Teaching Assistant Professor for Health Communication

Teaching Assistant Professor for Health Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a dedicated teacher focused on Health Communication with additional expertise in Science Communication for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2024, pending budgetary approval. The candidate must be capable of teaching a basic undergraduate Health Communication course and developing, teaching, and revising other health and/or science communication courses in areas such as disinformation, conspiracy theories, social disparities, disability studies, health care access, structural inequality, education, popular literature, theories of power, and/or race, gender, sex, ethnicity, sexuality, or other structural/identity categories as they relate to health and/or science.

This is a one-year, appointment stream position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance review. The starting date for the position is September 1, 2024 (though the term begins in August). Salary, scholarly assistance, and benefits are competitive. This institution offers benefits to same-sex and different-sex domestic partners. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement on diversity and inclusion, sample course syllabi and course assignments, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to join.pitt.edu with the position title, Teaching Assistant Professor of Health Communication, in the subject heading. This position is dependent on budgetary approval.

Teaching Professors are voting members of the Department’s faculty and can participate in Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and broader University governance. The intellectual and pedagogical environment at the University of Pittsburgh provides ample opportunities for substantive conversations regarding teaching excellence, including Speaking in the Disciplines, Writing in the Disciplines, and the University Center for Teaching and Learning.

A PhD in Communication or a related field is required. In order to receive full consideration, applications must be received by December 15, 2023.

The Department of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh is committed to cultivating a fundamentally diverse, inclusive, supportive, and self-reflexive environment for all its undergraduate, graduate, staff, and faculty members. We also strive to bring intellectual curiosity, skill, and dedication to the question of how to generate and maintain a just and equitable scholarly community.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

Required documents:1. CV2. Names and contact information for three letters of recommendation3. Statement of teaching philosophy4. Statement on diversity and inclusion5. Sample course syllabi and course assignments6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.