George Mason University · 4 months ago
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Health and Risk Communication
George Mason University is a diverse institution located near Washington, D.C., and is seeking a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Health and Risk Communication. The role involves teaching courses, conducting research, and participating in professional development under the mentorship of faculty members.
Education
Responsibilities
Teach 2 courses per semester, determined by department need and candidate expertise
Continue research and teaching-related professional development in their specialty area under the supervision of a senior faculty member (“Faculty Mentor”)
Participate in the Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellows Workshop Series
Conduct research, scholarship, and creative activities
Submit the results of their research for publication; and
Write and submit grant proposals as appropriate
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Communication or related field, received within the last 5 years
Ability to teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in health and risk communication and other areas of applicant expertise based on department need
Expertise in one or more research methods (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, critical, etc.)
Knowledge in at least one research method
Preferred
At least 1 year of teaching experience in health and risk communication at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Expertise in critical research methods and related areas
Research areas that connect to/complement department research areas generally and the Center for Climate Change Communication specifically
Knowledge of climate change communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
Knowledge of critical research methods
Benefits
Annual leave
Sick leave
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
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