Assistant Professor of Risk Communication

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2538P

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Risk Communication

Department:
Franklin-Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Risk Communication. We are seeking a social scientist whose research and teaching interests complement the department's strengths in Interpersonal, Intergroup, and Health Communication.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD in Communication at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate will have evidence of a strong research program or the potential for a strong research program with a demonstrated specialization connected to risk communication; a commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; an ability to teach courses in empirical research methods, communication theory, science communication, and risk communication courses in the candidate's area(s) of specialty, including but not limited to: risk perceptions and decision-making, risk and resiliency, or environmental and health implications of risk.

Competitive applicants will show evidence of a commitment to multidisciplinary research and a track record or strong promise of securing extramural funding. Ideal candidates also will be enthusiastic about contributing to curricular innovation focused on Risk Communication or Communication Studies more broadly.

To apply, upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and the names of three references from people highly familiar with your research. Letters of reference and a teaching portfolio (including a teaching philosophy, a summary of course evaluations, and a sample syllabus) may be requested at a later date. For questions, please contact Search Chair, Dr. Chelsea Ratcliff, commsearch.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Location:

Athens Area