Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at the time of appointment. See salary ranges . A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 at the Assistant Level.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: 07/01/2025 or later
Application Window
Open date: October 2, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of technology, organizing, and the future of work. The successful candidate will specialize in the study of new and developing forms of organizing at the intersection of communication, technology, and social systems, which may include remote and distributed work, innovation and organizational change, collective action, knowledge and learning, and interactions that occur in a variety of traditional and emerging contexts.
We seek a scholar with expertise in organizational communication who complements the department's core areas and enhances its national and/or international visibility. The successful candidate will be concerned with justice, equity, and inclusion and will conduct research that intersects with that of other faculty in our department.
UCSB is ranked among the top public universities in the United States, and the Department of Communication is also highly ranked. It offers several programs to support incoming faculty, including housing assistance and various grant support programs.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a Communication or related social science field except dissertation by the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start): A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in communication or a related social scientific field by the time of appointment, with a desired start date of July 1, 2025 or later.
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated research excellence relevant to the job call.
- Potential or demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's organizational communication area.
- Potential or demonstrated ability to attract and supervise graduate students.
- Potential or demonstrated ability to teach organizational communication.
- Potential or demonstrated DEI commitments and contributions.
- Potential or demonstrated ability to be a conscientious member of the department and university community.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - A cover letter that highlights your qualifications, research agenda, and teaching capabilities.
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - Please upload one (or more) student evaluations and/or include a Teaching Statement.
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity.
- Publication #1 - Published or completed research.
- Publication #2 - Published or completed research.
- Publication #3 - Published or completed research.
Reference requirements: 3 letters of reference required.
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About UC Santa Barbara
The University of California is 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, age or protected veteran status.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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