, research and/or teaching is related to social justice, civic engagement, and the representation of marginalized people and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants to provide evidence of how their research, teaching, and/or service contributes to equity efforts in their application materials. Duties will include: 40% Teaching / 40% Research / 20% Service Minimum Qualifications: - Terminal degree in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment - An active research agenda in Communication - Demonstrated competency in the classroom Preferred Qualifications: - Research commensurate with institutions holding the highest Carnegie classification and with the level of appointment - Evidence of an interdisciplinary research program - Evidence of potential to work in a lab-based setting - Experience with externally funded research - Demonstrated success working with underrepresented communities and diverse populations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): - Knowledge of and participation in contemporary scholarly conversations regarding communication and technology - Ability to engage with funded research teams Additional Information: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completed applications received by 11/15/2023, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chairs Abe Khan at abrahamk@uark.edu or Ringo Jones at rej025@uark.edu. Applicants must submit - a curriculum vitae, - a cover letter/letter of application, - a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews. *All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS <https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS> * *Stephanie Ricker Schulte* Associate Dean | Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Professor | Department of Communication