Available Positions and Other Advertising
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
School of Media and Public Affairs
Research Fellowship, Political Communication
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Political Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs, The George Washington University, September 2012-August 2013.
GW is seeking a scholar to spend one year working closely with Robert Entman, Shapiro Professor of Media and Public Affairs (and in 2012-2013 with Kimberly Gross, Associate Professor). For 2012-13 the focus will be on public opinion effects of framing in traditional news media, hybrid formats and online media with particular reference to healthcare policy. The person appointed will devote three-four days per week to collaborative work with Professors Entman and Gross and the rest of the time to personal research projects. The position carries a $50,000 salary and is designed for a recent recipient of the Ph.D. The Research Instructor position at GW comes with faculty benefits. For more information see (link here)
To be appointed, individuals must have a Ph.D. in communication, political science or a related discipline by August 1, 2012; and an excellent record of published research in political communication or, for recent degree recipients, a record suggesting great promise. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in quantitative content analysis. Background and training in experimental methods is highly desirable.
In order to be considered, send a C.V., writing samples, a 500-750 word proposal for personal research that might be carried out during the year at GW, and the names of three scholars who can be contacted for recommendations to: Professor Robert Entman, School of Media and Public Affairs, Suite 400, 805 21st Street NW, Washington DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2012.
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Communication and Popular Culture
Special Assistant Professor/Special Instructor (temporary, non-tenure-track)
The Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University seeks a Special Assistant Professor/Special Instructor to teach sections of Communication and Popular Culture to mixed classes of domestic and international students. Appointment date August 16, 2012. Applications considered until position filled. Submit complete application by April 15, 2012 for full consideration for Fall 2012. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication Studies for Special Assistant Professor rank or M.A. in Communication Studies for Special Instructor rank and teaching excellence. Experience teaching popular culture is desirable. Experience teaching international students for whom English is not the first language is desirable. Submit letter of application that outlines your teaching experience, including experience teaching international students; statement of interest in and qualifications for teaching popular culture; detailed résumé or c.v.; recent supporting materials that indicate teaching quality in each of four categories: written reports of classroom observations, student evaluations, syllabi, AND three graded student papers and/or student performance projects/evaluations—one graded A, one B, and one C of the same assignment. Please also include the names of three references who can speak to your teaching. Send required materials to Dr. Sue Pendell, Department of Communication Studies, 1783 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1783. Colorado State is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY – PURDUE UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS
School of Journalism
Open-Rank Public Relations Faculty Position
Indiana University’s School of Journalism on the Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis campus seeks candidates for one or more open-rank tenured/tenure-track positions to teach public relations, beginning Fall 2012 or Spring 2013. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in a relevant academic field, a minor or other academic preparation in the health and life sciences area, a program of research and publication appropriate for the faculty rank, a commitment to classroom teaching, a record of appropriate service, and professional experience in public relations. Other desirable qualifications include the ability to work collaboratively within the School and with scholars in other disciplines on campus and internationally.
Screenings of applicants will begin April 16, and will continue until the position is filled. Send vita, a statement of interest in the position, and names and contact information for three references if applying for an assistant professor position or six references if applying for a tenured position to: Emily Harrison, School of Journalism, IUPUI, West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5154.
Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds.