Aubrey Huber

Aubrey Huber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of South Florida, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She has been with the department since 2012 and served as Director of Public Speaking from 2014 to 2023. Her work focuses on the intersections of performance and pedagogy, emphasizing how embodied practices and creative methods enhance teaching and learning. Huber collaborates with undergraduate students to develop professional communication skills through performance-based exercises and supports new instructors in refining their teaching philosophies and methodologies.

Her research explores pedagogical innovations in communication education, including the integration of performance art, critical theory, and collaborative learning. Key areas include emotional labor in teaching, social justice in education, and adapting pedagogical practices for remote/digital environments. Recent work examines the role of failure and risk-taking as transformative tools in classroom dynamics.

Huber’s publications (2017–2025) critically analyze communication pedagogy through lenses of performance ethnography, collaborative documentation, and digital adaptation. She emphasizes documenting pedagogical labor through innovative methods like 'Wunderkammer' exhibits and explores how teachers navigate challenges in online teaching and help desk interactions.

While no scientific awards are listed, her contributions to communication education and performative teaching methodologies are highlighted through her extensive scholarly output and leadership in curriculum development. No advising or grant information is provided in the text.