The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track position in health and medical communication at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2024. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related area, along with the demonstration of: - An active research agenda that can lead to significant publications and external grants - The ability to teach courses in the theory, research, and practice of communication studies, with a topical focus in health - A commitment and ability to work with a diverse student population of undergraduate and graduate students - Dedication to interdisciplinary work and inter-university research opportunities The department seeks a versatile scholar who excels in an interdisciplinary environment, both within the department and on campus more broadly. We welcome applications from candidates with research interests in health and are open to scholars who are situated within or across any of the concentration areas in the department, including: health communication; organizational communication; media and technology studies; rhetoric, culture, and social change; and/or public relations. Ideally, the successful candidate should have familiarity with quantitative, mixed, critical, or emerging methodologies; demonstrate potential for community-engaged scholarship; and align their research with one or more of the university’s Research Areas of Focus and Distinction ( https://research.charlotte.edu/research-areas-focus-and-distinction <http://send.natcom.org/link.cfm?r=EZOsG_La6sjNGevnx9n2Gw~~&pe=paYTiH-ButtRlJvMtfY5ybxwErd1rrdkEwtEumw8efQfneVtsSWq4XVdLX96esGY-uGm8XWsOTJXCyhXkUYXww~~&t=xY_tukS925p8v56-NDN7TQ~~>), including but not limited to socioeconomic mobility, urban health, migration and diaspora studies. They should be able to participate in multidisciplinary teams in the college and at the university and demonstrate potential for collaborations with faculty in the department that support the University’s “top tier” research mission. The department also seeks a committed teacher who can situate themselves within the university’s Strategic Plan ( https://strategicplan.charlotte.edu/full-plan-and-glossary <http://send.natcom.org/link.cfm?r=EZOsG_La6sjNGevnx9n2Gw~~&pe=QKN3mu93vpniKIX9S9XM7n9qp67kjDUeapFo1yjoAa9TaLY3P3O3cQ74nce-148-ptoPyn5DXU9Gp_vUPS5eHg~~&t=xY_tukS925p8v56-NDN7TQ~~>), which has a particular focus on engaging a diverse student body that includes many first generation, transfer, military, working, and non-traditional students. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage students of different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities, helping to remove barriers in order to ensure the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and Master’s students in the Department of Communication Studies. The standard teaching load is two classes each semester during the probationary period. Depending on scholarly interest, candidates may affiliate with doctoral programs (e.g., Organizational Science, Health Psychology, Public Health Sciences) or undergraduate programs (e.g., Data Science, Health and Medical Humanities, Capitalism Studies). The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (https://www.charlotte.edu/ <http://send.natcom.org/link.cfm?r=EZOsG_La6sjNGevnx9n2Gw~~&pe=4HTSpE1n76RHtwQNLJEo9T-U4vSeoezfGZJPXiDjXqhRWBFgPBXNaHFiRTVU-G0pt4eUBRhXJguOxJj2_QXJ5w~~&t=xY_tukS925p8v56-NDN7TQ~~>) is a doctoral, research-intensive urban university, located on an expanding modern campus. The second largest of the 16 UNC System campuses, UNC Charlotte is a diverse and inclusive institution, offering more than 30,000 culturally and ethnically varied students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. It supports faculty with excellent family and medical leave policies, junior faculty development awards, internal faculty research grant opportunities, and other research opportunities. Charlotte offers a dynamic space to live, work and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. As the 15th largest U.S. city, Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live (#20 on the 2021-22 list by U.S. News and World Report). The Department of Communication Studies ( https://communication.charlotte.edu/ <http://send.natcom.org/link.cfm?r=EZOsG_La6sjNGevnx9n2Gw~~&pe=w4_rILKOmwX9zqnkDRDjuEVRBaul0ika-EOX-SDPlQJK5xbsG5F0IiJTLXZFBHdIhDjy48xmx74I2YGemhQTwA~~&t=xY_tukS925p8v56-NDN7TQ~~>) has 27 full-time faculty with areas of emphasis in health communication; organizational communication; public relations; media and technology studies; and rhetoric, culture, and social change. The department serves approximately 870 majors and minors and 25 Master’s students. The department’s primary mission is to provide high quality instruction to its undergraduate and graduate students, and to contribute significantly to the understanding of communication issues as they affect people’s lives, especially in the Charlotte metropolitan region. Through its teaching, scholarship and service the department is committed to serving diverse populations. The review of applications will begin October 22, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ <http://send.natcom.org/link.cfm?r=EZOsG_La6sjNGevnx9n2Gw~~&pe=LgfvoLnHLOYgNUf2oASMsOovPzrV6ZLaflDRd2_dSWCyQfAxJWebD6qp5TsuqrQMAoqdI8CiM8tMCuoOEMhfOw~~&t=xY_tukS925p8v56-NDN7TQ~~>, position #5313. Please upload a cover letter responding to the qualifications listed above, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Contact Dr. Erin Basinger (erin.basinger@charlotte.edu, Search Committee Chair), or Dr. Dan Grano (dgrano@charlotte.edu, Chair of the Department of Communication Studies) with questions. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained; the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree. This institution does not offer benefits to domestic partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses. This institution provides the following trans-affirming healthcare coverage: - None: Our healthcare plan does not include trans-affirming healthcare coverage for TGE faculty This institution provides the following support - This institution does not provide support for faculty-parents of TGE youth.