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Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Tenure Track

Grand Forks, ND • On-site

University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Tenure Track

Apply now Job no: 498435
Work type: Full-time Faculty
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty

Salary/Position Classification
  • $65,000, 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
To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/30/2026 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.  

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
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