[Commlist] Position Hugh Downs School of Human Communication - Asst Professor, Intercultural Communication

Assistant Professor

*Search for Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication*

*Hugh Downs School of Human Communication*

*The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, ASU*

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 2024. Applicants 
who are or will be at the Assistant Professor level in August, 2024 are 
encouraged to apply.

Applicants’ scholarship and teaching should focus on intercultural 
communication. Salary will be competitive based on qualifications. We 
encourage applications from scholars who work at the intersection of 
intercultural communication and Indigenous/ Black/ Disability/ Latinx/ 
Queer studies, and/or are invested in one or more of the following: 
transnational, international/global, interracial, interethnic, and/or 
intergroup communication.

HDSHC, one of the premier schools for studying human communication, 
offers interdisciplinary Ph.D., M.A., B.A., and B.S. degrees in 
communication studies. Based on research productivity measured by the 
Communication Institute for Online Scholarships, the Hugh Downs School 
is ranked in the Top 10 nationwide in the following areas: Intercultural 
Communication (6th) Interpersonal Communication (7th) Marriage & 
Intimacy (5th) Sexuality (6th) Organizational Communication (8th) 
Nonverbal Communication (10th). HDSHC faculty members and graduate 
students of intercultural communication (and related domains), embrace 
diverse theoretical, methodological and paradigmatic lenses, and study a 
variety of research topics, including communication technology (AI, IoT, 
Social Robotics); critical and cultural studies; Indigenous and 
decolonial approaches; performance studies; religion and spirituality; 
conflict communication and intercultural dialogue; migration and 
diaspora; identity, class, gender, sexuality and intersectionality; 
inequalities and disparities; social change communication; activism and 
advocacy; climate change and the anthropocene. The school actively 
collaborates with other units and centers at the university, including 
the following: Hispanic Research Center <https://hrc.asu.edu/>, 
Latina/os and American Politics Research (CLAPR) 
<https://clapr.asu.edu/>, American Indian Policy Institute 
<https://aipi.asu.edu/>, Center for Indian Education 
<https://center-for-indian-education.asu.edu/home>, Center for Asian 
Research <https://car.clas.asu.edu/>, The Melikian Center: Russian, 
Eurasian & East European Studies <https://melikian.asu.edu/>, Black 
African Coalition 
<https://eoss.asu.edu/cultural-connections/get-involved/black-african-coalition>and 
the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict <https://csrc.asu.edu/>.

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 cutting 
edge 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/ 
<https://humancommunication.clas.asu.edu/>and 
https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/ 
<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 
comprises 25 distinguished core faculty recognized for teaching and 
research excellence in areas of Human Communication including: 
intercultural, health, interpersonal, organizational, rhetoric/public 
communication, and performance studies. Our degree programs offer 
students a range of in-person and online pedagogical opportunities. The 
HDSHC faculty benefit from the use of 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. Arizona, the 
Grand Canyon state, is home to 22 Sovereign Native Nations that comprise 
27% of Arizona’s total land base. Arizona State University's four 
campuses are located in the Salt River Valley on ancestral territories 
of Indigenous peoples, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Pee Posh 
(Maricopa) Indian Communities, whose care and keeping of these lands 
allows us to be here today. The school values Arizona's distinctive 
cultural heritage and diversity; the school respectfully recognizes the 
legacy and contributions of Indigenous, Latinx, Black communities as 
well as people with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, religions, 
sexual orientations, gender identities, age, disabilities, veteran 
status, nationalities and intellectual perspectives.

Learn more about the HDSHC and ASU athttps://humancommunication.asu.edu/ 
<https://humancommunication.asu.edu/>and<https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/>https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/ 
<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>https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty 
<https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty>. In recent years ASU emerged as a 
global leader for its commitment to inclusive excellence, access and 
impact; e.g., in 
2022,<https://news.asu.edu/20220609-university-news-asu-named-hispanic-serving-institution>ASU 
named a Hispanic-Serving Institution by US Department of Education 
<https://news.asu.edu/20220609-university-news-asu-named-hispanic-serving-institution>, 
currently<https://news.asu.edu/20221114-global-engagement-asu-no-1-public-university-us-hosting-international-students>ASU 
is the No. 1 public university in US for hosting international students 
<https://news.asu.edu/20221114-global-engagement-asu-no-1-public-university-us-hosting-international-students>; 
this 
year,<https://news.asu.edu/20230801-solutions-us-africa-institute-asu-partner-advance-college-access-black-students>ASU 
partnered with US Africa Institute to advance college access for Black 
students 
<https://news.asu.edu/20230801-solutions-us-africa-institute-asu-partner-advance-college-access-black-students>.

*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 intercultural communication

●Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and 
communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

*Desired Qualifications*

**

  * Research and teaching focus on intercultural communication,
    including one or more of the following: (a) intergroup,
    interracial/interethnic, transnational, global, and/or international
    communication, (b) work at the intersection of intercultural
    communication and Indigenous/ Black/ Disability/ Latinx/ Queer studies
  * A strong record of scholarship in the applicant’s area(s) of
    specialization commensurate with years of experience
  * Evidence of excellence in teaching in intercultural communication
    and additional area(s) of specialization at the undergraduate and
    graduate level
  * Evidence of use-inspired, community embedded research, local and
    global engagement and/or principled innovation as they unfold in
    multiple settings and contexts
  * Evidence of activities related to seeking funded research
    commensurate with years of experience

  * Evidence of activities related to mentoring excellence for graduate
    and undergraduate students’ independent research projects
    commensurate with years of experience

  * 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

●Potential to foster a culture of collegiality and transparency among a 
large and diverse faculty and staff

  * Evidence of commitment to service to the university, discipline, and
    community commensurate with years of experience
*How to Apply*

To apply, please submit the following:

 1. A cover letter specifying interest in the position and how
    qualifications match the required and desired qualifications
 2. Curriculum vitae
 3. Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., syllabi, teaching 
evaluations)
 4. Evidence of excellence in scholarship (e.g., reprints of no more
    than three articles or book chapters)
 5. A list of three references (including, their names, affiliations,
    and contact details), who may be contacted at a later date

All the aforementioned documents to be submitted through Interfolio.

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

Applications received by November 1, 2023 will receive full 
consideration. If not filled, applications will be evaluated every week 
thereafter until the search is closed.

*For additional information:
*Email search committee chair: Dr. Uttaran Dutta at 
(Uttaran.Dutta /at/ asu.edu) <mailto:(Uttaran.Dutta /at/ asu.edu)>

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University 
is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without 
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any 
other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement 
(ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at 
https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html 
<https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html>and 
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX <https://www.asu.edu/titleIX>.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus 
security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security 
and Fire Safety Report is available online at 
https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf 
<https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf>. You may request 
a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 
480-965-3456.


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