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Open Rank - Assistant/Associate professor in Intercultural Communication

Open Rank - Assistant/Associate professor in Intercultural Communication

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Other

Posted 18 days ago

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The Department of Communication & Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an open rank at Assistant or Associate Professor in Intercultural Communication Studies with an emphasis on Race, Culture, and/or Indigenous Studies to begin August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, Tenure Track position in Communication Studies. Applicants must have a PhD in Communication Studies or a related field by start date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by Nov. 15, 2025.

 Applications must demonstrate evidence of potential to contribute to our department's core strength in Intercultural Communication but also with potential  to support the department's Media emphasis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for developing a strong research program that will contribute to our department's commitment to understanding the complex relationship between communication and culture, particularly within our unique Southwest and international borderland context. Those appointed to the position will be expected to maintain a strong record of research in Communication Studies, teach courses each semester, and serve the department, college, and university. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Intercultural Communication, supervise MA and PhD students (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

To apply please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #34199. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all the required elements that must accompany the application. 

We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair Cleophas Muneri (cmuneri@unm.edu) or department chair Michael Lechuga (michaellechuga@unm.edu). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Vanessa Garcia (vgkline@unm.edu).

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution.  Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.  For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

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