OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Social Network Analysis
Assistant Professor
Description of the Position: The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applicants for an assistant professor position in the area of social network analysis. Applicants conducting social network research with a population or in a context that complements the School’s strengths (e.g., health, politics, technology, or media) are particularly desirable. This position is one of several openings in the College of Arts and Sciences in the area of social network analysis, including an open rank position in our top-ranked Department of Sociology. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives that span the College and University.
The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. We seek colleagues who will help us continue this tradition and can envision research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. We have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching (see http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu/graduate/research/research-space.html). All of our positions involve research, teaching, and a service component.
Qualifications: Candidates should have theoretical and methodological expertise in the study of social networks in a context that contributes to the School of Communication’s existing strengths. Candidates should have experience analyzing social network data using common network analysis tools (e.g., UCINET, Pajek, R). The ability to mine existing network data (i.e., “big data”) is desirable but not required. Candidates should have experience in, and plans to continue, publishing in high-impact social science outlets. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and (cross-listed) graduate courses in the area of social network theory and analysis, and to contribute to instruction in other core communication courses.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science field or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to August 2013. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals as well as evidence of effective teaching.
About Columbus: The OSU campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology industries (see http://liveworkplaycolumbus.com/). Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life, and was selected as one of the Top 10 cities for African Americans to live, work, and play by Black Enterprise magazine. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at http://www.columbus.org.
Application Instructions: Deadline for full consideration for this position is November 9, 2012, but applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, at least one research manuscript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to the relevant OSU School of Communication posting at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1666. Please be aware that we are conducting four separate searches in 2012-2013, so please select the specific position(s) in which you are interested. Informal queries may be made to the chair of the search committee, William Eveland, at eveland.6@osu.edu, but all applications must be made through www.academicjobsonline.org. Additional information about the School and the University is available at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Political Communication
Open Rank Position
Description of the Position: The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applicants for an open rank position in the area of political communication with an emphasis on mass communication, interpersonal communication, communication technology, or some combination of the three.
The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. We seek colleagues who will help us continue this tradition and can envision research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. We have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching (see http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu/graduate/research/research-space.html). All of our positions involve research, teaching, and a service component.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science field or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to August 2013. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals as well as evidence of effective teaching. Applicants for tenured positions must have both a strong publication record reflecting theoretically-driven interests and an international reputation for high-quality research. A record of external funding is also highly desirable for applicants for tenured positions. Interests in international communication or urban studies are attractive but not essential.
About Columbus: The OSU campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology industries (see http://liveworkplaycolumbus.com/). Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life, and was selected as one of the Top 10 cities for African Americans to live, work, and play by Black Enterprise magazine. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at http://www.columbus.org.
Application Instructions: Deadline for full consideration for this position is November 16, 2012, but applications will be considered until the position has been filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to the relevant OSU School of Communication posting at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1667. Untenured applicants should also upload at least one research manuscript and three letters of reference. Please be aware that we are conducting four separate searches in 2012-2013, so please select the specific position(s) in which you are interested. Informal queries may be made to the chair of the search committee, William Eveland, at eveland.6@osu.edu, but all applications must be made through www.academicjobsonline.org. Additional information about the School and the University is available at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu.
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.
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COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Public Relations / Advertising
Assistant Professor of Communication
The Department of Communication at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Communication—Public Relations / Advertising. The Department has organized its strategic program initiatives in four areas: Communication Studies, Health Communication, Interactive Journalism, and Public Relations/Integrated Communication. Our Public Relations/Integrated Communication concentration is organized around a focus that provides students with knowledge and experience in public relations, advertising, organizational communication along with other aspects of strategic, promotional, and persuasive communication. We seek a colleague who can contribute to that focus in their teaching and research through an understanding of the strategic integration of advertising and public relations. Teaching assignments may include evening/weekend courses. The appointment will be effective August 16, 2013.
A Ph.D. in Public Relations, Advertising, Mass Communication, Marketing Communication or Communication with course work in Public Relations, Advertising, or Strategic Communication is required. A record that indicates the potential for scholarly productivity and success and a demonstrated interest in institutional service are also required. Candidates should ideally possess instructional interests and competencies in key areas that could include public relations and/or advertising theory and principles, audience analysis, media strategy, social/interactive media, and campaign strategy.
The Department of Communication is one of Coastal Carolina University’s newest and fastest growing departments serving approximately 500 majors. Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and the integration of ideas, technologies, and developments within the discipline. Coastal Carolina University, a public liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, enrolls more than 9,000 students from 48 states and 39 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
Candidates should submit a letter of application (outlining interest in the position, qualifications, and approach to teaching and learning), a current CV, a list of five references, and transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable at this time) electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by October 20, 2012. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. CCU is an EO/AA employer.
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Associate or Full Professor in Communication
The Department of Communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a tenure track Associate or Full Professor in Communication Theory with emphasis on social influence or mediated communication theories applied to health contexts. Qualified applicants should have a social scientific focus, a background in quantitative research methods, and expertise to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. We are seeking candidates with a strong track record or potential for pursuing grant-supported research, who will mentor graduate students and contribute to the department’s strong doctoral program. The candidate will also work with faculty in the CAS Health & Risk Communication Center and other units at MSU based on his or her interest. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
To apply, please refer to Posting #6851 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants should submit electronically a cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position, a vita, and the names of three references. Please direct inquiries to chair of the search committee, John Sherry (jsherry@msu.edu). The search committee will begin its evaluation of applicants Nov. 1, 2012, and continue until an exceptional candidate is selected.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/mm6fgzm
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Open Rank Tenure-Track Position in Socio-technical Systems
Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media (TISM) at Michigan State University invites applications for an open rank tenure stream faculty position in the area of socio-technical systems. We seek a leader in the field whose scholarship is at the intersection of social sciences and technology with expertise in studying and/or building innovative systems of interaction between people (individuals, groups, communities, networks, crowds), technology and society.
Successful assistant professor candidates will be able to demonstrate promise of obtaining external funding to support their scholarship and will have published peer-reviewed works that make an important contribution to the field. Associate and full professor candidates will have a track record of successful grant seeking and high impact publications in the area over several years. Candidates will be excellent teachers and, for mid- and later career applicants, mentors to graduate students and junior faculty. Possible teaching areas include HCI, information and communication technologies, social media, research methods and/or games and interactive media design. We encourage individuals from a diverse range of disciplinary and methodological traditions to apply. A PhD in a relevant discipline should be completed prior to the start of the appointment, expected to be August of 2013.
The TISM department is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty internationally renowned for their cutting-edge research on the uses and implications of information and communication technologies. Our curricula address both the theoretical and practical aspects of media use and production, and our alumni have achieved positions of prominence in academia, industry, and government. Projects involving cross-disciplinary teams are actively pursued and encouraged. Current research foci of the department include social and interactive media, human computer interaction, games and meaningful play, ICT for development (ICT4D), health and technology, TV, cinema, and radio, and communication economics and policy. Our faculty also engage in creative scholarship, designing traditional and interactive media experiences and socio-technical systems.
Please direct any questions to Professor Carrie Heeter, Search Committee Chair, Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies & Media at Michigan State University, at heeter@msu.edu . To apply, please refer to Posting 6753 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants should submit electronically the following materials: (1) a cover letter summarizing your interested in and qualifications for the position, (2) a current vita, (3) if appropriate, the URL to an existing individual or collaborative website that conveys the candidate’s current scholarship , and (4) the names and contact information for three individuals willing to serve as recommenders, who may be contacted by the search committee. The search committee will begin considering applications November 1, 2012. The search closes when a suitable candidate is hired. Duties begin on August 16, 2013. An earlier appointment is possible.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be evaluated on their scholarship involving research and/or system design in the domain of interactions between social and technical aspects of the world, their demonstrated ability to secure external funding (or potential to do so, in the case of junior applicants), their teaching records or potential, and their ability to be a productive, visible scholar and mentor in this field.
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Department of Journalism
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Journalism focused on data-driven reporting/journalism
The Department of Journalism within the School of Media and Communication at Temple University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank to begin in August 2013. We would welcome a new faculty member who brings expertise on data-driven journalism, data visualization, social network analysis, or other similar areas, as well as theoretical expertise in studies areas including but not limited to digital media, law, ethics, history, and/or journalism studies. The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of teaching experience and a clear agenda for scholarly research. The Ph.D. is preferred.
The goal of Temple’s journalism program is to prepare students for a multimedia professional future with solid training in urban journalism, with particular emphasis on underserved communities. We seek a colleague with a similar commitment and philosophy.
The Department of Journalism is more than 80 years old with 15 full-time faculty members who teach some 700 undergraduate and graduate students. A Master of Journalism program offers professional training to full- and part-time students. Departmental faculty holding the Ph.D. also have the opportunity to participate in the School of Media and Communication doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication.
Temple University, located in Philadelphia, the nation’s fourth largest media market, is a major research university with more than 38,000 students on regional and international campuses. Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and (5) names/contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin Oct. 15, 2012.
Apply to: Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University, 316 Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080 or email journ@temple.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Digital Media Studies
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
The Department of Communication at University of California, San Diego http://communication.ucsd.edu/ seeks to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in digital media studies to begin Fall 2013. We are looking for a faculty member well versed in the theory and research of digital media studies, and in historical or ethnographic work on the opportunities as well as challenges that digital media present for communication and social change. The Department is committed to academic excellence and diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. We are interested in recruiting candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Review of applications will begin November 8, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Further information and a link for electronic submission can be found at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Health Communication
Assistant Professor
The Communication Studies Department at the University of Miami is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level commencing August 2013. We are seeking a faculty member to teach and conduct research in the health communication area. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in communication, or provide evidence they will have completed all requirements for the degree by August 2013. While we welcome applicants in all areas of health communication, preference will be given to candidates with a behavioral science focus. Applicants should have a record of strong teaching and publication in mainstream communication journals, or promise of such. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach, in addition to health communication, courses in quantitative methods, communication theory, and other areas that fit with departmental and school needs.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send: (1) letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research area, (2) current CV, and (3) three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Diane Millette
Associate Professor, Chair
Communication Studies Department
School of Communication
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248127
Coral Gables, FL 33124-2105
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Media Studies
Assistant Professor
Communication Studies, Colorado State University seeks entry-level assistant professor. Appointment date August 16, 2013. Applications considered until position filled. Submit complete application by October 15, 2012 for full consideration. Required qualifications: credentials and experience in communication studies with a specialty in Media Studies; ABD; PhD required for appointment as assistant professor. Preferred Qualifications: demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research and publication; specialty in television studies, new media, and/or digital media; PhD in hand; collegiality in a faculty committed to the rhetorical basis of the discipline; a commitment to the liberal arts. Submit letter, vita, list of relevant MA & PhD courses taken and course instructor name, statement of teaching philosophy and research program, three letters of recommendation, and official M.A. and Ph.D. transcripts to Media Studies Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication Studies, 1783 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1783; telephone 970-491-6858. Once the Search Committee has identified semi-finalists, Department faculty will have access to files, including letters of recommendation. Colorado State is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
You may access the long position description at: www.jobs.colostate.edu, select Academic Faculty & Administrative Professional Employement, then Liberal Arts.
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Interpersonal Communication
Assistant Professor
Communication Studies, Colorado State University seeks entry-level assistant professor. Appointment date August 16, 2013. Applications considered until position filled. Submit complete application by October 15, 2012 for full consideration. Required qualifications: credentials and experience in communication studies with a specialty in interpersonal communication; ABD; PhD required for appointment as assistant professor. Preferred Qualifications: demonstrated potential for excellence
in teaching and quantitative, grant-funded research and publication; PhD in hand; collegiality in a faculty committed to the rhetorical basis of the discipline; a commitment to the liberal arts. Submit letter, vita, list of relevant MA & PhD courses taken and course instructor name, statement of teaching philosophy and research program, three letters of recommendation, and official M.A. and Ph.D.
transcripts to Interpersonal Communication Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication Studies, 1783 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1783; telephone 970-491-6858. Once the Search Committee has identified semi-finalists, Department faculty will have access to files, including letters of recommendation. Colorado State is an EO/EA/AA employer and
conducts background checks on all final candidates.
You may access the long position description at: www.jobs.colostate.edu, select Academic Faculty & Administrative Professional Employment, then Liberal Arts.
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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Intercultural Communication
Assistant Professor
Communication Studies, Colorado State University seeks entry-level assistant professor. Appointment date August 16, 2013. Applications considered until position filled. Submit complete application by October 15, 2012 for full consideration. Required qualifications: credentials and experience in communication studies with a specialty in intercultural communication; ABD; PhD required for appointment as assistant professor. Preferred Qualifications: demonstrated potential for excellence
in teaching and research and publication; use of quantitative and qualitative methods of communication scholarship; PhD in hand; collegiality in a faculty committed to the rhetorical basis of the discipline; a commitment to the liberal arts. Submit letter, vita, list of relevant MA & PhD courses taken and course instructor name, statement of teaching philosophy and research program, three letters of recommendation, and official M.A. and Ph.D. transcripts to Intercultural Communication Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication Studies, 1783 Campus Delivery, Colorado
State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1783; telephone 970-491-6858. Once the Search Committee has identified semi-finalists, Department faculty will have access to files, including letters of recommendation. Colorado State is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
You may access the long position description at: www.jobs.colostate.edu, select Academic Faculty & Administrative Professional Employment, then Liberal Arts.
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA
Global Media Studies
Assistant Professor
The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global Media Studies in the Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) Program. The successful candidate will be an intellectually expansive scholar whose research addresses the interdependencies and interconnections of globalization as developed through one or more of the following areas: development communication, reception studies, production studies, social media, convergence technologies, and global health. The successful candidate will build on the critical and cultural studies framework in which the major is situated, and advance a teaching and research agenda that addresses the ways in which new technologies complicate and facilitate transactions in a global society. We seek a candidate ready to contribute to our campus's success with diversity and inclusion, prepared to involve students in faculty research and field-based experiences, and eager to integrate new pedagogical techniques and technologies into teaching/learning.
The position primarily contributes to an interdisciplinary major in Communication but also contributes to other interdisciplinary majors and concentrations at UW Tacoma, such as: Arts, Media, and Culture; Global Studies; Politics, Philosophy, and Economics; and Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies. The position begins September 16, 2013, requires an earned doctorate in Communication or related field at the time of appointment, and is contingent on funding. Candidates in the final stages of their dissertation will be appointed on an acting basis.
IAS offers a range of innovative interdisciplinary majors. We welcome applicants representing diverse perspectives and approaches. One of three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is located in new and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma and serves students of a wide range of ages and backgrounds in the South Puget Sound region. The South Sound is a beautiful place to live with outstanding opportunities for both cultural and recreational activities. It also has vibrant business and nonprofit communities including organizations like the world-renowned Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, Nordstrom, RealNetworks, Starbucks, Weyerhaeuser, the Port of Tacoma, and more. For more information on UW Tacoma, visit our website at https://www.tacoma.uw.edu.
To apply, please submit: 1) letter delineating your interests and qualifications, a description of research projects underway, your teaching experience, and previous activities mentoring minorities and/or advancing minorities, women, or members of other under-represented groups, 2) curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught, 3) statement of your teaching philosophy, 4) an article-length writing sample, 5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 6) three letters of reference. Submit all application materials through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2192. Application materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email will not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin November 16, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, e-mail Dr. Divya McMillin, search chair, at divya@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, racial/ethnic minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. If you have a question about the details of this search/position please contact that hiring unit directly. All University of Washington Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Digital Media
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2013.
We are seeking to fill a position in the area of digital media, open to candidates from a wide range of sub-areas and methodological perspectives, including software/code studies, network theory, social media, game studies, digital cultures, activist/tactical media, digital design studies, mobile media culture, digital communities, and information policy.
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication is home to 28 full-time faculty and serves approximately 750 undergraduate majors, 120 MA students, and 35 PhD students. NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world. The department is active in the NYU Global Network University, with a particular emphasis on sites in Paris, Prague, Buenos Aires, and Shanghai. NYU Steinhardt faculty may be afforded the opportunity to work at these global study and research sites. For more information see: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/mcc/
NYU is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. and an active agenda of externally funded research, publication, and teaching.
Responsibilities: Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research, and engage in program, department, school-level, and university service.
Applications: Please apply via e-mail with a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references, and a sample of work to: mccnyusearch@gmail.com
Applications should be addressed to:
Professor Charlton McIlwain
Chair, Digital Media Search Committee
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York University
239 Greene St, 3rd floor
New York NY 10003
Further information about the position can be obtained from Marita Sturken, Department Chair: marita.sturken@nyu.edu.
Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
New York University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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MACALESTER COLLEGE
International Studies: Global Media and Information
Assistant Professor
The International Studies Department at Macalester College seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in the interdisciplinary field of Global Media and Information, to begin Fall 2013. A vibrant department at the heart of the College's mission, Macalester’s International Studies approaches a broad range of global phenomena from multiple disciplinary, regional, and trans-national perspectives. Successful
candidates will have research and teaching interests in fields such as global video/television/film, the Internet, telecommunications, worldwide news and information, or cross-border images and media. The history, sources, migration, distribution, audiences, aesthetics, and gender and racial dimensions of
media, information, technology and culture are all of interest. Candidates trained in any humanities or social science discipline are encouraged to apply.
We seek candidates of broad geographic reach, preferring those with research or teaching expertise in the overlapping and permeable categories of East Asia, South Asia, the Indian Ocean sphere, the Islamic world, and/or Latin America, all broadly thought. This position will have a link to Macalester’s vibrant Media and Cultural Studies department and major.
Electronic applications are required. For fullest consideration, send initial application, consisting of a detailed introductory letter and CV, to https://www.academicjobsonline.org. Applications received by November 15, 2012 will receive first consideration. Questions about the position may be addressed to search committee chair Nadya Nedelsky (nedelsky@macalester.edu).
Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million and is home to numerous colleges and universities including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises nearly 2000 undergraduates from 48 states and over 80 nations. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Online Media
Assistant Professor, tenure track
The Sonoma State Department of Communication Studies (California State University system) invites candidates to apply for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Online Media (in PR, Radio or Journalism) starting August 2013. Information at: www.sonoma.edu/aa/fa. Applications due November 16th.
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ROANOKE COLLEGE
Communication Studies
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, beginning Fall 2013. Tenure-track position with a specialty in Communication Studies. Requires teaching Communication Theory, Quantitative Research Methods, and Rhetorical Theory and Criticism. Position also requires teaching in a broadly based Communication Studies Major, a commitment to general education and the liberal arts, and dedication to engaging students as individuals. Ph.D. and record of excellent teaching required. Teaching assignment is three courses per semester and one May-term every third year.
Active research and publication required, as well as service to department and college, including student advising.
Position has received budgetary approval. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, and a self-addressed postcard for acknowledgment to Martha Kuchar, English Department Chair, Roanoke College, 221 College Lane, Salem VA
24153-3794. Deadline extended. We intend to invite candidates to campus after interviewing at the NCA convention.
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication Arts
Chair: Associate/Full Professor
Xavier University, a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track Chair in the Department of Communication Arts at the Associate or Full Professor level beginning fall 2013. The Department, one of the largest in the college, serves nearly 200 majors in advertising, communication studies, electronic media, and public relations.
The department seeks a colleague with a vision who will bring significant administrative and leadership experience to a vibrant, growing program. The Chair will serve as an advocate for continued growth and expansion of the department, guide the department and its programs in accordance with the university’s strategic plan, and help lead future expansion into graduate programs, as appropriate.
Salary is competitive and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The candidate will hold a Ph.D. Candidates should provide evidence of leadership experience, teaching excellence, and a record of continuous scholarship. Xavier University expects its faculty to be excellent teachers, innovative in their approach to teaching, and engaged in scholarship.
To ensure consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest including relevant leadership and program development experience, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation online at hr@xavier.edu by December 7, 2012. The same materials may instead be mailed to Dr. Janice Walker, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-1212.Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women and minorities.
EO/AAE
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Department of Communication, Film, and Media Studies
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Interpersonal Communication, Fall 2013. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication; specialization in interpersonal communication, experience in teaching the basic course and related areas; sub-specialization in an IPC cohort or media effects; ability to teach courses in multiple areas, course, curriculum and program development on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities include: teaching, advising, service and research productivity appropriate to the position, including a record of publications and conference presentations.
hrdept@newhaven.edu.
EOE.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Veterinary Medicine
Assistant/Associate Professor Communication Skills Education
North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to fill a new, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment in the field of communication skills education, in particular as it pertains to veterinary medicine. A doctoral degree (DVM, MD, PhD or EdD) is required with a DVM or equivalent degree preferred. A degree in communication, mental health, or closely related fields with specialized education/training in the area of veterinarian-client-patient relationship is desirable.
Responsibilities of the position include development of a comprehensive communication program that prepares future veterinarians to communicate effectively with the general public, animal owners, professional colleagues, and policymakers on classic and emerging veterinary health issues. The chosen candidate will maintain, supervise, and further develop the clinical, teaching, research, and community outreach programs associated with communication skills training for veterinary students across all years, staff and clinicians of the Veterinary Health Complex, and the college community as a whole.
Salary and start-up package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Evaluation of the applications will begin October 1, 2012. Interested parties should submit a formal application, curriculum vitae, letter of intent, and names and contact information for 3 references at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/13496 (Position #19RJB0912).
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please call (919) 515-3148.
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