Assistant Professor of Communication – University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Communication – University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

• Institution: University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

• Academic Unit / Department: Communication & Information Science

• Position Title: Assistant Professor – Communication

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Academic-Year, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Organizational and Strategic Communication

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience; exact salary not specified

• Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

• Application Deadline: October 29, 2026 – For Full Consideration

• Expected Start Date: August 23, 2027

Overview of Role

The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organizational and Strategic Communication.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, student mentoring, program development, institutional service, and community engagement. Candidates with professional experience in areas such as Organizational Communication, Human Resources, Public Relations, Social Media, or other communication-centered professions are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Organizational and Strategic Communication.

• Deliver courses in both online and in-person formats.

• Potential teaching areas include:

  • Organizational Communication

  • Cases in Communication and Media Management

  • Persuasion and Argumentation

• Develop new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise.

• Contribute to Public Relations and Social Media emphases.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Maintain an active research agenda.

• Collaborate with students and faculty on research.

• Participate in institutional and community service.

• Engage with local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

• Contribute to ongoing program development.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the end of the 2027–2028 academic year.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.

Candidates who have not completed the doctorate by the start date may initially be appointed at the rank of Instructor. Upon completion of the doctorate, the title will change to Assistant Professor.

Research & Professional Focus

Relevant areas may include:

• Organizational Communication

• Strategic Communication

• Public Relations

• Social Media

• Communication and Media Management

• Human Resources Communication

• Community and Organizational Engagement

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain sustained scholarly activity and contribute to collaborative research and applied engagement opportunities.

Nature of Appointment

• Academic-year appointment

• Tenure-track position

• Home campus: Green Bay

• Tenure and promotion consideration normally occurs within six years.

• Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor occurs simultaneously with tenure.

• Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service are required for retention and promotion.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter addressing qualifications for the position

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

4. One Sample of Scholarship

Applicants should ensure all required documents are included before submitting, as application materials cannot be edited or added after submission.

Application Process

• Application Deadline: October 29, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 23, 2027

• Human Resources Contact: (920) 465-2390

• Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

• Applications should be submitted through the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay employment portal.

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