Health Communication
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Public Health -
Healthcare
Public Health
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner‑centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG is nationally recognized for academic excellence, access, and affordability, ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in NC for net cost by The NY Times and No. 1
in NC for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal. With a portfolio exceeding $67 M in research activity, the university has a staff of 2,600 and an annual economic impact above $1 B for the Piedmont Triad region.
The Department of Communication Studies at UNC Greensboro invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Health Communication.
We seek a colleague who focuses on Health Communication across changing health landscapes, with a preference for scholars whose teaching and research interests align with, but are not limited to:
- Emerging trends in healthcare interventions (digital and mobile health, AI, data privacy, evidence‑based and patient‑centered perspectives).
- Integrative uses of theory and innovative methods that incorporate multi‑perspective and multi‑method approaches to health and healthcare.
- Communication strategies during periods of change and crisis (health, public safety, climate, policy, & institutional).
- Cross‑cultural and global perspectives on digital health and public safety messaging.
- Access and equity in urban and rural health contexts.
- Digital and transmedia storytelling in health and related contexts.
The successful candidate will hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field at the time of appointment (August 1, 2026).
Applicants Should Provide- Evidence of a strong research program, or the potential for a strong research program.
- A commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
- The ability to create new courses that contribute to our curriculum.
Competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to transdisciplinary research, with a potential for securing funding and partnering across the department and the university.
Other InformationTenure Status:
Tenure Track
Job Open Date: 12/08/2025
For Best Consideration: 02/06/2026
Recruitment Range:
Competitive
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