Description

Appointment Type: Tenure Track
State Title: Assistant Professor
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35 hour work week/Full-time
Expected Term: 8/8/26 - 6/9/29
Compensation: Range 22/$ 90,190.21 - $ 97,129.13

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public primarily undergraduate institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ emphasizes the residential experience for our nearly 7,500 full-time students. Students benefit from a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 24 students, which has contributed to TCNJ attaining a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 94%, a 4-year graduation rate of 76% (4th highest among U.S. publics), and an 86% six-year graduation rate. TCNJ has received national recognition for its teacher-scholar faculty model and deep engagement of our undergraduates in research, scholarship, and creative activity. TCNJ also has a Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools-Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Science. TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty.

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/ .

About the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film

The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film (CJF) is one of the four departments within TCNJ's School of the Arts and Communication. The department offers two majors: Communication Studies and Journalism and Professional Writing, serving over 250 major students with seven tenure-line faculty members. Aligned with the School's mission, CJF cultivates analytical, critical, and creative thinking while fostering conscientious global citizenship and lifelong learning. Through integrated teaching and scholarship, we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and chosen careers. Our departmental mission centers on maximizing student engagement in the discovery and creation of knowledge, art, and information. We encourage independent initiative and inquiry while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. Our faculty serve as active professional scholars and writers who significantly advance knowledge and understanding in their respective fields. Additionally, CJF faculty promote appreciation for cultural diversity, equipping students with the wisdom, skills, and knowledge necessary to serve and strengthen the communities where they will live and work.

About the Department of Public Health

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health's mission is to promote critical thinking, leadership, and evidence-based practice to create improvement and equity in health outcomes for domestic and global populations. We provide a service to the students and community by educating individuals to attain excellence as public health professionals at the baccalaureate and master's levels, as well as the certificate programs, while promoting health and wellness at not only TCNJ but the broader community. Faculty enthusiastically share their rich professional expertise engaging students in experiential learning through interactive pedagogy and participation in leadership opportunities including research, conference, networking, global study, intensive internships and mentoring . The vision of the Public Health degree program is to address emerging concerns in public health to create a more equitable and healthier world.

For more information about the departments, please visit https://cjf.tcnj.edu/ and https://publichealth.tcnj.edu/ .

Position Overview:

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a joint appointment in the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Film and the Department of Public Health. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar whose research and teaching expertise centers on health communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship and pedagogy while serving students across multiple academic programs.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in health communication in both departments, while developing and delivering innovative curriculum that bridges theory and practice. They will also mentor undergraduate and graduate students in professional development and research, and contribute to both departmental programs and interdisciplinary initiatives. In their research role, the faculty member will conduct original research in health communication with social impact and public health implications, publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and other appropriate venues, present research findings at professional conferences, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines. Service expectations include participating in departmental, school, and college level service activities (including support for accreditation processes), contributing to professional organizations and the broader academic community, and engaging in community outreach and partnership activities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Have a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment . ABD candidates will be considered but must complete all degree requirements before starting the position.
• Demonstrate expertise in health communication research.
• Show evidence of scholarly potential through publications, conference presentations, or dissertation research.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• Evidence of seeking and/or securing funding for research.
• Professional experience in health communication and public health.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu .

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter highlighting how their qualifications match the requirements.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• A description of research interests and goals (no longer than two pages, single spaced).

• A statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than one page, single spaced).

• Unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate).

• Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications should be submitted online.

Applications must be received by December 15th to ensure full consideration. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.