Assistant Professor of Communication – University of Arkansas

🏛️ Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Communication – University of Arkansas

• Institution: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Communication, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0091072

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Regular

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

• Application Deadline: October 10, 2026 for full consideration; position remains open until filled

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Communication at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication and Democracy, beginning August 2027. The position emphasizes rhetoric, dialogue, and deliberation and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary research through the College’s Democracy as a Public Good initiative.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in communication and democratic practice.

• Develop an active research program focused on rhetoric, dialogue, deliberation, communication, and democracy.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and collaborate with scholars and community stakeholders.

• Provide strategic direction and collaboration with the Center for Communication Research.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in interdisciplinary research teams.

• Pursue opportunities for externally funded research and engagement with funding agencies.

• Provide academic service to the Department, University, and discipline.

• Responsibilities are allocated approximately 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% academic service.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal degree in Communication from an accredited institution by the date of initial appointment.

• Experience & Specializations: Active research program in rhetoric, dialogue, and deliberation, along with demonstrated teaching competency in communication and democracy.

• Preferred Qualifications: Interdisciplinary research experience, community engagement, externally funded research, and experience teaching courses related to communication and democratic practice.

• Research & Scholarly Profile: Ability to publish in top peer-reviewed outlets and contribute effectively to collaborative faculty teams.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Benefits: University contributions toward health, dental, life and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; and retirement programs with university contributions of 5–10% of salary.

• Additional Information: This is a designated research position subject to additional background review requirements under Arkansas law.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

4. Research Statement

5. List of Three Professional References – including name, title, email address, and phone number

6. Optional: Proof of Veteran Status

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: University of Arkansas System Career Site

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Dr. Lisa Corrigan – lcorriga@uark.edu

• 📅 Deadline: October 10, 2026 for full consideration; applications reviewed until the position is filled

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