[Commlist] Job Posting: Assistant Professor Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

Assistant Professor
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Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hugh Downs School of Human Communication

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (HDSHC) in the College of 
Liberal Arts and Sciences on the Tempe Campus of Arizona State 
University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position 
as Assistant Professor who will be required to teach in-person on the 
Tempe campus with an anticipated start date of August 2023. Applicants 
who are or will be at the Assistant Professor level in August, 2023 are 
encouraged to apply.
We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship and 
teaching focus is in intercultural communication and/or performance 
studies. Salary will be competitive based on qualifications.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty working to advance 
innovative research and excellence in teaching through their efforts 
with a diverse and growing undergraduate and graduate student population 
at Arizona State University. The School’s mission is to produce 
innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching that responds 
to pressing issues in the world today.  We invite you to learn more 
about the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication and Arizona State 
University by visiting https://humancommunication.clas.asu.edu/ and 
https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, respectively.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a 
rigorous research program; teach courses at the undergraduate and 
graduate levels; contribute to curriculum development and graduate 
advising; serve on school, college, and university committees; and 
provide service to the school, professional associations, and the community.
Department Statement
A uniquely collaborative group, in 2019 the HDSHC completed a 
School-wide program review that showcased their notable breadth of 
teaching and research, collegial and interdisciplinary nature and 
outlined shared strategic aspirations for the coming years. The HDSHC is 
comprised of 26 distinguished core faculty and offers BA, BS, MA, and 
Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty are recognized for teaching and research 
excellence in areas of Human Communication including: health, 
intercultural, interpersonal, organizational, rhetoric/public 
communication and performance studies. Online programs, including a 
minor, BS, BA and MA, have experienced exponential growth and the School 
looks forward to continuing the upward trajectory. The HDSHC offers 
laboratory facilities, computer resources, project support, grant 
development support, and The Empty Space performance venue.
ASU’s location offers the resources of a major metropolitan area (5+ 
million) in a state with spectacular natural scenery and recreational 
areas, sublime winters, and a culturally rich population. Learn more 
about the HDSHC and ASU at https://humancommunication.asu.edu/ and 
https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, respectively. Learn more about 
what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting 
https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.
Minimum Qualifications


Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field by the time of appointment
Record of scholarship (research and/or creative activity) and teaching 
focused in one of or both of the following areas: a) 
intercultural/international communication, b) performance studies.
Demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of diverse student 
populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities and to creating 
and maintaining an inclusive environment

Desired Qualifications

Research and teaching focus in race or ethnicity, including one or more 
of the following: intercultural &/international dimensions of 
racialization and embodiment, historical and mediated representations, 
structural and digital inequities, performance, community embeddedness, 
and global engagement
A strong record of scholarship (research and/or creative activity) in 
the applicant’s area(s) of specialization.            Evidence of 
commitment to service to the university, discipline and community 
Evidence of excellence in teaching in area(s) of specialization
Promise of mentoring excellence for graduate and undergraduate students’ 
independent research projects
Ability to contribute to research and teaching in one or more of the 
School’s core areas (intercultural, organizational, interpersonal, 
rhetoric & public communication or performance studies) Ability to 
contribute to research and teaching in one or more of the School’s 
research collaboratives: Intercultural Communication and Global 
Engagement (ICGlobal), The Intersections of Civil, Critical, and 
Creative Communication (I4C), The Transformation Project, Health 
Communication Initiative, or the Center for Strategic Communication 
Potential to foster collaborations with other Units in the University
Promise in seeking external funding
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
A cover letter specifying interest in the position and how 
qualifications match the required and desired qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations)
Evidence of excellence in scholarship (e.g., reprints of no more than 
three articles or book chapters)
Two letters of recommendation (to be submitted through Interfolio)
A statement on how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity 
and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence and 
the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication’s commitments to diversity 
and justice.

Application materials should be sent electronically using this link: 
http://apply.interfolio.com/114433

The initial deadline to apply is November 11, 2022 If not filled, 
applications will be evaluated every week thereafter until the search is 
closed.
For additional information:
Email search committee chair: Dr. Pauline Hope Cheong at 
(Pauline.Cheong /at/ asu.edu)

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and 
continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We 
are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity 
of the academic community.
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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, 
disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by 
law. (See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and 
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
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campus security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual 
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480-965-3456.
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produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical 
or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, 
Equity and Inclusion’s webpage.
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