Description

The San Diego State University School of Communication seeks to hire a tenure-track
assistant professor with expertise in communication theory and methods. The successful
candidate is expected to have a strong program of communication scholarship grounded in
communication theory and methods, with applications across instructional, interpersonal,
intercultural, organizational, health, environmental, or digital communication that support a
rigorous and impactful research agenda. The faculty member will be expected to teach and
serve as the coordinator for three foundational undergraduate courses: communication
theory (COMM 300–Conceptualizing Communication), communication methods (COMM
350–Investigating Communication), and the culminating undergraduate capstone course
(COMM 495–Communication Capstone). At the graduate level, they will teach
foundational courses in communication theory (COMM 610) and methods (COMM
602). Apply via PageUp by October 16, 2026. If you have questions about the job
description and/or qualifications after reviewing the PageUp job announcement, please
contact Dr. Heather Canary, Search Committee Chair, at hcanary@sdsu.edu.
The School of Communication envisions sustained excellence in advancing communication
scholarship, promoting social justice, fostering relationships, and enhancing the public
good. We enact this vision through inspired teaching, innovative collaborative research, and
impactful community engagement. The School of Communication is looking for a candidate
who complements our existing disciplinary diversity spanning organizational, health,
interpersonal/relational, rhetorical, intercultural, digital, and critical-cultural communication
studies in a collegial environment that supports interdisciplinary collaboration. To learn
more, please visit https://communication.sdsu.edu/.

Requirements

Qualifications
Required qualifications by date of application
A record of original research/scholarly accomplishments
Demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of
research/scholarship, b) teach communication courses; and c) engage in both
campus and professional service activities.
Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least three of
the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Required qualifications by date of hire
PhD degree in communication, with all degree requirements met.
Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies
Record of teaching foundational communication courses at the undergraduate and/or
graduate levels
Strong program of communication scholarship within the context of instructional,
interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, health, and/or digital communication
research that aligns with our R1 university goals
Experience with peer mentorship, exploring best pedagogical practices in teaching
and learning, and willingness to take on administrative responsibilities
Interest in securing extramural funding
Ability to direct advanced undergraduate and/or graduate student research