Assistant Professor of Communication

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Communication

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 294969

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi‑campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The School of Communication, Film & Theatre of the University of North Georgia invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Communication. The department seeks candidates qualified to contribute to its Bachelor of Arts in Communication program primarily on the Gainesville campus. In addition to teaching some General Education Communication courses, the candidate will also teach courses such as Small Group, Communication Theory and other upper‑division coursework as needed.

Prior experience teaching online or hybrid classes is a desirable qualification for this position.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H‑1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa‑related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867‑4470.

• Teaching courses as assigned by department leadership.
• Producing scholarship that advances the faculty member's own professional development, increases student engagement, and enhances the intellectual life of the department.
• Providing academic advising and other activities that support student success.
• Engaging in service to the department, college, and university.
• Assisting with recruiting students.

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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The University of North Georgia, a regional multi‑campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student‑focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co‑curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon…