Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Tenure Track

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 60k-60k / year

Posted on Aug 7, 2026

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Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Tenure Track

498435

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

$60,000, 9-Month Contract, Exempt
40 hrs per week
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Department of Communication at the University of North Dakota seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication focusing on strategic communication strategic communication, such as advertising and public relations, who employs quantitative, qualitative, and/or computational research methods. Experience in sports communication and a teaching/research record related to name, image, and likeness (NIL) will be preferred.

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please be sure to notify our Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu) right away to explore dual-career opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will receive an initial contract with an approximate effort distribution of 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service. We value a broad range of perspectives and actively seek applicants committed to the success of our students.

Publishing peer-reviewed journal articles and applying for competitive external grants on a regular basis will be expected for tenure. Annual teaching load will be 2/2. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate-level courses face-to-face and online, including but not limited to, Social Media Strategy, Sports Communication, Writing for Advertising & Public Relations, Principles of Strategic Communication, Organizational Communication, and Advertising and Society. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach graduate-level (M.A. and Ph.D.) courses such as Principles of Professional Communication, Communication and Organizations, and Information Communication Technologies. Assigned courses will be consistent with the area of expertise. As a faculty member, the candidate will be expected to organize and lead an advertising club to participate in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) and/or the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Required Competencies

Established capability of conducting and publishing scientific studies
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Ability and willingness to work with and engage people with a broad range of backgrounds within and outside the Department of Communication
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline by 8/15/2027
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of track record of research, teaching, education, and/or professional experience related to communication
Evidence of track record of research, teaching, education, and/or professional experience related to sports communication or name, image, and likeness (NIL)
Experience being part of an externally (grant)-funded research team(s)
Evidence of applying for and/or obtaining external funding
Experience incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into research and teaching
Experience offering students experiential learning opportunities
Experience teaching both undergraduate-level and graduate-level courses in a Department of Communication’s curriculum
Experience teaching online courses