Description
The Department of Communication at Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information seeks a full-time faculty member in interpersonal communication. The search is open rank but prioritizes early career scholars. The appointment will begin Fall 2027.
We are looking for a scholar of interpersonal communication who conducts applied empirical research in complex social and relational contexts. We welcome applicants who approach their scholarship from a diverse range of empirical perspectives (e.g., quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, conversation analysis). Research and teaching interests should address contemporary communication problems such as facilitating difficult or high-stakes conversations in personal, family, professional, or community contexts. This might include such topics as discussing social problems and differences, engaging in interpersonal influence, managing conflict, communicating support or advice, or negotiating human relationships in personal or professional contexts, in face-to-face or technologically mediated channels. The candidate should have a research program that is theory-driven, data-informed, and communication-centered. We prioritize applicants who are active in the communication discipline.
Our faculty members employ a wide range of empirical and methodological approaches in their research. We encourage applications from candidates whose scholarship intersects with and/or complements one or more of the department’s research foci (interpersonal communication, language and social interaction, health communication, organizational communication, communication and technology, and computational social science) and/or other areas within the school, such as media studies and information science. For more about the Department of Communication and the School of Communication and Information (SC&I), see comminfo.rutgers.edu.
We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who will contribute to our thriving undergraduate and master’s-level programs and our highly regarded interdisciplinary school-wide Ph.D. program.
Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the online job posting at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/276768. Inquiries can be made to the search committee chair, Professor Maria Venetis ([email protected]) Department of Communication, Rutgers University, 4 Huntington St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Candidates are required to submit a letter of application, CV, a sample publication and the names and contact information of three references.
Requirements
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field is expected as of June 2027 for an August start date.
Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of theoretically grounded scholarship in top-tier peer-reviewed publications and evidence of or preparation for effective teaching. The search preferences earlier career scholars. Applicants at the rank of associate or full professor should provide evidence of leadership in research, instruction, and service; a record of external funding is a plus. Responsibilities of tenure-track and tenured faculty members include undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments, an active program of research in the candidate’s area of scholarly expertise, and service contributions in accordance with the university policy for tenuretrack and tenured appointments.
