Job Details
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 diverse 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 diverse students and colleagues 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. Official transcripts from the highest educational institution must be provided 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
Minimum Hiring Salary
$65,000
Work Schedule/Start Date
Position is full-time, benefited, and exempt. The dates of initial contract are August 16, 2027 – May 15, 2028. Summer teaching may be available but is neither guaranteed nor required.
To Apply
To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2026, and include the following materials:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- List of at least three references (including contact information)
Position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Joonghwa Lee, at joonghwa.lee@und.edu.
Additional Information
Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having very high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with nearly 16,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of roughly 60,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.