Appointment Type: Tenure Track
State Title: Assistant Professor
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35-hour work week/Full-time
Expected Term : 8/9/2027 - 6/8/2030
Compensation: Range 22, $93,659.67
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Position Overview
The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film (CJF) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in technology-mediated interpersonal communication. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar whose research and teaching expertise centers on the intersection of interpersonal or relational communication and technology-mediated communication.
The successful candidate's research program should keep interpersonal or relational communication at its core, even as it engages with technology. Examples of research programs that align with this position include how technology-mediated communication shapes identity and/or personal and relational well-being; how communication processes such as conflict management, self-disclosure, and social support unfold through technology-mediated channels; and how technology-mediated communication is used within, or influences, couples and families. Research centered on digital media, mass communication, or technology in society that does not also engage relational or interpersonal communication falls outside the scope of this search.
Consistent with TCNJ's teacher-scholar model, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including Introduction to Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, and Research Methods, along with technology-mediated interpersonal communication courses that reflect their research expertise, while developing curriculum that bridges theory and practice. They will also mentor undergraduate students in professional development and research. In their research role, the faculty member will conduct original research in technology-mediated interpersonal communication, publish in peer-reviewed journals and other appropriate venues, present at professional conferences, and collaborate with departmental colleagues. Service expectations include participating in departmental, school, and college-level service, contributing to professional organizations and the broader academic community, and engaging in community outreach as appropriate.
About the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film
The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film (CJF) is one of the four departments within TCNJ's School of the Arts and Communication. The department offers three majors: Communication Studies, Film and Television, and Journalism and Professional Writing, serving over 250 major students. There are four specializations in the Communication Studies major: Emerging Communication Technologies, Health Communication, Interpersonal and Strategic Communication, and Mass Media and Social Media. Aligned with the School's mission, CJF cultivates analytical, critical, and creative thinking while fostering conscientious global citizenship and lifelong learning. Through integrated teaching and scholarship, we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and chosen careers. Our departmental mission centers on maximizing student engagement in the discovery and creation of knowledge, art, and information. We encourage independent initiative and inquiry while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. Our faculty serve as active professional scholars and writers who significantly advance knowledge and understanding in their respective fields. Additionally, CJF faculty prepare students to engage thoughtfully with a range of perspectives, experiences, and communities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve and strengthen the communities in which they will live and work.
For more information about the departments, please visit https://cjf.tcnj.edu/ .
Qualifications
Required:
State Title: Assistant Professor
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35-hour work week/Full-time
Expected Term : 8/9/2027 - 6/8/2030
Compensation: Range 22, $93,659.67
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Position Overview
The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film (CJF) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in technology-mediated interpersonal communication. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar whose research and teaching expertise centers on the intersection of interpersonal or relational communication and technology-mediated communication.
The successful candidate's research program should keep interpersonal or relational communication at its core, even as it engages with technology. Examples of research programs that align with this position include how technology-mediated communication shapes identity and/or personal and relational well-being; how communication processes such as conflict management, self-disclosure, and social support unfold through technology-mediated channels; and how technology-mediated communication is used within, or influences, couples and families. Research centered on digital media, mass communication, or technology in society that does not also engage relational or interpersonal communication falls outside the scope of this search.
Consistent with TCNJ's teacher-scholar model, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including Introduction to Communication Theory, Interpersonal Communication, and Research Methods, along with technology-mediated interpersonal communication courses that reflect their research expertise, while developing curriculum that bridges theory and practice. They will also mentor undergraduate students in professional development and research. In their research role, the faculty member will conduct original research in technology-mediated interpersonal communication, publish in peer-reviewed journals and other appropriate venues, present at professional conferences, and collaborate with departmental colleagues. Service expectations include participating in departmental, school, and college-level service, contributing to professional organizations and the broader academic community, and engaging in community outreach as appropriate.
About the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film
The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film (CJF) is one of the four departments within TCNJ's School of the Arts and Communication. The department offers three majors: Communication Studies, Film and Television, and Journalism and Professional Writing, serving over 250 major students. There are four specializations in the Communication Studies major: Emerging Communication Technologies, Health Communication, Interpersonal and Strategic Communication, and Mass Media and Social Media. Aligned with the School's mission, CJF cultivates analytical, critical, and creative thinking while fostering conscientious global citizenship and lifelong learning. Through integrated teaching and scholarship, we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and chosen careers. Our departmental mission centers on maximizing student engagement in the discovery and creation of knowledge, art, and information. We encourage independent initiative and inquiry while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. Our faculty serve as active professional scholars and writers who significantly advance knowledge and understanding in their respective fields. Additionally, CJF faculty prepare students to engage thoughtfully with a range of perspectives, experiences, and communities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve and strengthen the communities in which they will live and work.
For more information about the departments, please visit https://cjf.tcnj.edu/ .
Qualifications
Required:
- Have a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related
field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered
but must complete all degree requirements before starting the
position.