Available Positions & Other Advertising
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication and/or Advertising
The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applicants for an assistant professor position in the area of strategic communication and/or advertising. In addition to a focus on strategic communication, candidates may have an interest in a particular context area that intersects with our School's current strengths including, but not limited to: health/risk, politics, entertainment, intergroup communication, or communication technology.
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. All of our positions involve teaching, service and a research component, and we have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to September 2012. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in the field of communication as well as evidence of effective collegiate teaching.
Deadline for full consideration for this position is November 18, 2011. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, at least one published research sample, evidence of successful collegiate teaching, and three letters of reference to: William Eveland, Search Committee Chair, OSU School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Informal queries or applications via email are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu. Please explicitly identify the position for which you are applying, as we are conducting four separate searches in 2011-2012. 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.
The OSU campus is strategically 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. It is a friendly city with a high quality of life. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology-based industries. Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at http://www.columbus.org.
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Open Rank, Mass Communication
The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applicants for an open rank position in the area of mass communication. In addition to a focus on mass communication technologies, candidates may have a particular interest in a context area or population.
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. All of our positions involve teaching, service and a research component, and we have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to September 2012. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in the field of communication as well as evidence of effective collegiate teaching. Applicants for tenured positions must have both a strong publication record reflecting theoretically-driven interests and a national reputation for high-quality research. A record of external funding is also highly desirable for applicants for tenured positions.
Deadline for full consideration for this position is November 18, 2011. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of successful collegiate teaching, and the names of three references. Untenured applicants should also send at least one published article and three letters of reference to: William Eveland, Search Committee Chair, OSU School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Informal queries or applications via email are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu. Please explicitly identify the position for which you are applying, as we are conducting four separate searches in 2011-2012. 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.
The OSU campus is strategically 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. It is a friendly city with a high quality of life. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology-based industries. Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at http://www.columbus.org.
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CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor
The Department of Communication at California Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Mass Communication to begin August 2012. The successful candidate will be a generalist who will teach undergraduate courses in writing for the mass media, introduction to mass communication, and other courses within the candidate's area of expertise. Other responsibilities include advising of undergraduate students. Doctorate in Communication or related area, evidence of quality teaching and demonstrated potential for scholarly research are required. Professional experience in media-related industries is desirable. Preference given to candidates who can document competence in the teaching of writing. A.B.D. considered with doctorate earned by September 2012.
CLU is an accredited, private, comprehensive university located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Additional information may be found at www.callutheran.edu. California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of CLU to apply.
Please e-mail letter describing teaching experience, research, professional experience, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to via email to:
Dr. Sharon Docter, Chair, Search Committee
c/o Randy Toland [toland@callutheran.edu]
California Lutheran University
60 Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91350
805- 493-3015
Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Associate/Full Professor, Civic Dialogue and Leadership
The Department of Communication at TAMU invites applications for a tenured position at the Associate or Full Professor level in Civic Dialogue and Leadership starting September 1, 2012. All methodological and theoretical orientations are acceptable so long as the scholarship focuses on the interrelationships among civic discourse, leadership, and democratic practice. Possible areas of expertise include: political communication and the interrelationships of democratic government, elections, and new media; argumentation and advocacy in the public sphere; social movements; public dialogue, public deliberation, and participatory democracy; public discourse and conflict management; intergroup dialogues regarding diversity, ethnicity, race, and gender; difference, dialogue, and multiculturalism, organizational communication and workplace representation; formal and informal leadership practices and workplace democracy; corporate social responsibility; communication technologies, web 2.0, and political campaigns; the role of new media technologies in civic and/or political dialogues; and community dialogues around health.
To receive fullest consideration, applicants should apply by November 1, 2011, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to J. Kevin Barge (kbarge@tamu.edu). Chair of Committee, Department of Communication, 4234 TAMU, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4234. Phone: (979) 845-5500; FAX: (979) 845-6594 (emailed applications will not be accepted).
The department offers the PhD, MA, and BA degrees. It has 21 tenure-track faculty members, 60 graduate students, and 1000 undergraduate majors. Further information regarding the department is available at: http://comm.tamu.edu. Texas A&M is the fourth largest university in the United States. The student body includes 23% African American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaskan Native students and over 4300 international students from 126 countries. It ranks among the highest nationally in number of national merit scholars, total research expenditures, and total endowment funds. Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples.
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LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
Department of Communication Studies
Two Positions: 1) New Media Communication & 2) Relational Communication
The Department of Communication Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles seeks applicants for 2 entry-level, tenure-track positions, beginning Fall 2012, in the areas of 1.) New Media Communication and 2.) Relational Communication. The Communication Studies Department is one of the largest undergraduate programs at LMU, with approximately 500 majors. In keeping with LMU's Mission, our department emphasizes the ethical and effective deployment of communication in pursuit of a more just and humane world. We also strive to help students foster the knowledge and skills necessary to develop more satisfying personal and professional relationships. Our faculty is committed to scholarship and service projects that support our Mission and reflect a critical orientation toward the discipline. We are committed to developing a culturally diverse environment for our faculty and students.
Position 1: The New Media Communication position requires expertise in, and a critical orientation toward, one or more of the following areas: history of media, evolution of new media technology, global/transnational dimensions of new media, new media literacies (particularly visual communication), new media and organizational communication, new media and religious discourse, and/or new media and political communication/social movements.
Applicants for Position One must have a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a related discipline in hand at the time a contract is offered; for those with degrees in other disciplines, the ability to address a communication studies oriented approach to New Media is essential, and must be supported by evidence in course syllabi, statement on pedagogy, and scholarship.
Position 2: The Relational Communication position requires expertise in a critical/cultural perspective of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, and religion in interpersonal, familial, and/or organizational contexts, with the ability to develop/teach courses in one or more of the following areas: communication and relationships, family communication, diversity and identity politics, conflict management, leadership, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods (e.g., survey research).
Applicants for Position Two must have a Ph.D. in Communication Studies with expertise in Relational Communication in hand at the time a contract is offered.
For Both Positions:
The successful candidate for each position will be required to teach elective and/or required courses in her/his area of expertise; teach one or more of the following required major courses: communication theory, rhetorical criticism, qualitative methods, and/or quantitative methods (e.g., survey research); participate in the development, implementation and teaching of the University Core Curriculum and a new curriculum for our major in order to meet the evolving curricular requirements of the department and the university.
Applicants who have not yet completed their Ph.D. must demonstrate progress toward completion at the time of application. The successful candidates will be committed to a balanced professional life of teaching/advising, scholarship and service. At least two years of accomplished teaching in the relevant area of expertise is expected. Additionally, the successful candidate will be committed to ongoing, quality scholarship demonstrated by an established record of competitively selected conference papers, manuscript submissions to peer reviewed outlets, and/or peer reviewed publications. Evidence of effective service to academic and other communities is valued.
Completed applications will be reviewed beginning October 14, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should ensure that all materials are received by October 21, 2011. A complete application portfolio requires: 1) a letter of application; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) official transcripts and if the candidate has not completed her/his PhD, verifiable evidence of progress toward completion; 4) a chapter or other substantial portion/sample from her/his dissertation; 5) copies of teaching evaluations (including qualitative comments) reflecting at least 2 years of demonstrated accomplishment in teaching, and a statement of teaching philosophy; 6) sample syllabi related to this position; 7) evidence of scholarly activity, including copies of competitively selected conference papers, manuscript submissions, and/or actual publications (additional evidence of scholarly activity may be submitted for consideration); and 8) at least three letters of reference.
LMU places value on those who can share and teach differing points of view.
Strong candidates will be committed to and effective in supporting and enhancing a culturally rich and diverse learning environment. We also value those who will bring sensitivity to the independent cultural role of religions.
Application materials for the New Media Communication position should be sent to: Dr. Michele L. Hammers, Search Committee Chair for New Media Communication, Department of Communication Studies/Foley Building, 1 LMU Drive - MS 8231, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Inquiries or comments should be directed to Dr. Hammers via e-mail at: mhammers@lmu.edu.
Application materials for the Relational Communication position should be sent to: Dr. Paige P. Edley, Search Committee Chair for Relational Communication, Department of Communication Studies/Foley Building, 1 LMU Drive - MS 8231, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Inquiries or comments should be directed to Dr. Edley at: pedley@lmu.edu.
Loyola Marymount, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information).
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN
Department of Language, Culture and Communication
Assistant Professor, Public Communication and Culture Studies
Assistant Professor of Public Communication and Culture Studies. Full time (6 courses per year), tenure track assistant professor with a specialization in public relations and social media, effective 9/1/12.
Specialization in public relations with an emphasis in social media applications for professional and advocacy settings. Demonstrated achievement in conducting and publishing research on social media in any of a variety of contexts, for example, global PR, non-profit PR, health communication, environmental communication, and/or risk and crisis communication.
Experience in teaching public relations required. Experience in teaching social media theory and skills highly desirable. Knowledge of social media applications in public relations context essential.
In addition to the teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to engage in program and course development relevant to areas such as the newly formed certificate program in public relations. Ph. D. from a recognized university communications doctorate program in hand by 9/1/2012.
For full consideration, submit letter of application, CV, unofficial transcripts, samples of recent scholarly work, and three letters of reference by November 15, 2011 to Chair, Communication Search Committee, Department of Language, Culture and Communication, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Department of Telecommunications
Lecturer; Assistant Professor
Indiana University's Department of Telecommunications has two open positions.
The first position is a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in media design and production. Applicants should hold an M.A., M.S., M.F.A., or Ph.D, and have extensive experience and proficiency in video design and production. Additionally, the ideal applicants will have some experience with new media design, such as 2D or 3D animation or game programming and design. Candidates must be able to teach effectively in the department's undergraduate production and design track.
The second position is a tenure-track Assistant Professor. Applicants should hold a terminal degree and present a promising program of creative activity or scholarly research using social scientific, economic, legal, or historical methods. Candidates must also be able to teach effectively in the department's undergraduate and graduate programs.
More information about the positions, the department, and our faculty and programs can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~telecom/.
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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor of Communication
The Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma invites applications from teachers/scholars whose interests intersect two of the following three areas within the department: health communication, organizational communication, or communication technology. Appointment begins in August 2012 and will be at the Assistant Professor rank (tenure-track).
Applicants must have an earned doctorate at the time of appointment, have established a record of scholarly research, show evidence of effective teaching, and demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serve on advisory committees, and have potential to pursue external funding.
The Department of Communication is strongly committed to providing quality instruction and research in communication theory and research. The Department is a member of the Division of Social Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department currently includes 18 FTE faculty and 30-plus graduate teaching and research assistants. We offer B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees to over 50 graduate students and about 300 undergraduate majors. Department members collaborate with faculty, residents, and graduate students at the Norman campus, the Health Science Center in Oklahoma City, and the School of Community Medicine in Tulsa.
Norman, OK, a community of over 110,000, has been rated as one of top 100 communities to live in by various magazines. It offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, leisure, and recreational opportunities. In addition, it is conveniently located near a major airport and all of the opportunities of a major metropolitan area, Oklahoma City (over 1.2 million).
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Salary for the position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Start-up funds and relocation expenses may be available. Initial screening will begin no later than November 5, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Elaine Hsieh, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, 610 Elm Avenue, Room 101, Norman, OK 73019-2081; Department phone: (405) 325-3154; FAX: (405) 325-7625; E-mail ehsieh@ou.edu. Informal inquiries are invited and welcome.
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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor of Communication
The Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma invites applications from teachers/scholars in intercultural communication whose interest may intersect organizational or international contexts. Appointment begins in August 2012 and will be at the Assistant Professor rank (tenure-track).
Applicants must have an earned doctorate at the time of appointment, have established a record of scholarly research, show evidence of effective teaching, and demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serve on advisory committees, and have potential to pursue external funding.
The Department of Communication is strongly committed to providing quality instruction and research in communication theory and research. The Department is a member of the Division of Social Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department currently includes 18 FTE faculty and 30-plus graduate teaching and research assistants. We offer B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees to over 50 graduate students and about 300 undergraduate majors. Department members collaborate with faculty, residents, and graduate students at the Norman campus, the Health Science Center in Oklahoma City, and the School of Community Medicine in Tulsa.
Norman, OK, a community of over 110,000, has been rated as one of top 100 communities to live in by various magazines. It offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, leisure, and recreational opportunities. In addition, it is conveniently located near a major airport and all of the opportunities of a major metropolitan area, Oklahoma City (over 1.2 million).
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Salary for the position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Start-up funds and relocation expenses may be available. Initial screening will begin no later than November 22, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Young Y. Kim, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, 610 Elm Avenue, Room 101, Norman, OK 73019-2081; Department phone: (405) 325-1578; FAX: (405) 325-7625; E-mail youngkim@ou.edu. Informal inquiries are invited and welcome.
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Brian Lamb School of Communication
Public Relations - Assistant/Associate Professor Positions
PUBLIC RELATIONS POSITIONS (Two Positions)
The Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor and tenure-track assistant/associate professor whose research and teaching center on Public Relations, to begin in August 2012. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Communication or an affiliated discipline will be considered. Candidates may use a diverse range of theoretical and methodological perspectives. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, along with advising graduate students and contributing to scholarly literature. Ability to teach large-lecture Introduction to Public Relations or Advertising would be a plus. To apply, send a cover letter, vita, and 3 letters of reference (at least one of which addresses teaching strengths) to:
Patrice M. Buzzanell
Public Relations Search Committee Chair
The Brian Lamb School of Communication, BRNG 2114
Purdue University
100 N. University St
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098 USA
Phone: 765-494-3317
E-mail: buzzanel@purdue.edu
Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
and Department of American Studies
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Sport Media
The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Department of American Studies invite applications for the position of assistant professor in the field of Sport Media. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in Journalism/Mass Communication and American Studies, to begin in August 2012.
A Ph.D. and college-level teaching experience are required; an academic home in
Journalism/Communications, American Studies and/or Sport Studies is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have academic expertise related to sport, media, and their interactions, and will show potential for attaining a significant national/international record of achievement in sport media scholarship.
Responsibilities include teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and pursuing an active program of research. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to service and outreach missions of the School and Department, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the University.
To apply visit the UI electronic submission website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty and refer to requisition #60031. Materials including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three references, and evidence of teaching ability should be submitted electronically. Representative samples of academic and/or professional work should be sent to: Sport Media Search Chair, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, E305 Adler
Journalism Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-2004.
Screening will begin October 10, 2011, with applications considered until the position is filled. The School, Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University of Iowa are strongly committed to intellectual, gender, and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The University of Iowa's School of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed in the state-of-the-art Philip D. Adler Journalism Building. Iowa's Department of American Studies, which includes strong programs in sport studies at graduate and undergraduate levels, is housed in the historic Jefferson Building. For more information, see their websites at http://clas.uiowa.edu/sjmc/ and http://www.uiowa.edu/~amstud/.
Located in Iowa City, a community that combines small-town charm with rich cultural and educational opportunities, the University of Iowa is a major national research university and Iowa's largest regents' institution, with more than 30,000 students and about 1,700 faculty. The University belongs to the country's oldest Division I college athletic conference and has a long tradition of support for women's athletics.
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Two Digital Media Assistant Professor Positions
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks two full-time, tenure-track assistant professors with demonstrated potential for high-quality research and teaching on digital media. One of the two positions will involve half-time teaching and other participation in the cross-departmental Digital Studies Certificate Initiative (http://digitalstudies.wisc.edu/). Applicants automatically will be considered for both positions. The appointments begin August 27, 2012.
For more details about the positions, how to apply, and the application deadline, please see: http://www.journalism.wisc.edu/.
See also PVL 71670 on the University's employment website: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/ohrpv_fa_00_org.html.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS (CI)
Camarillo, CA
Communication - Two Tenure Track Positions
The Communication program at California State University Channel Islands (CI) invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the ranks of tenured Professor and tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of communication and new communication technologies (new media/social media).
Candidates should have experience in innovative computer-mediated communication or digital media.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Communication or a related field, strong understanding of social media theory, techniques and strategies, and their application to health communication, environmental communication, non-profit organizations, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, global communication and/or community engagement.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of foundational undergraduate courses in Communication and will have the opportunity to broaden the existing program. For additional information and to apply for the position, please visit our website at: https://www.csucifacultyjobs.com.
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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Department of Communication
Public Relations
The Department of Communication at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor to conduct research and teach in the area of Public Relations and Persuasive Campaigns. All tenure track faculty are expected to engage in research, teaching and service activities. For this position, we seek an outstanding individual whose research program examines public relations, issue management, and/or persuasive campaigns in a variety of sectors (governmental/public, non-profit and corporate/for profit), along with contemporary trends such as social media and globalization. We also seek applicants whose research can contribute to our departmental mission (addressing communication, participation, and engaged social problems). Professional experience and ability to obtain and conduct sponsored research are desirable but not required. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses that support our undergraduate major and growing public relations certificate program (e.g. Communication Research Methods and Public Relations Campaigns), and who would also develop and teach topical courses in their areas of expertise that support and extend our MA program. The teaching load for tenure track faculty is two courses per semester term.
Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. required by 31 July, 2012, evidence of research and publication activity, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Applicants for this position must apply online by going to www.jobsatuc.com(job#211UC1699). Cover letter should address the candidate's fit with both the position and Departmental Mission. Vita, cover letter, and samples of scholarly work can also be posted on-line. Send copy of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to: Teresa Sabourin, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210184, Cincinnati OH 45221-0184. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning on November 1, 2011. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, people with disability and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Department of Communication
Health/Environmental Communication
The Department of Communication at the
Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. required by 31 July, 2012, evidence of research and publication activity, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Applicants for this position must apply online by going to www.jobsatuc.com(job#211UC1721). Cover letter should address the candidate's fit with both the position and Departmental Mission. Vita, cover letter, and samples of scholarly work can also be posted on-line. Send copy of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to: Teresa Sabourin, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication,
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
School of Mass Communications
Public Relations Assistant Professor
Public Relations Assistant Professor. The University of South Florida School of Mass Communications invites applications for a full-time tenure-earning assistant professor position in public relations at the USF Tampa campus beginning in August 2012. This is a nine-month position. The salary is negotiable, to be determined by experience and education. The position is contingent on final funding approval.
Minimum Qualifications. An appropriate doctoral degree is required, as is professional public relations experience and the ability to teach courses in the school's strategic communication management graduate program, as well as its undergraduate public relations sequence. Scholarly research and publication are required, as are student advising and service to the department, university, and profession. The position requires evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, research and service. Applicants with doctoral degrees completed by December 2012 will be considered for initial employment at the rank of instructor.
Preferred Qualifications. Candidates with an established research agenda and experience supervising graduate student research are preferred.
The University and the School. The University of South Florida is among the nation's top 63 public research universities, is one of 39 community engaged public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and placed among the nation's top 20 "up and coming universities" in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings. USF is one of Florida's top three research universities. The University was awarded $366 million in research contracts and grants last year. The university offers 219 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the MD degree. The university has a $1.8 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 45,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland. USF is a member of the Big East Athletic Conference. The School of Mass Communications, housed in a $10 million building completed in 1992 and located in the 13th largest television market in the nation, is reaccredited by ACEJMC until 2013. The school offers a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications through three undergraduate sequences--advertising, multimedia journalism and production (including options in magazine, news-editorial, telecommunications news and telecommunications production), and public relations. Undergraduate enrollment, which is limited to students who meet a GPA standard and pass a qualifying examination, is approximately 1,400 pre-majors and majors. A master of arts degree in mass communications can be earned in one of three studies tracks--media studies, multimedia journalism, and strategic communication management. Approximately 50 students are enrolled in graduate study. There are 18 full-time faculty members with a broad range of professional and scholarly credentials. For more information, please see the school's Internet site at http://masscom.usf.edu/.
Application Process. Applications must be received by December 2, 2011. To apply, access the "faculty" section of http://employment.usf.edu and attach a letter describing teaching, research, service and professional credentials with a vita and the names and addresses of three references, and other materials as requested. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please call 813-974-6784 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EEO institution.
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VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Communication
Public Relations
The Department of Communication at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor with teaching and research expertise in Public Relations. Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach undergraduate courses from among campaign communication (including health, political, and corporate contexts), Principles of PR, PR cases, PR writing, issue management, and organizational communication. Research interests should reflect issues and concerns of contemporary theory and practice of PR. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to curriculum development emphasizing cross-disciplinary integration of social media and new technologies. Teaching expectations are two courses per semester.
Applicants should have a doctorate in communication or related field, demonstrated record or the potential for scholarly publication and successful teaching. Work experience in public relations, APR certification preferred. ABD applicants will be considered, but degree completion must be expected by August 10, 2012.
Screening of applications will begin October 31, 2011. Complete applications include the online application form and the supplemental materials listed on the website. Applications must be submitted electronically at http://jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=194192. Posting number 0110952. Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Robert E. Denton, Jr., Head, Department of Communication, Shanks Hall (0311), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone: (540) 231-7166, email: rdenton@vt.edu.
The Department of Communication has 24 faculty and 11 graduate teaching assistants. Our department serves more than 800 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate students. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, Virginia Tech is a Carnegie-doctoral Research Extensive (Research 1) university. For more information on the Department and Virginia Tech, go to www.comm.vt.edu.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Robert E. Denton, Jr., email rdenton@vt.edu, (phone 540 231-7166; fax 540 231-9817; TTY 1-800-828-1120) by the application deadline.
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor - Two Positions
The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks two full-time faculty members at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor. Candidates for appointment should have or be near to completing the Ph.D. by the target start date of August 16, 2012. Salary level is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We seek one outstanding candidate who specializes in any area of media effects; this may include mediated communication processes and effects; audience formation and behavior; health-related media content; or the role of media in political systems.
We also seek an outstanding candidate with a special interest in new communication technologies, including the role of technology in communication among individuals, groups, organizations, or cultures. Possible research topics include social media, workplace communication, technology diffusion and policy development, and information management.
Please designate which position you are applying for in your cover letter.
Applicants must have or show clear promise of developing a distinguished record of undergraduate and graduate teaching and independent research. Successful candidates will join departmental colleagues with varied disciplinary backgrounds in a unit of 23 graduate faculty members. The department supports undergraduate and master's programs (including a new online MS program in health communication) as well as one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished doctoral programs. For information about us, visit www.communication.illinois.edu.
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload application materials: application letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching materials (including evidence of teaching excellence). Three letters of reference will be required by the committee; please submit the names and contact information for your three references with your online application. Referees will be contacted electronically upon the submission and completion of the application. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 24, 2011.
For further information please contact: John Caughlin, Associate Professor and Search Chair; PHONE: (217) 333-2683; EMAIL: caughlin@illinois.edu
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
School of Culture & Communication, Faculty of Arts
Head of School
Salary: attractive remuneration package negotiable including 17% superannuation. Level of appointment will be subject to qualifications and experience.
The School of Culture and Communication, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, seeks to appoint a distinguished academic in the role of Head of School. The School encompasses areas of study including Art History, Cinema and Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, English and Theatre Studies and Media and Communications.
The Dean and Heads of School constitute the senior leadership team of the Faculty of Arts, and this position will manage the School as well as assist with the leadership of the Faculty. A strong research and teaching record and a proven track record in academic leadership is required.
Employment Type: The Headship is available for a period of four years. The successful appli-cant will also be offered an appropriate appointment in his or her discipline and will retain that position at the conclusion of the Headship.
Enquiries only to: Dr Leslie Kilmartin of The Insight Group is managing enquiries relating to this appointment and can be contacted: Tel. +61 418 590842 or e-mail lkilmar-tin@insightgroup.com.au
Close date: 16 October 2011
For position information go to www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers, click on 'Job Search' and search under the job title or job number 0027144.
PLEASE NOTE: please DO NOT APPLY via the University of Melbourne web site for this position. The Insight Group, Executive Search Consultants, has been appointed to manage the recruitment for this role. To apply, please send your cover letter, CV and a document addressing the selection criteria to recruitment@insightgroup.com.au.
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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Comparative Media Studies
Two Positions
The Comparative Media Studies Program at MIT seeks to fill two positions--
(1) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Comparative Media Studies/Game Studies, MIT
MIT's Program in Comparative Media Studies in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of game studies to start in the fall of 2012. Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a record of significant publication (or the promise thereof), research activity and/or design experience relevant to game studies. We seek a candidate who will connect the work of our GAMBIT and Education Arcade research labs to the classroom, and who can direct innovative and multidisciplinary research. Relevant areas of specialization include the history, theory, sociology, psychology and criticism of games and play, and expertise in one or more of the following areas: game design; game engineering; player, playing and assessment methodologies; user behaviors and game economics; data analytics; and visual, narrative, and audio design. Fluency in a broader array of humanities-based media studies and experience in game production will be considered a plus. Applicants should have teaching experience. Please submit a letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation, and work samples online by December 1, 2011 at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1032. Hard copies of works samples may be sent to Prof. William Uricchio, Director, Program in Comparative Media Studies, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E15-313, Cambridge, MA 02139. MIT is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
(2) Tenured Associate/Full Professor, MIT Comparative Media Studies
MIT's Program in Comparative Media Studies seeks applications for a tenured Professor beginning in September 2012. A PhD and an extensive record of publication, research activity and leadership are expected. We encourage applicants from a wide array of disciplinary backgrounds. The successful candidate will teach and guide research in one or more of the Program's dimensions of comparativity (historical, methodological, cultural) across media forms. Expertise in the cultural and social implications of established media forms (film, television, radio, audio and visual cultures, or print) is as important as scholarship in one or more emerging areas such as games, social media, media literacies, digital arts and culture, internet research, network cultures, software studies, media industries, and transmedia storytelling. The position involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and guiding collaborative research activities, and participating in the intellectual and creative leadership of the Program and the Institute. Candidates should demonstrate a record of effective teaching and thesis supervision, significant research/creative activity, relevant administrative experience, and international recognition. CMS offers SB and SM programs and maintains a full roster of research initiatives and outreach activities [see http://cms.mit.edu]. The program embraces the notion of comparativity and collaboration, and works across MIT's various schools, and between MIT and the larger media landscape. Applications consisting of a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, selected major publications 3 letters of recommendation should be submitted online by November 1, 2011 at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1036. Hard copies of work samples may be sent to: Professor William Uricchio, Director, Comparative Media Studies, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E15-313, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA. MIT is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Public Relations and New Media
Endowed Chair
The Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing at MSU is looking to fill the Ellis N. Brandt Endowed Chair in Public Relations (one of only a few endowed chairs in the world dedicated specifically to the field of Public Relations). We are looking for a dynamic, ground-breaking scholar (rank of Associate or Full Professor, tenure-system) committed to developing a strong program of research and teaching in PR and new media.
The ideal candidate will have a doctorate from a program in communication, business, information sciences, or an allied field. The candidate’s scholarship and teaching should focus on organizations’ use of new media for public relations practices such as relationship building, advocacy, or reputation management. Potential for high-quality research and commitment to external grant activity is a must; experience with the use of new media for PR efforts is a plus. The position will involve undergraduate and graduate teaching in the areas of PR principles and strategy, PR campaigns, and PR and new media.
MSU’s Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing is characterized by highly ranked faculty and vibrant programs of interdisciplinary research. New media research and design is an emerging area of excellence in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, and opportunities abound for collaboration and program building.
Electronic application submissions are required. To apply, please refer to Posting #5197 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants must submit electronically the following materials: (1) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) the names and contact information for three references, who may be contacted by the search committee. Review of applications will begin October 10, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions prior to submitting an electronic application, please contact Professor Stephen Lacy, Search Committee Chair, Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing, at slacy@msu.edu.
The Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing is housed within MSU’s world-renowned College of Communication Arts and Sciences and is located in East Lansing, Michigan. The College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University, established in 1955, was the first such college in the country. Today, with more than 4,000 students, it is one of the largest and most respected. The College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University combines a research-intensive faculty with a strong professional mission to prepare students for rewarding careers and emerging technologies, and to influence the professional practice of communication globally. For additional information, visit adv.msu.edu.
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.
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