Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in Professional and Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F01098P

Position Title Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in Professional and Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence AI

Functional Title Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in Professional and Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence AI

Department Arts Humanities and Technology

Salary Range Negotiable

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Academic Year

Location Richardson

Position End Date if temporary

Posting Open Date 11252025

Posting Close Date 08012026

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date 08012026

Job Summary

Position Description The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts Humanities and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies with emphasis in Professional and Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence AI. A PhD in Communication Communication Studies TechnicalProfessional Communication or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have an active research agenda in professionaltechnical communication and artificial intelligence AI. Possible focus areas for that research might include human-AI collaboration in professionaltechnical communication ethical implications of AI in technical communication or AIs impact on efficiency and automation in technical communication processes. Teaching responsibilities will include upper- and lower-level courses in communication studies as well as courses within the universitys core curriculum. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching introductory professional and technical communication courses as well as service technical communication courses for students from STEM disciplines. The person appointed to this position will also teach courses supporting the programs new baccalaureate degree in Professional Communication and Digital Media Studies. The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience A PhD or equivalent in Communication Communication Studies TechnicalProfessional Communication or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative engaging and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds skills and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience An active research agenda in professionaltechnical communication and artificial intelligence AI is preferred. Possible focus areas for that research might include human-AI collaboration and technical communication ethical and practical implications of AI in technicalprofessional communication and AIs impact on efficiency and automation in technical communication processes. Experience teaching service courses in technical and professional communication courses to students from STEM disciplines is also preferred.

The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts Humanities and Technology and the Communication Program The Communication Studies Program at The University of Texas Dallas offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with both faculty and students across the school. Faculty members include historians creative writers and artists scholars of visual culture and literature and more. The Communication Programs objective is to teach students the theories concepts and skills that will enable them to adapt to the rapid change and global interdependence that characterizes the 21st Century. The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts Humanities and Technology is a community of scholars artists and creative practitioners defined by their creativity critical thinking and cross-culturalunderstanding. Within the context of a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution the Bass School fo