About the College of Communication and Information
The College of Communication and Information is composed of two schools (School of Journalism and Media, School of Information Science), two departments (Department of Communication, Department of Integrated Strategic Communication) and an interdisciplinary graduate program. Nearly 1,700 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students are led by more than 80 full-time faculty, who also teach in the university’s core curriculum and serve students pursuing minors and certificates in the College. The College also houses UK’s independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the national championship Intercollegiate Debate Team.
About UK
Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development and human well-being. The university is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. As such, UK is an incubator for multidisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly changing needs of a global society.
UK was recently ranked ranked one of America's Best Large Employers (#6) and ranked second nationally in the education category by Forbes Magazine.
About Lexington
The City of Lexington is a great place to live, work and study. It recently appeared on USA Today’s list of the top cities to live in. With a population of roughly 320,000, Lexington offers both the warmth – and lower cost of living – of a small city, along with some of the amenities you would enjoy in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events and a thriving dining scene.
Open Positions
Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Sport Communication
The Department of Communication in the College of Communication and Information at the
University of Kentucky seeks applications for an Assistant Professor position with an emphasis
in Sport Communication. This is a regular title series, tenure-eligible, 9-month position, with
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Tenure-eligible means candidates must first meet
the prescribed criteria per Administrative Regulation 2:2-1 and statements of evidence to be
granted tenure. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2025. We are looking for someone who
is passionate about sport communication and ready to join our dynamic and collaborative team.
About the Department (who we are!):
The Department of Communication offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in
Communication with undergraduate major options in business and organizational communication, digital and mass communication, healthcare communication, human communication, and sport communication, as well as a minor in communication and an Undergraduate Certificate in health communication. Our department prides itself on a supportive atmosphere where we aim to provide assistant professors the resources to become successful and well-rounded academics. We are located in the heart of horse and bourbon country: Lexington, KY.
What We are Looking For: Summary of Qualifications & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in communication by Aug. 15, 2025. The candidate’s
primary focus will be on Sport Communication. We are looking for someone who has a strong
research portfolio and a record (or potential) of publication activity that matches a major R1
university. The ideal candidate should also be a great teacher who can connect with and inspire
students. Although not required, we view it as a bonus if you possess research areas that intersect
with or extend our department’s strengths in health, interpersonal/intergroup, organizational, and
media. Also, if your research program has been funded or has the potential for extramural
funding, this is a bonus.
You will be expected to actively engage in theory-driven, social scientific empirical research
(quantitative or qualitative), teach two courses per academic semester, serve on program and
student committees, and grow with / enhance our department.
The initial distribution of effort for the first academic year will be as follows: 50% Research,
45% Instruction, 5% Service/Professional Development