Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Interpersonal Communication (Open Rank)

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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.

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 tenure-track and tenured appointments

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is among America's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities and is the oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Established in 1766 and the state's land-grant institution, Rutgers is home to more than 71,000 students and 27,300 full- and part-time faculty and staff who learn, work, and serve the public at three main Rutgers campuses across New Jersey and at locations around the region. With 29 schools and colleges, over 550 degree programs, over 610,000 alumni, and thousands of professional and personal enrichment continuing education programs, Rutgers' impact is felt around the world. For more information see http://www.rutgers.edu.

The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct research and teach in the areas of communication, information science, media studies, information technology, journalism, librarianship, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has more than 2,500 matriculating students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two masters degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and we work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu.

Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries can be made to the search committee chair, Professor Maria Venetis (maria.venetis@rutgers.edu) Department of Communication, Rutgers University, 4 Huntington St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901.