Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor-Health CommunicationAlbuquerque, NM, United States|req34875Posted on: 10/22/2025 Back to SearchAssistant Professor-Health Communication Posting Numberreq34875 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentCommunication Journalism (839A) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe 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. Position SummaryThe 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
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