| Location | Providence, RI |
| Salary | $70,000–$80,000 Per Year |
Assistant Professor of Communication & Public and Community Service
Salary
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Location
Providence College
Job Type
Ordinary Faculty
Job Number
PC00299
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Communications
Opening Date
09/11/2026
Closing Date
10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NU
Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.
Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community- an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document)
Overview
Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning August 1, 2027, with scholarly expertise at the intersection of Communication and Public and Community Service Studies and to be jointly appointed within these departments. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Communication, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or a related discipline who also have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in executing, community engaged research and/or participatory action research. Outstanding candidates will promote a leading vision for community-engaged research that foregrounds cutting edge developments in the media environment, bringing innovative approaches to real-world challenges, and working with community partners on critical concerns. Engaged academics with an interest in applying theories of communication to their communities, using social media, digital imaging, artistic platforms, video and blogging channels, and similar contemporary resources to support organizational initiatives, are encouraged to apply. We also welcome scholars whose research and pedagogy contribute to interdisciplinary curricular pathways with campus partners in Black Studies, Business and Innovation, Health Sciences, Women's and Gender Studies, and other areas.
The Communication department at Providence College, housed in the School of Arts & Sciences, takes an interdisciplinary approach to the field, emphasizing visual, rhetorical, interpersonal, and mass mediated modes of Communication through theoretical and practical engagement, the study of media history, and the contemporary application of communication skills across a variety of technological platforms. The Public and Community Service department addresses fundamental building blocks of community, the public good, and service in a democratic society, grounding the study of these concepts in experience, stories, data, and formal analysis.
Salary: $70,000-$80,000
Duties and Responsibilities
The normal teaching load will be three courses per semester, with class sizes of 12 to 25 students. Core assignments each year may include Introduction to Civic and Community Engagement, Introduction to Communication, Approaches to Communication Research, Media and Society, Community Engaged Research, Communication for Social Change, and upper-level electives. We seek scholars who are enthusiastic about the opportunity to design new courses in areas which reflect their interests and expertise.
Education and Experience
We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Communication, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or a related discipline who also have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in executing, community engaged research and/or participatory action research.
Candidates should have an active research program, evidenced by a record of scholarship published and/or nearing completion. Our faculty are scholars with active research agendas who provide mentorship for junior colleagues. Additional support for research includes College-sponsored grants, grant writing assistance, conference funds, individual discretionary funds, access to library resources, and undergraduate research assistants.
Supplemental Information
Apply online at https://careers.providence.edu where you will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, a statement of teaching philosophy to include evidence of commitment to innovative and inclusive teaching, and one or more samples of scholarly writing. For additional information, please contact Dr. Andrea McDonnell, search committee chair and Chair of the Department of Communication, at amcdonn3@providence.edu.
For full consideration, your completed application should be submitted (see above) no later than October 18, 2026. Review of applications will commence as they are received, and will continue until the position is filled.
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Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:
These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/
Employer Providence College (RI)
Address 1 Cunningham Square
Providence, Rhode Island, 02918-0001
Phone (401) 865-2341
Website www.providence.edu