Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Tenure Track)

Assistant Professor - English and Communication

The Department of English & Communication at UMass Dartmouth seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mass Communication to begin September 1, 2026. We seek an expert in Mass Communication to teach in our B.A. in Communication and M.A. in Professional Writing & Communication programs, which are grounded in rhetorical studies and focus on journalism, technical communication, digital / multimodal communication, and strategic communication.

Successful candidates will demonstrate ways curriculum and research will expand opportunities and experiences for our diverse students.

Duties : The successful candidate will teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students in our BA in Communication and M.A. in Professional Writing & Communication programs; publish research in area; and contribute service to the university or the public. The successful candidate will teach and develop courses in Mass Communication as well as in a secondary area of expertise. The successful candidate will teach at least one course per semester in the University Studies program (e.g. Science Communication, Business Communication, Technical Communication). This position has a 3 / 3 course-load.

Required qualifications : Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field, with a specialization in Mass Communication. Ph.D. must be conferred by September 1, 2026.

Demonstrated research trajectory in Mass Communication. Experience teaching Communication in area at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications : Demonstrated success teaching in area at the university level. Success publishing research in area. Preferred secondary areas might include : artificial intelligence (broadly construed), sports communication, mass media law, digital / media production, international / intercultural communication, broadcast communication, or media literacy.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is one of five UMass campuses, located on the South Coast of Massachusetts between Cape Cod and Rhode Island in a region well known for its beautiful beaches and scenic harbors. About an hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Providence, the South Coast provides opportunities for rural or urban living with access to major metropolitan areas and natural coastal environments. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. To engage our increasingly diverse student population, the English & Communication department is committed to inclusive pedagogies. UMass Dartmouth supports professional development and service opportunities.

SALARY : $73,000.00-$78,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• And More!

Benefits for Faculty Federation

To apply please submit a cover letter outlining your research areas and plans and teaching strategy, Curriculum Vitae, names and contact information for at least three references

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Formal review of applications begins December 1 and continues until the position is filled.