Apply now Job no: 527615
Work type: On-Campus Undergraduate/Graduate
Location: Alabama
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
Department/Organization
207101 - Dean's Office-CCIS
Rank
Associate/Full Professor
Position Summary
The College of Communication & Information Sciences (CCIS) at The University of Alabama, invites applications for nine-month tenure-track Associate or Full faculty positions with STEM foci, to begin August 16th 2026.
Detailed Position Information
This area has been identified as a high-impact, strategically relevant domain with significant potential to enhance the national and international reputation of the college via cutting-edge research, external funding, and high-demand courses, engaging with and leveraging existing faculty expertise across these contributions. The ideal candidate is an interdisciplinary scholar who applies STEM knowledge and training to communication and/or information issues. This could include, but is not limited to, topics such as the following:
? Accessibility and Computing
? Artificial Intelligence
? Biomedical and Health Informatics
? Computational Social Science
? Ethics, Impact, and Social Responsibility in STEM
? Human-Computer Interaction
? Predictive Analytics and Data Science
? Environmental/Health/Risk/Science Communication
Applicants must display an ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary, collaborative, externally funded research efforts and have opportunities to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful hire will be appointed to a department in CCIS that aligns with their research areas, with the potential for a joint appointment in a secondary unit, if appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Has a Ph.D. in STEM, Communication, Information, or related fields.
? Has an established program of interdisciplinary scholarly research in recognized STEM venues and outlets.
? Record of teaching effectiveness, including courses with interdisciplinary students or courses covering STEM-related subjects.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in securing external funding. ? Desire to pursue leadership in transformation, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship. ? Recognized scholarly achievements, with evidence of an exceptional national or international reputation in their field. Desired candidates will meet Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met).
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, provide the following: 1. Cover letter highlighting the candidates overall match for the position. Please include a research statement, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. 2. Current curriculum vitae. 3. Names and contact information for three references.
About the Division/College/School
The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The colleges Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisures 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nations premier universities, UA offers bachelors, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2025 Central Standard Time
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