OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Assistant Professor, Communication Technology
The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applicants for an assistant professor position in the area of communication technology. In addition to a focus on 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.
Deadline for full consideration for this position is September 23, 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
Assistant Professor, Group, Network, or Organizational Communication
The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applicants for an assistant professor position in the area of group, network, or organizational communication, with an emphasis on topics including small group interactions, organizational structures and communication networks, and communication campaigns. The ideal candidate will be able to intersect with the strengths of the School in one or more of the following areas: health, politics, mass 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 September 23, 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
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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TRINITY UNIVERSITY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Advertising & Public Relations
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Communication: Trinity University. Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communication, Fall 2012. Ph.D. required by August start date. Teach six undergraduate classes per year (9 contact hours per semester) with primary teaching responsibilities in the practical application and critical examination of advertising and public relations.
Candidates would be expected to (a) develop both theoretical and applied courses in their area of specialization - advertising and/or public relations, (b) be active in teaching core communication courses (either Mass Media, Media Interpretation and Criticism, and/or Media Audiences), and (c) contribute to teaching courses in the university’s Common Curriculum and/or the university’s introductory seminar for first year students.
Trinity University, a highly selective, primarily undergraduate liberal arts and sciences institution, has an ideal student-faculty ratio, and excellent facilities, equipment, and services.
Embracing the liberal arts and sciences mission of the university, our department stresses an integrated, non-sequenced approach to communication that links theory and practice.
Our core is composed of three courses: Mass Media (focusing on structural relationships within mass media industries), Media Interpretation and Criticism (emphasizing communication theories regarding aesthetics, interpretation and criticism), and Media Audiences (exploring how audiences use and are affected by media). In addition to core courses, the major is composed of three content areas: Media Studies (classes focusing on the close examination of a single media-related topic), Media Management (courses preparing students for organizational and managerial responsibilities in media industries), and Media Messages (courses combining hands-on production with critical analysis). The major culminates in a Senior Capstone Experience in which students synthesize their understanding of communication theories and practices with a substantial academic paper, professional project, or creative work. Typical course sizes in the department are 15 students (for courses emphasizing media production) and 25 students (for media studies and media management courses.)
Deadline for receipt of applications is October 21, 2011. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate institution transcript(s), a sample of written work, samples of public relations and/or advertising syllabi, and teaching evaluations from those courses (if available) to Dr. Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200, email: jennifer.henderson@trinity.edu, Fax: 210-999-8355. Electronic submissions preferred. EEO Employer.
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TRINITY UNIVERSITY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Video Production & News
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Communication: Trinity University. Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communication, Fall 2012. Ph.D. required by August start date. Teach six undergraduate classes per year (9 contact hours per semester) with primary teaching responsibilities in the practical application and critical examination of multi-camera video production. Background or teaching experience in news writing/production a plus.
Candidates would be expected to (a) develop both theoretical and applied courses in their area of specialization, (b) be active in teaching core communication courses (either Mass Media, Media Interpretation and Criticism, and/or Media Audiences), and (c) contribute to teaching courses in the university's Common Curriculum and/or the university's introductory seminar for first year students.
Trinity University, a highly selective, primarily undergraduate liberal arts and sciences institution, has an ideal student-faculty ratio, and excellent facilities, equipment, and services. Embracing the liberal arts and sciences mission of the university, our department stresses an integrated, non-sequenced approach to communication that links theory and practice.
Our core is composed of three courses: Mass Media (focusing on structural relationships within mass media industries), Media Interpretation and Criticism (emphasizing communication theories regarding aesthetics, interpretation and criticism), and Media Audiences (exploring how audiences use and are affected by media). In addition to core courses, the major is composed of three content areas: Media Studies (classes focusing on the close examination of a single media-related topic), Media Management (courses preparing students for organizational and managerial responsibilities in media industries), and Media Messages (courses combining hands-on production with critical analysis). The major culminates in a Senior Capstone Experience in which students synthesize their understanding of communication theories and practices with a substantial academic paper, professional project, or creative work. Typical course sizes in the department are 15 students (for courses emphasizing media production) and 25 students (for media studies and media management courses.)
Deadline for receipt of applications is October 14, 2011. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate institution transcript(s), a sample of written work, samples of multi-camera video production syllabi, and teaching evaluations from those courses (if available) to Dr. Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200, email: jennifer.henderson@trinity.edu, Fax: 210-999-8355. Electronic submissions preferred. EEO Employer.
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ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor in Journalism
Rochester Institute of Technology's Department of Communication invites applications for an assistant professor position in Journalism to begin late August 2012. The successful candidate will teach from undergraduate courses including multiplatform journalism, computer assisted reporting, introduction to journalism, history of journalism, reporting & writing, news editing, reporting in specialized fields and law and ethics of the press. Applicants also able to develop courses in web design, graphics, and rich media content are especially desirable. Additional assignments in area of specialty are possible.
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/193492. Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your experience with and/or interest in RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity and names and contact information for three references.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Keith B. Jenkins
Rochester Institute of Technology
3047 George Eastman Hall (01-3047)
92 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
Email: keith.jenkins@rit.edu
Telephone: 585-475-6347
Fax: 585-475-7732
http://www.rit.edu
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until an acceptable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by Friday, September 16, 2011.
EO/AAE
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Department of Telecommunications
Media Design and Production
Indiana University's Department of Telecommunications seeks a non tenure-track Lecturer or Senior Lecturer for a position 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. They also must possess the skills and knowledge needed to manage our multimedia production facilities and supervise its staff. These facilities include a production lab with more than 40 audio and video workstations, a 2,800 square foot multi-HD camera television studio and 3-D production gear. For more information about the position, the department, our faculty and programs, see http://www.indiana.edu/~telecom/index.shtml
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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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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Nicholson School of Communication
Assistant Professor Electronic Mass Communication
The Nicholson School of Communication at the University of Central Florida invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in electronic mass communication (Radio-Television [R-TV] area) beginning August 6, 2012.
The successful candidate for the position shall possess an earned Ph.D. in communication (or other related relevant field) from an accredited institution by the time of the appointment; have an active program of social scientific scholarship appropriate for a research high-intensive university; demonstrate motivation and strategy for pursuing substantial and significant external funding for research activities; willingness and capacity to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including, but not limited to programming, media management and audience analysis. The successful applicant would also be expected to advise and help design new curriculum as needed (e.g., for the generalist track of mass communication [R-TV area]).
Research duties include continuing productivity as an active scholar/researcher, as well as the pursuit of major external research funding. Teaching duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in media management, audience analysis, and programming; advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including master’s theses. Service duties include engagement in governance; internal & external service activities; demonstrate interest in contributing to diversity and contribute to a collegial environment within the school.
Interested candidates must apply on-line: http://www.jobswithucf.com by uploading the following materials: an application cover letter, vita, contact information for 3 references and a description of your on-going program of scholarly research.
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.
The Nicholson School of Communication strives to be a premier academic program known for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and impact. For additional information about the Nicholson School of Communication and its programs visit www.cos.ucf.edu/communication.
For more information about this position, please contact the search manager, Ms. Ruth Ridore at 407.823.2683 or ruth.ridore@ucf.edu.
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SUNY BUFFALO
Department of Communication
Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication
SUNY at Buffalo, The Department of Communication seeks to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication (COM) for the Fall 2012 term contingent upon available funding. The hire is expected to complement the department's strengths in one or more core areas including new media, social influence, and health/risk. COM faculty also have expertise in measurement and data analytic procedures in the scientific study of human communication processes. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in COM (or related field) and applicants at the assistant level are expected to show evidence of high quality scholarship with potential for external funding. Applicants at the rank of associate must have a nationally recognized research program in COM. Faculty in COM teach 2 courses per semester year, advise MA and PhD students, conduct original scholarship, and participate in service at the department, university and discipline levels. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and CV to: www.UBJobs.buffalo.edu, posting number 1100355. Inquiries, lists of references, and correspondence may be sent to Thomas Feeley, Professor & Chair, 361 Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260 (or thfeeley@buffalo.edu) The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter. See additional information at http://www.communication.buffalo.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor
The Department of Communication at the University of Washington seeks a full-time
tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of communication technology and society with an emphasis on computer-mediated communication or digital media in one or more of these areas: interpersonal or organizational communication, entrepreneurship and innovation, interactive content, civic engagement, transnational communication, health communication, or science and technology studies. Preference will be given to candidates with strong empirical research skills combined with an engagement with communication theory.
Candidates are expected to conduct research and teach in the Department of
Communication's undergraduate and MA/PhD programs, as well as the Department's professional Master of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM) program. The desire and ability to teach diverse, adult learners in a professionally oriented program is essential. The successful candidate will participate in the leadership of the MCDM program. Experience mentoring students of under-represented groups would be highly valued.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We are building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. For the full job description and application requirements see: http://www.washington.edu/admin/acadpers/ads/aa2871.html
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
Journalism (Tenure Track)
The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston invites applicants for junior or mid-level tenure-track journalism position. Successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and substantial professional journalism experience. See our ad at www.valenti.uh.edu. Review begins 10/15/2011. The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
School of Journalism and Communication
Assistant Professor in Journalism and Communication
The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication seeks up to three outstanding Assistant Professors to join our faculty, carry out scholarly research, and teach in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. The ideal candidates for these tenure-related positions will have a track record of research and university teaching experience in the field of journalism and communication and share our demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Professional experience aligned with one or more of our undergraduate majors is preferred. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, though ABD may be considered.
We seek colleagues with strong research and teaching interests in fields such as, but not limited to, media history; media effects; gender, diversity and media; international communication (particularly East Asia); communication technology; communication economics; visual communication; and media management. Media historians are especially encouraged to apply, as are scholars with success in obtaining external funding for their research. The new colleagues will teach and advise in one or more of our undergraduate majors (Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Communication Studies), as well as contribute to core undergraduate coursework relevant to all majors, such as our cross-disciplinary "Gateway" courses; Media and Society; Understanding Media; Media History; Gender, Diversity and Media; and/or International Communication. The colleagues will also teach and advise in our master's and doctoral programs in Communication and Society. They will also have opportunities to participate in programs at our George S. Turnbull Center in Portland.
We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to a diverse learning and work environment. Employment begins September 16, 2012. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Please send a letter of interest, CV and contact information for three references to:
Professor Janet Wasko
School of Journalism and Communication
1275 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403
The University of Oregon is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.
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TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
The Department of Communication
Faculty of Social Sciences
The Department of Communication at Tel Aviv University invites applications for a tenure track position (rank open). The department offers B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, and has a graduate program in Communication and Social Responsibility.
We are seeking outstanding applicants with a Ph.D. in Communication (or a closely related field), an active agenda of research, academic publications in communication studies, and teaching experience. We are particularly interested in applicants with a specialization in new media, journalism, and health or environmental communication. Candidates with expertise and excellence in other areas are welcome to apply as well. Candidates should be capable of teaching introductory communication courses and advanced courses in our undergraduate and graduate program. For applicants who have recently completed their doctorate, a post-doctoral research experience is recommended. The language of instruction is Hebrew, although English is acceptable for a short initial period. The appointment will begin in October 2012.
The deadline for the applications is October 1, 2011. Application materials should include the following: Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications; a letter of intent, which includes an academic biography and an outline of research interests and plans; three publications; a brief description of courses the candidate could teach; if available, teaching evaluations; and the names and contact information for three references. Please send the application materials to Professor Nurit Guttman, Chair of the Department of Communication, guttman@post.tau.ac.il
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago – Department of Communication: Assistant Professor in Game Studies and Mobile Media. A successful candidate must have research interests in the areas of game studies and mobile media, earned doctorate or PhD completed by August 2012 in Communication or related field, promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success, prospects for external research funding, and multidisciplinary commitment. Relevant research areas revolve around the digital humanities and include: social networks, social capital, digital literacies, digital disparities, education, privacy, civic engagement and policy making.
Appointment begins August 16, 2012. Electronic applications accepted only: submit letter of interest, full CV, sample publications, teaching effectiveness evidence, and names of and contact information for three references to https://jobs.uic.edu.
For fullest consideration, apply by October 15, 2011. Women, minorities urged to apply. EOE/AA. Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
School of Media and Public Affairs
Strategic Communication - 2 positions
The School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University invites applications for two tenure track positions in strategic communication. One appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and one appointment will be at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor. We seek scholars with a strong research profile or demonstrated scholarly potential and teaching interests in strategic communication with a focus on political campaigns, advocacy and interest groups, social movements and/or crisis communication in the domestic or international context. Applicants must have potential to establish a sustained program of scholarly research, ability to teach strategic communication courses at MA level and potential for teaching excellence. Ph.D. by August 1 2012 is required for appointment as an assistant professor. Appointment as an associate or full professor requires submission of evidence related to teaching and scholarship sufficient for that appointment. Interested individuals can review the comprehensive announcement including job responsibilities, and complete statement of qualifications and application procedures at http://bit.ly/smpaopening1. Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Assistant Professor - Environment, Science and/or Health Communication
The Department of Communication seeks to fill a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek a colleague to conduct research and teach in the areas of environment, science, and/or health communication. Scholars with specific expertise in analysis of public opinion, public policy or media related to these social issues are particularly encouraged to apply. We welcome innovative and imaginative scholars who approach the study of individual and societal decisions on the environment or human health from psychological, sociological, or institutional vantage points using qualitative and/or quantitative methods. The environment, science, and health area constitutes one of the Department’s core strengths. Applicants whose work also contributes to other core strengths in communication and media studies, information technology, and/or social influence are encouraged to apply. Our position in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cornell’s commitment to interdisciplinary work would provide the successful applicant with unique opportunities to undertake projects with faculty in Cornell’s David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future and/or Weill Cornell Medical College.
Our faculty focus on a number of subfields including social psychology of communication; language and communication; science, risk, environment, and health communication; human-computer interaction; social media and mobile computing; media and society; group communication; social networks; and organizational communication. The position involves 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year and advise students in the Department’s B.S. and Ph.D. programs. Publishing in peer-reviewed literature in relevant fields is expected, as is securing external research funding.
The Department is a national leader in the study of communication as a social science. Our faculty and students are dedicated to understanding the role and enhancing the effectiveness of communication processes, systems and infrastructure in society.
We explore communication in its many forms and contexts as a fundamentally social phenomenon. Our faculty members are recognized for developing and applying novel theoretical perspectives to the most pressing social and policy issues of the day.
The department ranked among the top ten in the nation in a recent poll by the National Research Council. This ranking reflects the productivity and quality of the faculty and the diversity and success of our students.
Required Qualifications: A successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Communication or a closely aligned field and will have (or show promise of developing) a national and international reputation doing theory-based empirical research. We seek innovative scholars of social science who will develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in applied social science, information science, life sciences, environmental or health issues, and/or public outreach.
Salary & Benefits: Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available.
Application: Qualified applicants should send a letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official graduate program transcripts, a writing sample, a teaching statement, and names and contact information of three references to communication@cornell.edu or by mail to Dr. Jeff Niederdeppe, Department of Communication, 328 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. Please also have each reference submit a letter of recommendation. For additional information, e-mail communication@cornell.edu or call Dr. Niederdeppe at 607.255.9706.
Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1st, 2011 until a candidate is selected. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: http://communication.cals.cornell.edu.
Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Visit http://www.unyherc.org to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Developing Leaders. Improving Lives. Shaping the Future.
Cornell University is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and educator.
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