Communications

• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Organizational and Strategic Communication, both online and in person
• Teach courses such as Organizational Communication, Cases in Communication and Media Management, and Persuasion and Argumentation
• Develop new courses in the successful applicant’s field of study
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies supporting underrepresented and first-generation students
• Develop a strong research program involving students and/or faculty
• Advise and mentor students
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank
• Provide institutional and community service
• Conduct outreach and networking with local businesses and nonprofit organizations
• Contribute to ongoing program development
• Contribute to multiple departmental emphases
• Support the department’s Media Hub and student media initiatives
• Advance student success, community connections, inclusive excellence, and access to education

Assistant Professor – Communication

• Develop and implement strategic communication initiatives supporting the department and UW Speech and Hearing Clinic
• Create and manage content across social media, websites, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Work with departmental leadership, alumni, donors, campus partners, and the UW Foundation to tell impactful stories and support advancement, fundraising, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement
• Promote outreach initiatives that increase community awareness and connections
• Provide planning, communications, and logistical support for departmental and clinic events, outreach activities, student and alumni events, and special programs
• Serve as a key point of contact for routine communications inquiries
• Coordinate communications activities through an annual communications plan and content calendar
• Write, edit, and publish content for communication projects and marketing platforms
• Communicate with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• Monitor reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• Plan editorial content according to established goals and objectives
• Provide project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Communications Specialist

• Provide writing support and communications management for organizational communication campaigns, internal newsletter, leadership searches, signature events, storytelling and culture-building content, and intranet website
• Lead management of the school’s internal communications infrastructure
• Shape internal narratives and institutional culture
• Measure the impact of internal communications using data and metrics to drive optimization
• Work with leaders and subject matter experts across the school
• Partner with the associate director on communications related to executive leadership priorities
• Work independently on projects
• Lead communication efforts related to the school’s new strategic plan and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build awareness and support of the strategic plan and its progress
• Partner with stakeholders to translate operational needs and change initiatives into effective communications
• Plan and direct unit programs and projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets
• Coordinate internal communications messaging and campaigns with campus and health system partners
• Identify, propose, and implement new or revised operational policies and procedures
• Manage day-to-day operational unit plans aligned with strategic initiatives and established objectives
• Develop, implement, and deliver communication materials through various mediums
• Plan, write, and edit content for internal and external stakeholders

Internal Communications Manager

• Report to the Vice Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs as a key member of the Faculty & Staff Affairs team
• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy for FSA programs, services, policies, and initiatives
• Plan, write, and edit content for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and deliver communication materials through various media to designated audiences
• Translate detailed institutional information into accessible, audience-centered messaging
• Support two-way communications with faculty and academic staff throughout the career lifecycle
• Manage day-to-day operational unit plans aligned with strategic initiatives and established objectives
• Identify, propose, and implement new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
• Plan and direct unit programs and projects to meet deadlines and budgets
• Help FSA communicate the impact of its work and maintain a consistent, high-quality communications presence