Description

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, Full Professor position in Health Communication with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Advanced Associate Professors with potential for promotion to Full Professor upon hire will be considered. The successful candidate will be an accomplished social scientist, with internationally recognized expertise in Health Communication as well as a well-developed and active program of research that complements the strengths of the department’s faculty. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of securing external funding.  

The responsibilities of this position are to carry out research; to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in research methods, communication theory, and the successful candidate’s area of scholarly expertise; to supervise graduate and undergraduate; and to perform service to the department and university. The successful candidate should be committed to multidisciplinary collaboration across a comprehensive university and ideally envision possibilities for collaborations that emerge as part of UGA’s School of Medicine and the planned School of Nursing. Ideal candidates also will be enthusiastic about contributing to curricular innovation focused on Health Communication or Communication Studies more broadly.

A PhD in Communication Studies or relevant field is required. Candidates considered for the Full Professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.

For more information about the department and our research programs, visit https://www.comm.uga.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/457956. Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) the names of three references from people highly familiar with your research. Letters of reference and a teaching portfolio (including a teaching philosophy, a summary of course evaluations, and a sample syllabus) may be requested at a later date. For questions, please contact Search Chair, Dr. Analisa Arroyo, arroyo@uga.edu. All applications received by November 31, 2025, will receive full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled.

The Department of Communication Studies has 21 full time and three part-time faculty members, who are nationally recognized authorities in rhetorical studies, interpersonal communication, intergroup communication, persuasion, and health communication. Our faculty are committed to maintaining high standards in both undergraduate and graduate instruction. The department maintains a PhD program with approximately 40 graduate students and an undergraduate program with approximately 350 majors. 

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation, such as with the UGA’s new medical school and other schools/departments in the College. The department’s alliances with the Institute of Behavioral Health Research and the Center for Health and Risk Communication also allow for such collaborations. For more information about the department and our research programs, visit https://www.comm.uga.edu.

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodation or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).