Assistant Professor-Health Communication at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req34875

Working Title:
Assistant Professor-Health Communication

Position Summary:
The Department of Communication & Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Health Communication Assistant Professor to begin in August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position in Health Communication. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2025.

We welcome applicants with a research program that advances theory and practice in health communication, with strengths that complement our department, college, and university. Health Communication is an important area for the department and the university, including its Health Science Center and the Healthcare Workforce Expansion Initiative. We welcome a wide range of expertise, and are particularly interested in research that is consistent with our departmental commitment to understanding the complex relationship between communication and health, including within our unique Southwest and borderland context. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong record of research in Health Communication, teach courses each semester, supervise MA and PhD students and serve the department, college, university, and the field.

We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair Tamar Ginossar (ginossar@unm.edu).

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Communication Journalism (839A)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department:
College of Arts & Sciences

Academic Location:
Communication Journalism (839A)
Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 11/15/2025. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in communication or a related field by August 10, 2026

2. Coursework, teaching experience, and/or research in health communication

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Potential to establish national or international research reputation in Health Communication

2. Strength in undergraduate teaching

3. Potential to mentor students at the graduate level

4. Potential to contribute to Strategic Communication undergraduate area in the department

5. Potential to teach quantitative research methods courses at the graduate level

6. Interest in curriculum development

7. Potential for leading or participating in funded research

8. Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities