Tenure Track Faculty
7312BR
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-School of Communication

Detailed Job Description
RIT's School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in communication to begin in August 2023. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach in the graduate and undergraduate programs in the school. We are open to different research specialties in communication, but candidates shall be able to conduct independent research.

An ideal candidate will teach courses in one or more of the following areas: social media strategy/analytics, health communication, AI and communication (broadly defined), digital storytelling, digital advertising, and media planning.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Department/College Description
RITs School of Communication offers BS degrees in advertising & public relations, communication, and journalism and an MS degree in communication. The school has 26 full-time faculty members.

Our school is dedicated to outstanding teaching and individual attention to students. Our undergraduate and graduate curriculum emphasizes applied theory and practical knowledge with an interdisciplinary focus. Students can take cognate courses in the colleges of business, computing and information sciences, and art and design.

Faculty in the school conduct and publish research and creative works related to all forms of communication. The faculty can pursue professional interests in the broader Rochester region.


Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in communication or a closely related field by August 2023
• Ability to conduct research in communication
• Demonstrated teaching ability as a standalone instructor or a graduate teaching assistant
• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: social media strategy/analytics, health communication, AI and communication, media planning, and digital storytelling/advertising.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band:

How to Apply

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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