Computer-Mediated Communication (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Pleasant, MI

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer-Mediated Communication. The successful candidate will engage in high-quality, theory-driven scholarship and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to mediated communication and technology. The position emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching and scholarship, with a teaching load of 3:3.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to computer-mediated communication.
• Engage in high-quality, theory-driven scholarship in areas such as digital activism, misinformation, and virtual communication.
• Mentor and support graduate students in their academic and professional development.
• Participate in service activities within the area, school, university, and discipline.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field (must be completed by August 2025).
• Previous college teaching experience in communication courses.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses related to computer-mediated communication.
• Active research agenda related to computer-mediated communication.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice-to-haves

• Research experience specifically related to computer-mediated communication.
• Experience mentoring or teaching graduate students.

Benefits

• Access to a nationally recognized wellness program.
• Comprehensive health care and benefits exceeding regional norms.