FSD Newsletter - Job Postings

Please note that these postings have been gathered from public announcements of position openings during the fall of 2002, and may have immenent deadlines at the time of this newsletter's publication.

TWO TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS
Department of Communication Studies
Concordia University, Montreal

The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for the following two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor:

1. Political Economy Of Communication; 2. Digital Multimedia Practice and Theory. Candidates will be expected to teach and supervise students both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling these positions for July 1, 2003.

Deadline for applications is December 1, 2002. Applications should consist of a letter of intent and statement of teaching/ research interests, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, exhibitions and/or media productions, and three letters of reference. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Concordia University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and disabled persons.

1. Political Economy Of Communication.
The candidate's primary areas of teaching and research will address such areas as the following: a) The political economic infrastructure of media industries and institutions with particular reference to issues of power, ownership, and control. b) The practice and organization of cultural industries. c) Media policy, with reference to the role of the state, legal institutions and interest groups. d) Transformations in the distribution of knowledge and intellectual property. e) The role of workers in the labor process of cultural/media industries. f) The place of groups such as women and ethnic minorities in media workplaces. g) Theoretical and historical approaches to the study of political economy. h) Globalization and the geopolitics of information.

It would be an advantage if the candidate had expertise in a particular substantive area, such as the publishing industry, the music industry, film and television industries, and/or new media technologies and the Internet. Relevant knowledge about a part of the world outside of North America would also be considered an asset.

2. Digital Multimedia Practice And Theory.
This position calls for a specialist in digital multimedia practice and theory, with an MFA, PhD, or equivalent, capable of crossing a variety of media platforms and addressing the critical and creative intersections of communications, art/culture, design and technology. Knowledge and experience in teaching the innovative integration of computer graphics and text with other media forms, such as audio, video and photography is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching digital multimedia in an undergraduate studio environment, and be capable of providing instruction in applications such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere for web and multimedia design. The candidate must be able to engage students, intellectually as well as creatively, in contemporary critical and theoretical questions relating to new media and society, and share with them a range of interests in communications issues reflected in their own professional practice.

It is strongly desired the candidate’s research interests involve work with multi-media/ digital design industries and organizations, web-based mainstream and alternative communities, and/or active engagement with digital multimedia as a creative independent artist. The candidate must be able to present a portfolio which reflects strong design abilities, as well as advanced conceptual development, and should demonstrate promise of a sustained professional profile through public exhibition and/or publication of creative work. The position also calls for the ability to develop and design curricula in multimedia, and advise the Department on capital equipment acquisition and the management of studio facilities.

The Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University offers programs leading to the BA, Graduate Diploma, MA, and PhD degrees. The undergraduate degree in Communication Studies is well known for its integration of media production and critical theoretical perspectives.

We offer the only undergraduate program in Communication and Cultural Studies and the only graduate diploma in Communication in Canada. Our MA in Media Studies is unique in its structure and focus, while the bilingual and inter-university PhD program (with Université de Montréal and Université du Québec à Montréal) offers access to a wide range of resources and expertise. In keeping with Concordia's mission, the Department fosters inclusivity in its research, curriculum, and teaching practices, and is committed to serving the needs of a diverse student population. For further information, please consult our web site:
artsci-ccwin.concordia.ca/comm/.

Address all inquiries and applications to:
Dr. Chantal Nadeau, Chair
Department Personnel Committee
Communication Studies Department
HB-429 Loyola Campus
Concordia University
7141 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H4B 1R6
Chantal Nadeau nadch@alcor.concordia.ca

TWO FACULTY POSITIONS
Department of Communication
University of Memphis

The Department of Communication at the University of Memphis, a Ph.D.-granting program, seeks two senior scholars: one to serve as chair and one as a senior faculty member.

1. Department Chair:
Applicants for the chair position must have an established national reputation for research, teaching, and service, clear evidence of administrative ability and must be tenurable in the Department of Communication. The chair represents the department in the university and the broader community, and is responsible for engendering trust, amity and mutual respect among its diverse faculty. The chair is responsible for leading the department in recruitment, fund-raising, grant writing, and community outreach; managing departmental budgets; supervising and evaluating faculty and staff. Applicants must have a strong commitment to democratic values and a proven ability to inspire confidence and maintain morale. The chair is expected to teach one course each semester. Teaching and research interests may include media/rhetorical theory and criticism, organizational communication, or health communication. The chair is expected to be an active contributor to the further development of the Ph.D. program and, as appropriate, teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses. (Earned doctorate in Communication required.) Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

2. Senior Scholar:
The second position is a senior scholar with an established national reputation for research, teaching and service and must be tenurable in the Department of Communication. Teaching and research interests may include media/rhetorical theory and criticism, organizational communication, or health communication. Responsibilities include teaching and developing graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of specialization and contributing to the further development of the department’s Ph.D. program. (Earned doctorate in Communication required.) Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience.

Application Materials: Send Vita, application letter, plus phone numbers and addresses of at least five references. The committee may request other materials at a later date. Send application materials and/or nomination to: Dr. Robert W. McDowell (Department Chair position) or Dr. Walter G. Kirkpatrick (Senior Scholar position), The University of Memphis, Department of Communication, 143 Theatre Communication Bldg., Memphis, TN 38152-3150. Review of applications begins December 2, 2002 and may continue until the positions are filled. AA/EEO Employer. Please indicate clearly for which position you wish to apply. For more details see the Department’s Web page: www.people.memphis.edu/~commdept

The University of Memphis, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. It is committed to education of a non-racially identifiable student body.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION POSITION
Department Of Interpersonal Communication
Bowling Green State University

The Department of Interpersonal Communication in the School of Communication Studies at Bowling Green State University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of organizational communication to start August 2003. Responsibilities include research and publication; undergraduate and graduate teaching in organizational communication and other areas of expertise; and participation in faculty governance. Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. by the start date, clear promise of scholarly potential, and teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Salary is competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position and in keeping with candidate experience and credentials.

Submit a cover letter; current curriculum vitae; three original, current reference letters; a writing sample; and documentation of teaching effectiveness postmarked by December 6, 2002 to Julie A. Burke, Search Committee Chair, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Finalists must provide transcript evidence of highest degree. Electronic and faxed applications cannot be considered.

For additional information see www.BGSU.edu/departments/commst or contact Julie Burke at jaburke@bgnet.bgsu.edu; phone: 419-372-2406; 419-372-8725; Fax: 419-372-0202.

The Department of Interpersonal Communication has 12 full-time faculty and 500+ undergraduate majors. The department is part of the School of Communication Studies which offers master’s degrees with emphases in organizational communication & public relations and communication research and doctoral degrees with emphases in communication and culture, and mass media studies. Bowling Green State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE POSITION
Department of Communication
University of Maryland

The Department of Communication at the University of Maryland is seeking to hire one tenure-track faculty member in persuasion and social influence at the assistant professor level. Consistent with the department's focus on the strategic use of discourse in the public sphere, the department offers specialization in persuasion and social influence at the B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. levels. The starting date for this position is August 23, 2003.

The successful candidate will be able to teach and engage in quantitative research in the area of persuasion and social influence (e.g., negotiation and conflict management, political communication, risk communication). Expertise in quantitative methodology is required, and the ability to teach quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and/or mathematical modeling of communication processes is desired. The department's faculty members in this area take a cognitive approach to the study of persuasion and social influence, and it is expected that the new faculty member will as well.

The appointed faculty member will be expected to relate the study of persuasion and social influence to the department's strengths in intercultural communication, rhetoric and political culture, and public relations. Applicants should have the Ph.D. and should have emphasized persuasion and social influence in their doctoral program. A successful record of obtaining research funding is desirable. Teaching experience at the university level is expected.

The University is located in the Washington DC, metropolitan area; applicants interested in using the area's research resources, including the National Archives, other governmental institutions, and research libraries are especially encouraged to apply. The department houses a Center for Political Communication and Civic Leadership; interest in participating in the Center's activities is desirable.

Applicants should have a strong, active, and theoretically significant publication record. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

For best consideration, interested candidates should apply by January 21, 2003. To apply, submit (a) a letter of application that describes research interests and other qualifications; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) one letter of recommendation; (d) names of three additional references; and (e) sample(s) of recent research. Application materials should be sent to:
Professor Robert N. Gaines
Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication
2130 Skinner Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD, 20742-7635
e-mail gaines@umd.edu
phone: 301-405-6526
Information about the department is available at www.comm.umd.edu.

BROADCAST MEDIA POSITION
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program
University of Washington, Tacoma

The University of Washington, Tacoma invites applications for a broadcast media position at the rank of assistant professor in its Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) Program. We seek applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, interdisciplinary interests, and active scholarship in broadcast communication. Qualified candidates should have demonstrated expertise in teaching courses in radio and television writing and production, and also will be required to teach theory/studies courses in two or more of the following areas: public relations, advertising, broadcast regulation, and broadcast history. The person hired for this position will help lead the development of the emergent broadcast track of the mass communication curriculum including advising on equipment and facilities. The communications curriculum is situated within a critical and cultural studies framework and we welcome candidates who explore the symbolic power of media texts in both teaching and scholarship. Ph.D. in mass communications or related field required. The position offers the opportunity to shape the media studies emphasis in a growing interdisciplinary program for upper-division undergraduates and, as UW Tacoma expands, graduate programs as well.

UW Tacoma offers upper-division and graduate education to students with a wide variety of ages and backgrounds in a diverse urban environment in the South Puget Sound region. The non-residential campus is located in new award winning facilities in downtown Tacoma and is growing rapidly. Faculty and students at the Tacoma campus benefit from the many resources of the University of Washington, Seattle (for details see www.tacoma.washington.edu). Send a letter delineating your research and teaching interests and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, samples of research, and one-page descriptions of two upper-division courses you would propose to teach (one a skills course, and the other a theory course), to: University of Washington, Tacoma, Finance and Administration, Broadcast Media position, Box 358431, 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402-3100. Electronic application materials may be sent to: janrutle@u.washington.edu.

Screening of applications will begin 15 November 2002 and continue until the position is filled. Appointment effective September 16, 2003.
Specific inquiries may be directed by e-mail to divya@u.washington.edu.

The University of Washington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam Era veteran. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative affirmative action employer.