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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – ST. LOUIS
Department of Communication
Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Communication at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor beginning in August, 2013. The appointment is for 9 months with a 2/2 course load. An earned PhD in Communication or an equivalent degree is required for consideration as an Associate Professor with tenure. A PhD in hand is preferred at the Assistant Professor rank as well, although ABD candidates will be given full consideration. Salary is competitive and dependent upon applicant qualifications and rank. Position is contingent on funding.
UMSL is a public metropolitan research university located in Missouri’s most populous and economically important region. With more than 14,000 students, UMSL is the largest university in the St. Louis area and third largest in the state. The Department of Communication is one of the largest and most productive departments on campus with a strong culture of independent and collaborative quantitative research. At the present time, the department has 10 full-time faculty members, 5 graduate teaching assistants, and a number of affiliate adjunct instructors. The department offers both a B.A. and M.A. degree, as well as a certificate in Public Relations.
The ideal candidate will have (1) the ability to teach quantitative research methods at the graduate and/or undergraduate level; (2) a background in online education; and (3) a demonstrated familiarity with new communication technologies. In addition to these qualifications, expertise in one of the following specializations is also desirable: (a) CMC/Social Media/New Media; (b) Health Communication; (c) Interpersonal/Organizational Communication; or (d) Mass Communication.
Candidates must provide a letter of application, current vita, evidence of teaching excellence, research/writing sample, and three academic letters of reference. For fullest consideration, your materials must be received no later than March 8, 2013. Review of applicants will begin at that time and will continue until the position is filled. Send your application materials to:
Dr. Yan Tian, Search Committee Chairperson
Department of Communication
University of Missouri - St. Louis
590 Lucas Hall/One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121-4499
If you have any questions regarding this position, please email Dr. Yan Tian at tiany@umsl.edu.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America. For more information about the university and the region, please visit http://www.umsl.edu.
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor of Communication and Technology (Tenure-Track)
Cornell is a community of scholars, known for intellectual rigor and engaged in deep and broad research, teaching tomorrow’s thought leaders to think otherwise, care for others, and create and disseminate knowledge with a public purpose.
The Department of Communication at Cornell University is a national leader in the study of communication as a social science. Our faculty and students are dedicated to understanding the role and enhancing the effectiveness of communication processes, systems and infrastructure in society.
We explore communication in its many forms and contexts as a fundamentally social phenomenon. Our faculty members are recognized for developing and applying novel theoretical perspectives to the most pressing social and policy issues of the day.
The department ranked among the top ten in the nation in a recent poll by the National Research Council. This ranking reflects the productivity and quality of the faculty and the diversity and success of our students.
The Department of Communication seeks a colleague to conduct research and to teach in one or more of the following areas: 1) Social Media, 2) Human-Computer Interaction, 3) IT in Organizations, 4) Social Psychology of Communication Technology, and 5) Digital Media. We welcome scholars who study communication technology, especially as it relates to the dynamics of individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and society.
The position involves 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities; publishing peer-reviewed articles in relevant fields is expected. Communication faculty teach two or three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year, and advise students in the Department's B.S. and Ph.D. programs.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field and have (or show promise of developing) a national and international reputation doing theory-based empirical research that will contribute to one or more of the Department’s core strengths in communication and technology; science, health, risk, and environmental communication; media effects; and technology and society. The successful candidate must be able to develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in applied social science, life science, sustainability, and information science, and should be capable of attracting external research funding.
Salary: Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Application: Submit letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official academic transcripts, research article(s), and names and contact information of three references, and have each reference submit a letter of recommendation. All materials, including letters of recommendation, should be submitted electronically to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2358. For additional information, email Dr. Susan Fussell sfussell@cornell.edu, or telephone 607.255.1581. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: http://www.comm.cornell.edu/.
Closing date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant is identified.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and in Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell/NYC Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
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Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage.
Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator.
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PACE UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication Studies
Assistant Professor, Communication Theory and Research
The Department of Communication Studies at Pace University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Communication Theory and Research, beginning September 2013. The successful candidate should be a generalist with research interests in one or more of the following areas: political economy of the media, philosophy of communication, and international communication. The successful applicant will be required to teach introductory courses and to develop upper-level courses in his/her area of specialization.
Interested applicants should send a Letter of Interest, a CV, a sample of scholarly work/research, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr.Emilie Zaslow
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Communication Studies
Pace University
1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/f/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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PACE UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication Studies
Assistant Professor in Media Studies/Cultural Studies
The Department of Communication Studies at Pace University invites applications for an anticipated tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Media Studies/Cultural Studies beginning August 2013. Applicants should have a background in Communication Studies/Digital Media Studies, with a particular emphasis on digital culture, social media, and media arts. The successful candidate should be able to design and teach undergraduate courses in Multimedia Journalism and Convergent Media, including a range of core and elective courses in the department with more than 400 majors.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a CV, a sample of scholarly work/research, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr.Emilie Zaslow
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Communication Studies
Pace University
1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/f/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
School of Media and Communication
Dean
Temple University seeks a dynamic leader for the position of dean, School of Media and Communication. A comprehensive public urban research university located in Philadelphia, Temple is the 27th largest university in the U.S. and one of the nation’s leading centers of professional education. With nearly 40,000 students, the university has experienced student enrollment growth of 31 percent over the last decade. Dr. Neil D. Theobald was recently named the 10th President of Temple University and will join the university in January 2013.
The School of Media and Communication ranks among the largest and most comprehensive schools of communications in the nation. As one of the larger schools at Temple, students have a high level of interest in the offerings at The School of Media and Communication. The school enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and employs 56 full-time faculty members. The school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five cross-disciplinary programs: Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media Studies and Production and Strategic Communication. The School of Media and Communication also offers three master’s degree programs: Master of Arts in Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media, Master of Journalism and Master of Science in Communication Management as well as a Ph.D. in Mass Media and Communication.
The dean is the leader of the school and serves as its internal and external face and voice. Appointed by the president and reporting to the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, the dean has responsibility for all administration and management of the school and its faculty. This individual will work to extend and enhance The School of Media and Communication’s reputation to increase its multidisciplinary and multicultural profile regionally, nationally and internationally. The dean will be highly engaged in development efforts for the school, recruiting and retaining talented and experienced faculty members to enhance the school’s reputation and the quality of its educational offerings.
The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished leader within the academy who has demonstrated success working and thriving in a diverse university environment. The person should have strategic and visionary leadership, outstanding administrative experience, ability to cultivate resources and a broad working knowledge of the multimedia and communications disciplines in The School of Media and Communication. This individual should also have significant academic credentials and/or a recognized body of creative work that would qualify the successful candidate for the rank of tenured full professor.
For additional information on Temple University, the School of Media and Communication and the search, please reference www.temple.edu/smc/.
Initial screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Temple University will be assisted by Ellen Brown Landers, Nat Sutton, Gianna Shepard and Tracie Smith of Heidrick & Struggles Inc. Nominations and applications should be directed to:
Temple University Search Advisory Committee
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
303 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 4300
Atlanta, GA 30308
Email: temple@heidrick.com
Temple University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
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OHIO UNIVERSITY
School of Media Arts and Studies
Faculty Positions
Program
The School of Media Arts & Studies has more than 20 full-time faculty members and offers B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. programs to approximately 700 students. Facilities include two state-of-the-art recording studios, two Audio/Video/Animation Macintosh Labs, a multi-camera television studio, as well as a wide array of field production equipment.
Our PhD program in Mass Media Communication is offered jointly with the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. As such, the School of Media Arts & Studies offers a PhD in three topic areas mirroring our MA program: Media Management, Media Studies and International Media.
We also offer three distinct Masters Programs:
Ohio University, the oldest university west of the Allegheny Mountains, has a main campus enrollment of approximately 20,000 students. The University and the School have a strong commitment to international students and international partnerships in teaching, training, and research.
Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Positions
Faculty positions to begin Fall 2013.
Review of applications to begin February 1. All positions will remain open until filled.
Applicants for all positions must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative work, have an active research/creative agenda and a commitment to undergraduate education.
The School of Media Arts & Studies in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University invites applications for multiple faculty positions:
Associate/Full Professor as School Director
The School of Media Arts & Studies invites applications for a tenured professor to serve as director of the school. In our school, a successful director will be both a leader and a manager; combining shared governance with a clear vision for a unique and multifaceted program. http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/4275
Application Process
Please visit www.ohiouniversityjobs.com for full position descriptions and complete list of required application materials, deadlines, contact information and instructions on how to apply.
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JIANGSU EDUCATION SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
(JESIE)
Temporary Faculty Appointment
Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE) invites applicants for a full-time temporary teaching appointment beginning February 18 – June 21, 2013. The teaching appointment will be located in the beautiful Jiangsu Province, China.
Candidates should have a Master’s in Communication and be qualified to teach three undergraduate level courses: Introduction to Sociology, Human Communication, and Media and American Culture to post-high school students.
Applicants should submit a CV that includes teaching experience; one document containing all unofficial transcripts of all graduate work; a list of three references including the name, title, employer, complete contact information, and relationship with the applicant for each reference; and a cover letter that describes your fit for the position and teaching effectiveness.
Salary Package Includes: CNY 8,000 per month (after tax), housing accommodation provided, airfare allowance of CNY 9,000, four weeks paid holidays for a six month contract and medical insurance.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Bridget DeClue at 314.977.3926 or bdeclue1@slu.edu.
About JESIE
Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE), a branch of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education, is responsible for providing the support and services for international educational exchanges between bureau of cities and counties, school, teachers, students and parents in Jiangsu province.
JESIE has several subordinate units including the Jiangsu Education International Travel Agency Branch, Jiangsu International Language Training Centre, Jiangsu Education International Consulting Limited Incorporation, Jiangsu College for International Education, Suman Education International (in Manchester, UK), Suao Educational Center (in Brisbane, Australia) and Suon Education Center (in Toronto, Canada). JESIE and its subordinate agents were one of the first groups of intermediary organizations that acquired the qualification to provide consultation services for self-funded students’ studying abroad, which is registered by National Ministry of Education; it had the qualification for entry and exit services for individuals, registered by National Ministry of Public Security; furthermore, it gained the qualification to recruit and recommend the foreign teachers, accredited by State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs; it also possessed the Non-degree Chinese-foreign joint education qualification, accredited by Jiangsu Provincal Department of Education. At present JESIE has programs for studying abroad, study tours, foreign teacher recruitment, teacher training, and international education. JESIE has more than 70 fulltime employees, organizes more than 4000 students for summer and winter study tours each year, 2000 teachers annually training abroad, in excess of 800 persons of self-funded studying abroad and has recruited over 300 foreign teachers each year. JESIE has set up exchange and cooperation ventures with many foreign educational institutions, organizations, universities and colleges. JESIE is ranked the first and the most comprehensive institution for educational exchange.
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JOHANNES GUTENBERG UNIVERSITY OF MAINZ
Department of Communication Sciences (Institut für Publizistik)
Professor - Political Communication
The Faculty 02 – Social Sciences, Media and Sports – at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany, invites applications for the position of a University Professor for Communication Sciences with a Focus on Political Communication (successor of Prof. Dr. Hans Mathias Kepplinger) of the Department of Communication Sciences (Institut für Publizistik) to be filled by October 1, 2013.
The candidates are expected to provide evidence of broad empirical and theoretical research experience in the field of political communication. In teaching, they shall cover core fields, among them at least two of the following: methods, media history, media politics, public opinion, news communication, communicator research, or media effects.
Besides a doctorate, evidence of outstanding scientific achievements has to be provided. Teaching duties may also be fulfilled in English.
The Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz supports the concept of intensive supervision of the students and thus expects high presence of the teaching staff at the University. It also aims to increase the share of women in the scientific field and thus asks female scientists to apply. Preference will be given to severely disabled candidates in case of equal qualifications.
Candidates with completed studies and doctorate are asked to send their application in German or English, accompanied by the usual documents (publications only on request), to the Dean of Faculty 02 – Social Sciences, Media and Sports – Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, 55099 Mainz, Germany, by March 1, 2013 (date of postmark).
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WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Mass Communication Department
Faculty Member, Tenure-Track
Winona State University invites you to join our Community of Learners as a faculty member in our Mass Communication Department. This position is a probationary (tenure-track) appointment with rank and salary dependent upon your qualifications and experience. Duties of this position include teaching the Public Relations option-specific courses in a recently revised Mass Communication curriculum, teaching one or more courses in the curriculum’s academic core or professional skills core, serving as academic advisor to students enrolled in the Public Relations option, and advising the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter.
Minimum qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. (ABD will be considered) in Public Relations, Mass Communication or related field and 3-5 years of professional experience in all aspects of Public Relations. For a complete position description and information on applying for this position, please go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winona/default.cfm. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position available pending budgetary approval. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. An equal opportunity educator and employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Harvard School of Public Health
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) seek candidates for a position as Assistant/Associate Professor (2 openings). These are tenure-ladder positions, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and productivity. For one opening, the successful candidate will have an appointment in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at HSPH. For the second opening, the successful candidate will have a joint appointment in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at HSPH and in the Center for Community-Based Research in the Division of Population Sciences at DFCI.
For both positions, we are interested in scholars with a distinguished record of research and teaching in health communications. Areas of research foci may include mass media, patient-provider communication, consumer health informatics with a focus on Internet and social media, health and information and communication technologies, the application of behavioral economics to health communication and behavior change, health communication and public policy, strategic health communication campaigns, and communication in diffusion of innovations and knowledge transfer. A core theme for research conducted in the DFCI’s Center for Community-Based Research is understanding the role of health communications in cancer prevention, control and treatment. Experience conducting research with socioeconomically disadvantaged and racial/ethnic minority populations is also desirable, as are strong research methods skills (quantitative and/or qualitative; multi-level expertise). Potential/demonstrated success in grant-funded research will be a strong consideration. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in any of the following fields: communication science, psychology, sociology, public health, a related field within the social and behavioral sciences, or a professional doctoral degree in medicine or nursing.
The successful candidate will teach and advise students in the doctoral and master’s programs in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and will mentor postdoctoral fellows. For the joint position with DFCI, the successful candidate will also be a member of DFCI’s Division of Population Sciences, which includes the Center for Community-Based Research, and will also be a member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. Numerous opportunities exist for interdisciplinary and collaborative work between HSPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard’s other teaching hospitals.
Please apply to: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4515
For questions, please contact:
Chair, Search Committee for SBS/DFCI
c/o Monika Szperka, Search Administrator
Email: mszperka@hsph.harvard.edu
Social and Behavioral Sciences, HSPH
677 Huntington Ave. Bldg 3, 7th fl
Boston, MA 02115
Harvard University is committed to increasing representation of women and minority members among its faculty, and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Department of Communication
Lecturer Positions
The Department of Communication at the University of Washington seeks to hire three full-time Lecturers on three-year contracts, beginning autumn 2013. The new faculty will contribute primarily to undergraduate education. The Department of Communication is an intellectually robust environment that includes an undergraduate program with 1000 majors and several areas of emphasis across a range of communication contexts; a leading MA/PhD program that admits 10-12 students annually; and a premier professional master’s program in Communication Leadership that admits 75 students annually. Research, teaching, and service are priorities in the Department, and diversity is a core value for the university, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Department.
POSITION 1: Communication Studies. We seek a Lecturer in communication who will be able to contribute immediately to the teaching of a large enrollment introductory human communication theory class, as well as qualitative methods, communication and culture, and any additional areas of expertise. The faculty member will teach six courses a year on the quarter system, at both the introductory and advanced levels, and carry a typical departmental service load with such activities as serving on the Undergraduate Program Committee. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests, expertise, and experiences can — in addition to communication and culture — contribute to one of the following areas of strength in the Department: communication technology and society; global communication; media organizations and institutions; political communication; rhetoric and critical/cultural studies; and social interaction. The ideal faculty member would also have an interest in developing online courses, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and experience working with diverse populations. Candidates must have earned or be close to completion of a PhD in communication by the start date of the position. Applications should include (1) a letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) representative quantitative teaching evaluations; and (4) three letters of recommendation. Complete applications received by February 15, 2013 will be given full consideration.
POSITION 2: Journalism in a Digital Age. We seek a Lecturer who understands and can teach well the entrepreneurial ways in which journalism is being practiced today, when journalism and other communication professions are undergoing rapid transformation in response to technological innovation, economic disruption, and social change. The ideal candidate will have recent, substantial professional experience producing journalism in a multiplatform setting. The faculty member will have significant responsibility for shaping the foundational course in the journalism area, which focuses on the core concepts of multiplatform journalism, and for helping to develop a “digital first” mindset among students. Candidates with a graduate degree and previous teaching experience are preferred. The faculty member will be expected to engage with journalism professionals in the region and nationally, either through content production or via involvement with journalism professional or educational associations, and to actively engage with the broader faculty and areas of interest in the Department. The faculty member will teach six courses a year on the quarter system, carry a typical departmental service load with such activities as coordinating guest speakers in journalism courses, and be expected to work successfully with diverse student populations. Applications should include (1) a letter of application that addresses teaching interests, experiences, and fit with current courses and/or suggestions for new ones; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) representative quantitative teaching evaluations; and (4) three letters of recommendation. Complete applications received by February 15, 2013 will be given full consideration.
POSITION 3: Speech Communication and Debate. We seek a Lecturer in speech communication to teach in the undergraduate curriculum who will also serve as debate coach, supporting the Department’s efforts to promote student participation in intercollegiate and public debate. Teaching duties will consist of four courses a year on the quarter system at both the introductory and advanced levels. Classes may include public speaking, argumentation, and debate. The candidate will be responsible for creating a small policy debate team, so the successful applicant will have experience with policy debate, recruitment, and grant writing. The Lecturer will coach, administer, and travel with the team, and will work with faculty on the Department’s intramural and public debate programs. The ideal candidate would also contribute to the Department’s intellectual conversation about rhetoric and speech and have experience working with diverse populations. Candidates must have a MA in communication or a closely related discipline. Doctoral candidates or PhDs are strongly preferred. Applications should include (1) a letter that addresses teaching interests and coaching philosophy; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) representative quantitative teaching evaluations; and (4) three letters of recommendation. Complete applications received by March 15, 2013 will be given full consideration.
The start date for these positions is September 16, 2013. Application materials are to be submitted online beginning January 25 at http://com.uw.edu/facultysearch. Inquiries should be directed to Department Chair David Domke, at domke@uw.edu
The University of Washington is an Affirmative Action, equal-opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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