[Commlist] Job: Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication

The Department of Communication  at the University of Kentucky is hiring 
a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organizational Communication. We 
are especially interested in candidates from a theory-driven and 
empirical research program.

See
https://comm.uky.edu/job-openings/assistant-professor-organizational

The application deadline is October 1, with review of applications 
scheduled to begin on September 19th.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee 
Chair, Andy Pilny via email at (andy.pilny /at/ uky.edu)

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Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication

The Department of Communication in the College of Communication and 
Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a 
tenure-eligible (also known as tenure-track) position at the Assistant 
Professor level (Regular Title Series) with an anticipated start date of 
Aug. 16, 2023. Tenure-eligible means candidates must first meet the 
prescribed criteria per Administrative Regulation 2:2-1 and statements 
of evidence to be granted tenure. [Apply here.]

Qualifications & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate, for this nine-month assignment period, will 
have a Ph.D. in communication by Aug. 16, 2023, and experience in 
organizational communication. Excellence in research and teaching, as 
well as publication credentials commensurate with departments in a major 
research university, is required. A record of or potential for 
extramural funding, as well as a commitment to collaborative, 
interdisciplinary research, is desired. We also encourage candidates 
whose research intersects with or extends department strengths in 
health, interpersonal/intergroup, sport, and media communication.

Responsibilities include actively engaging in theory-driven, empirical 
research from a social scientific perspective, teaching two courses per 
academic semester, and serving on program and student committees. The 
initial distribution of effort for the first academic year will be as 
follows: 50% Research, 45% Instruction, 5% Service/Professional Development

Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are committed to recruitment, retention, and representation 
strategies and practices to increase the presence of underrepresented 
individuals. Our commitment applies to all candidates inclusive of race, 
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or 
status as a protected veteran.

The Department of Communication offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor 
of Science in Communication with undergraduate major options in business 
and organizational communication, digital and mass communication, 
healthcare communication, human communication, and sport communication 
as well as a minor in Communication and an Undergraduate Certificate in 
Health Communication. For information about the department, visit: 
comm.uky.edu.

The College of Communication and Information is composed of two 
departments (Department of Communication, Department of Integrated 
Strategic Communication), two schools (School of Journalism and Media, 
School of Information Science), and an interdisciplinary graduate 
program. Nearly 1,700 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students are 
led by more than 80 full-time faculty, who also teach in the 
university’s core curriculum and serve students pursuing minors and 
certificates in the College. The College also houses UK’s independent 
student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the defending national 
championship Intercollegiate Debate Team.

Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is 
a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role 
in promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human 
well-being. The campus is home to more than 30,000 students, more than 
2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university 
is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center 
and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one 
contiguous campus. As such, UK is an incubator for interdisciplinary 
research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly 
changing needs of a global society.

The City of Lexington is a great place to live, work, and study. It 
recently appeared on USA Today’s list of the top cities to live in. With 
a population of roughly 320,000, Lexington offers the warmth and lower 
cost of living of a small city, along with many of the amenities enjoyed 
in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events, and a thriving 
dining scene.

The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package. For 
more details please visit www.uky.edu/HR/benefits.

To apply, please visit the UK Jobs site at: 
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/417531.

Application materials should include a letter of application that 
briefly summarizes background, qualifications, and interest in the 
position; a curriculum vita; a brief research statement reviewing focus, 
expertise, accomplishments, and goals; a brief teaching statement 
including philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching excellence; 
and contact information for three references when prompted in the 
application.

Application review will begin Sept. 17, 2022, and continue until the 
application deadline of Oct. 1, 2022.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee 
Chair, Andy Pilny, via email at (andy.pilny /at/ uky.edu).

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university 
community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the 
University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new 
hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, 
all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit 
appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first 
vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination 
series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical 
contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the 
formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For 
those employees who have completed the first vaccination against 
COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination 
(if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended 
schedule to be considered fully vaccinated.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 
encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, 
women, African Americans, and all minorities.
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