UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Associate Professor, Professor Social Interaction/Interpersonal Communication
Seeking an individual whose research interests are primarily concerned with the development of theories that elucidate the fundamental processes that subserve social interaction. Examples of such processes include the processing of discourse and social action; strategic choices in language use; the development of social interaction competencies; emotional and motivational factors in social interaction; social interaction and decision-making; social influence processes in social interaction; and intercultural communication processes germane to globalization. Of particular interest are research programs that explicate communication processes in both face-to-face and mediated social interaction contexts. This research program must comport with the Department's quantitative behavioral-science orientation and affiliation with the Division of Social Sciences. Tenure-track position to begin 1 July 2008. Candidates will be expected to teach upper-division classes and graduate seminars.
Applications: Send vita, sample of research writing, and three letters of recommendation directly from recommender or placement service to:
Michael T. Motley, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Communication
One Shields Avenue
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
Email: labyrns@ucdavis.edu (Lesley Byrns, Office Manager). TEL: 530/752-1291
The Department offers the B.S. and M.A. in Communication. (A doctoral program proposal is currently under review.) For further information about the Department of Communication at UCD, please visit our website at http://communication.ucdavis.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 15 OCTOBER 2007. Position is open until filled.
The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Communication are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Associate Professor, Professor Mediated Communication
Seeking an individual whose research interests are in the area of the social and/or psychological impact of the media. Applicant must have a program of theory development and research focused on explaining the effects of media or communication technologies upon individuals and society. This program must comport with the Department's quantitative behavioral-science orientation and affiliation with the Division of Social Sciences. Tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2008. Candidates will be expected to teach upper-division classes and graduate seminars.
Applications: Send vita, sample of research writing, and three letters of recommendation directly from recommender or placement service to:
Charles R. Berger, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Communication
One Shields Avenue
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
Email: labyrns@ucdavis.edu (Lesley Byrns, Office Manager). TEL: 530/752-1291
The Department offers the B.S. and the M.A. in Communication. (A doctoral program is proposal is currently under review.) For further information about the Department of Communication at UCD, please visit our web at http://communication.ucdavis.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2007.
The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Communication are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor, International and Global Communication
The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin Fall 2008. We seek scholars specializing in international and global communication studies. Candidates should have a well-defined research focus and some international experience (a working second language, for example, would be an asset). The new faculty member will teach courses in his/her area of specialty, as well as courses in at least one of the following areas: quantitative or qualitative research methods, mass communication, critical media studies, interpersonal communication, journalism, digital media, or visual communication/video production. Ideal candidates should demonstrate promise in scholarly research and the ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, as well as evidence of successful teaching.
Applicants are invited to visit the university's web site at: www.scu.edu for descriptions of the university's mission, courses offered in our department, and the multicultural student population we serve. Santa Clara University has committed to the strategic goal of enriching the quality of our community of scholars by increasing diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences related to achieving this goal in their letter of application.
Located in the heart of northern California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara is a private, Catholic Jesuit university committed to promoting social justice in a comprehensive, educational setting. Faculty are teaching scholars who balance a commitment to quality teaching with active programs of research or creative scholarship. A full-time teaching load is 2 courses per quarter. Maintaining an active research program is required, along with undergraduate advising and service responsibilities. The completion of a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment. Housing assistance is available. Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, welcomes applications from women, persons of color, any sexual orientation, all religions, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability. Also, in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University annually collects and makes publicly available information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents (www.scu.edu/cs/).
Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2007, at which time the evaluation of applications will begin. Applicants should mail hard copies of their letter of application, CV, examples of scholarly work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations, and teaching portfolios) to: Dr. Emile McAnany (Attention: Search Committee), Department of Communication, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 [email queries: emcanany@scu.edu].
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SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Knight-Ridder/San Jose Mercury News Chair in Journalism and the Public Interest
The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University invites applications for this newly endowed Chair from applicants with a compelling vision of how journalism can serve social justice and the public interest in the new media environment. The Chair may be filled by a senior scholar (associate or full professor) or a distinguished journalism professional.
Senior scholars will have an active research program and communicate it to the public, regularly publishing in academic outlets and commenting in the news media. A record of external research funding is a plus. The successful candidate will also be an excellent teacher of undergraduates who will teach courses in her/his area of specialty, as well as courses in at least one of the following areas: journalism history, political communication, media law, media economics, media ethics, ethnic/multicultural journalism, or news in t he digital age. This person will provide intellectual leadership to the department's journalism program and the wider communities of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, advancing public discussion and understanding of journalism by organizing symposia and projects of her/his design.
Distinguished professionals must have extensive leadership experience in the field of journalism and a record of teaching excellence at the college level. The professional applicant will be expected to publish long-format journalism or books on news and the public interest. This person will teach courses in her/his area of specialty, as well as courses in at least one of the following areas: community journalism, multimedia journalism, public affairs reporting, investigative reporting, ethnic/multicultural journalism, media ethics, media economics, journalism history, or media law. The professional will help lead our journalism program by attracting external funding, extending our connections to Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area news organizations and community groups, and convening public forums on journalism.
Located in northern California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University (www.scu.edu) sits in the heart of the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose media market. SCU is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to promoting social justice and public service. Housing assistance is available. SCU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence t hrough diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability. Also, in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University annually collects and makes publicly available information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents (www.scu.edu/cs/).
The anticipated start date for this position is September 2008. Applications will be accepted until December 7, 2007. Applicants should mail a letter of application (including a description of strengths and experiences that have prepared you to teach and work effectively with culturally diverse students and colleagues), a professional resume or CV, examples of professional or scholarly work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations, and teaching portfolios) to: Chad Raphael, Knight-Ridder/San Jose Mercury News Chair Search Committee, Department of Communication, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95053-0277.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Two Assistant Professor Positions
Department of Communication Studies
The ASU Department of Communication Studies, located at the west campus in Phoenix, plays an integral role in Arizona State University's multicampus research and teaching mission. One of several ASU departments offering communication degrees, Communication Studies is strongly committed to interdisciplinary scholarship, methodological diversity, a collegial environment, the blending of liberal arts and human services traditions, and a rigorous undergraduate and graduate education. The department benefits from its location on an intimate campus (8,500 students) with excellent library and faculty support services as well as access to the vast resources of the larger ASU system of campuses. The department consists of 10 full-time faculty and is adding these two assistant professor positions to better serve our 300 undergraduate majors and 40 M.A. students. We seek exemplary teacher-scholars to support the departments' strengths in two areas. Candidates with qualifications that match either of the descriptions below or some combination of the two are encouraged to apply. Please visit our web site at http://www.west.asu.edu/chs/depts_schools/comm_studies/.
Position 1. Applied Interpersonal Communication. The department seeks a scholar with research and teaching expertise in applied communication with emphasis in one or more of the following applied contexts: health, aging, family relationships, youth development, work relationships, mediated relationships, interpersonal advocacy.
Position 2. New Media. The department seeks scholars with teaching and research expertise in the study of new media with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: emerging technologies; race, ethnicity, and media; political economy and media; global media; media theory.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (by 8/15/2008); relevant area of research specialization; an active program of research, with potential to establish excellence in scholarship; a strong record of publication; evidence of excellence in teaching.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Capacity to advance the department's commitment to serving diverse students and communities; potential for academic entrepreneurship and/or acquisition of external funds; capacity to teach courses related to advocacy; experience in teaching undergraduate courses in scientific or humanistic research methods.
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2007; if not filled, the 1st and 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed.
Application Procedure: Send (1) a letter of application explaining fit with the appropriate position description(s), (2) a curriculum vita, (3) three letters of reference, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (4) samples pf publications to Ms. Patricia Bellew, Search Committee Coordinator, Department of Communication Studies, Arizona State University, PO Box 37100, Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100. Electronic applications and supportive documents are invited. Please send electronic application along with supportive documents to: Patricia.Bellow@ASU.edu.
ASU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer in policy and practice, and the Department actively seeks and supports a diverse workforce. A background check is required prior to employment. ASU offers applicants an opportunity to voluntarily self-disclose information for the University's diversity plan; applicants may complete an EEO survey for the position(s) to which they apply at: http://www.eoaa.asu.edu/aa_eeo_survey.asp.
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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Social Psychology/ Communication Studies
The Psychology Department at Iowa State University invites applications for an Associate Professor in Social Psychology and Director of the interdisciplinary Communication Studies Program. The tenure home will be in Psychology and the administrative responsibilities in Communication Studies are light. Research interests in any area of media, persuasion, attitudes, or communication studies are especially desirable, and a research-friendly teaching load may include courses in both Social Psychology and Communication Studies. The appointment will begin August, 2008.
Successful candidates are expected to have a record of excellence in research and teaching and will be expected to maintain a highly productive program of research with potential to secure extramural funding. The salary is competitive and generous start-up funds are available. Newly acquired laboratory space has greatly expanded the Department's research infrastructure. Ames, Iowa has excellent public schools and is consistently rated as one of the best small cities in which to live and work. Members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send their vita, a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests, relevant (p)reprints, and three letters of reference to: Lori Wildeman (Lwild@iastate.edu), Social/Comm Search Committee, Department of Psychology, W112 Lagomarcino Hall, Iowa State Unversity, Ames, IA 50011-3180. For additional information about the position, contact Craig Anderson (caa@iastate.edu). Iowa State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Department also is conducting searches for two cognitive psychology positions, one at the Assistant and one at the Associate Professor level (see separate ad). For information about our Department or other positions, please visit our web site. http://www.psychology.iastate.edu.
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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Journalism/Media Studies and Society
Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Journalism/Media Studies and Society (F9037Z) who examines the way print, electronic, and new media shape public responses to health and environmental risks. Candidates should have a doctoral degree, an active program of relevant research/publication, professional experience, research funding experience, excellent teaching, and a strong commitment to collegiality. This appointment is scheduled to begin Fall semester, 2008.
To apply for this position to log onto: https://jobs.gmu.edu/ (Click on the Create Application link. Check the faculty application box and click Go. Create a user name and password and enter. Then fill in personal and reference information, application information, and attach relevant documents such as an application letter and CV.) Review of credentials begins November 20, 2007 and continues until the position is filled. GMU is an AA/EOE Employer. If you have any questions contact:
Dr. Ed Maibach, Professor of Communication and Search Committee Chair at: emaibach@gmu.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Department of Communication
Organizational/Group/Business Communication: Assistant Professor
The Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma invites applications from scholars with teaching interests in organizational/group/business communication and with research interests in organizational or group communication and/or in one of the areas of concentration of the unit's graduate program (see below). Appointment begins in August 2008. The Department of Communication seek to hire a promising teacher/scholar 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 serve on advisory committees and to actively 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. At full strength, the department includes 17 FTE faculty. Faculty and 30-plus graduate teaching and research assistants staff a program which offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees to over 60 graduate students and about 300 undergraduate majors.
The Department's major areas of concentration include: social influence/interpersonal communication, political/mass communication, intercultural/international communication, language and social interaction, and health communication. The ideal candidate should have primary interests in organizational/group/business communication; but we welcome additional interest in one of our other core niches.
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 December 15, 2007 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. Michael Pfau, Chair, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, 610 Elm Avenue, Room 101, Norman, OK 73019-2081; Department phone: (405) 325-9503; FAX: (405) 325-7625; E-mail mwpfau@ou.edu. Informal inquiries are invited and welcome.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
Michael Pfau, Department of Communication
Young Kim, Department of Communication
Eric Kramer, Department of Communication
Maureen Taylor, School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Kelly McKay-Semmler, Graduate Student
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Assistant Professor
Organizational Communication
The UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS is seeking an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies for a tenure track position beginning in August 2008. Requirements include a Ph.D. or ABD in Communication Studies or a related field, an active research program in organizational communication as evidenced by graduate course work, publications, and/or conference presentations in the field, and teaching experience as evidenced by the courses taught. The successful candidate will teach graduate course work, publications, and/or conference presentations held in the field, and teaching experience as evidenced by courses taught. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in organizational communication, conduct research in his/her area of expertise, and meet standard service and advancing requirements. The candidate will also be expected to teach a large introductory organizational communication course and to teach at KU's Edwards Campus in Overland Park, both on a rotating basis. Candidates with ability to do graduate advising, professional visibility, potential for procuring external funding, experience teaching organizational communication, and a strong record of scholarship and teaching are preferred, as are candidates whose interests are complementary to those of current faculty. Ability to teach classes in quantitative methods and new communication technologies are desirable. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 2, 2007. Salary range is competitive.
Send a letter of application, statement of research program, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and, if available, support materials including examples of scholarship and evidence of teaching excellence to:
Dr. Tracy Russo, Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication Studies
University of Kansas
102 Bailey Hall
1440 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045-7574
Direct further inquiries to Dr. Tracy Russo trusso@ku.edu. The University of Kansas is an EO/AA employer.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Assistant Professor
Interpersonal Communication
The UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS is seeking an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies for a tenure track position beginning in August 2008. Requirements include a Ph.D. or ABD in Communication Studies or a related field, potential for an active research program in interpersonal communication as evidenced by graduate course-work, publications, and/or conference presentations in the field, and teaching experience as evidenced by courses taught. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in interpersonal communication; conduct research in his/her area of expertise; and meet standard service and advising requirements. Candidates with ability to do advising, professional visibility, potential for procuring external funding, experience teaching interpersonal communication, and a strong record of scholarship and teaching are preferred, as are candidates whose interests are complementary to those of current faculty. Candidates with interests in new communication technologies, relational communication, and/or social science research methods are particularly encouraged to apply. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 2, 2007. Salary range is competitive.
Send a letter of application, statement of research program, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and if available, support materials including examples of scholarship and evidence of teaching excellence to:
Dr. Nancy Baym, Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication Studies
University of Kansas
102 Bailey Hall
1440 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045-7574
Direct further inquiries to Nancy Baym, nbaym@ku.edu.
The University of Kansas is an EO/AA Employer.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
Assistant Professor - Two Positions
California State University, Sacramento seeking two tenure-track Assistant Professors--one in Intercultural Communication, one in Mass Communication/New Media. Ph.D. required at appointment. See full job descriptions and application information at http://www.asn.csus.edu/coms under "Faculty Openings." AA/EEO.
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Visual Communication Technology
The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions with expertise in the area of Visual Communication Technology. We seek colleagues who enjoy doing research, are able to think outside of traditional boundaries, and can envision both research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. We are searching for colleagues with an interest in visual communication, with the ability to use software and hardware in teaching visual communication theory and practice. All of our positions involve a large research component. Additional information can be found at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu/positions.aspx.
To Apply: All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to August 15, 2008. The deadline for full consideration is November 10, 2007. In your cover letter, please specify the position and rank for which you would like to be considered. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, samples of research, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
Daniel G. McDonald
Search Committee Chair
The Ohio State University
School of Communication
3108 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Informal queries or electronic applications via e-mail are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu.
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Communication Technology Policy
The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions with expertise in policy issues related to Communication Technology. We seek colleagues who enjoy doing research, are able to think outside of traditional boundaries, and can envision both 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 nonmajors. All of our positions involve a large research component. Additional information can be found at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu/positions.aspx.
To Apply: All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to August 15, 2008. The deadline for full consideration is November 10, 2007. In your cover letter, please specify the position and rank for which you would like to be considered. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, samples of research, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
Daniel G. McDonald
Search Committee Chair
The Ohio State University
School of Communication
3108 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Informal queries or electronic applications via e-mail are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Department Head, Department of Communication
The Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications and nominations for the position of Head. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a Carnegie Research/Extensive University with 16,000 undergraduates, 6,500 graduate students, and 3,000 professional students. The Department of Communication has 11 full-time faculty, approximately 100 undergraduate majors, 25 M.A. students, and 6 Ph.D. students in a doctoral program focused on the relationship between technology and communication.
The Head is the chief administrative officer of the Department with responsibility for instructional programs and for administrative, budgetary, promotion, and recruitment matters. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in Communication or a related field, a record of scholarly and teaching accomplishments appropriate for appointment as a full professor, a strong track record of external research funding, and appropriate academic administrative experience. We seek someone who will continue to build a highly qualified faculty, provide vision in the development of a doctoral program that builds on the unique aspects of the campus and faculty, and oversee efforts to augment the coherence and focus of all levels of the curriculum. The successful candidate will extend strategic alliances with related campus units, including other social science and humanities departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, programs in other colleges, and in applied areas, such as the health sciences.
The desired appointment date is August 16, 2008. The salary is competitive based on qualifications. Applicants should send a full curriculum vitae, and names and full contact information of four references to:
Professor Steven Jones
Co-Chair, Communication Search Committee
The University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (m/c 228)
601 S. Morgan St. Chicago, IL 60607-7104
Applications and nominations should be received by November 1, 2007 to receive full consideration, although the search will proceed until the position is filled. Applications from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Organizational Communication
The newly combined Communication and Journalism Department at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track position in organizational communication. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester, including organizational communication, communication in the workplace, and public speaking. The opportunity to teach courses in other areas of specialty is possible. Scholarly engagement and service to the University are expected. The Communication and Journalism Department has 15 full-time faculty and about 550 majors and minors in communication studies, advertising, journalism, digital media and public relations. Student media include a television news magazine, a newspaper and an Internet radio station. A digital television studio, a Mac-equipped graphics lab and an Avid video-editing lab support student work. A Ph.D. is preferred. ABD candidates will be considered. Teaching experience is essential. For full posting and application information: http://jobs.stthomas.edu. EOE/AA.
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LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
(One or more positions/Tenure-track or Tenured)
Manship School of Mass Communication/Department of Political Science
The Manship School of Mass Communication and the Department of Political Science at Louisiana State University are seeking to fill at least two Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Tenure-track or Tenured) positions with candidates who have research interests in the following broad areas: Political Advertising, New Media and Politics, Democratic Theory and Political Communication, or Comparative Media and Politics. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong interdisciplinary backgrounds and interests, including those whose research uses experimental methods. The positions are open with respect to rank, though at least one of the positions is likely to be hired at the senior level. Successful applicants may hold joint appointments in the Manship School of Mass Communication and the Department of Political Science. The proportion of the position assigned to each unit will depend on the applicants' qualifications and experience.
The Manship School, which collaborates closely with LSU's Political Science Department, has the only Ph.D. program devoted exclusively to mass communication and public affairs. The program is enhanced by support from the school's Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs and LSU's Public Policy Research Lab. The LSU administration has designated the Manship School as one of its priority programs, making the Manship School the only college-level unit on campus to receive that designation. In addition, the doctoral program was recently ranked by Academic Analytics as one of the top ten doctoral programs in mass communication in the nation, based on faculty research productivity. More information about the school is available at: www.manship.lsu.edu.
The Department of Political Science has a productive, research-active faculty. In recent years the Department has been ranked consistently among the top 25 departments in the U.S. in terms of publications in the leading journals in political science. More information about the department is available at: www.lsu.edu/politicalscience.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in mass communications, political science or related field. Candidates for the Associate Professor and Professor rank should have a distinguished record of research and teaching, and ideally will demonstrate the potential for attracting federal grants. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is October 15, 2007 or until candidates are selected. LSU is a flagship institution and holds the Carnegie Foundation's designation as a Doctorate-granting University with very high research activity. Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Submissions should include a letter of applications, current vita or resume (including e-mail address) and the names and addresses of three references. Candidates for Assistant Professor should include a sample of written work. Applications should be sent to:
Search Committee Co-Chair
Manship School of Mass Communication
Louisiana State University
Ref: Log #0743
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7202
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER
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BENTLEY COLLEGE
English Department
Assistant Professor of Media Studies/ Critical Communication
Tenure-track position, beginning in September 2008. Assistant Professor to teach Media Studies/ Critical Communications.
We seek a teacher-scholar and/or teacher-practitioner with broad training or experience in the field. Candidates should have demonstrated strength in one or, preferably, more of the following scholarly areas: new media industries and communities, media and globalization; and history/theory of the culture industry. Primary responsibility will be for critical communications courses in these fields. Other teaching will include undergraduate courses in areas such as: principles of globalization and the media; critical political economy of the media industries; children and the media; digital or convergent media; media and democracy; and media pedagogies. Applicants who combine scholarship with new media skills or with experience within media industries or communities are especially welcome.
Evidence of excellence in teaching is essential; an established record of scholarly publication and/or creative work is highly desirable, but we will consider applications from candidates who can otherwise demonstrate serious scholarly or creative promise. Ph.D. or equivalent is required.
By October 31, 2007, send letter of application, vita, dossier, and scholarly or creative work sample (not originals as these cannot be returned) to: Chair, Search Committee, English Department, Bentley College, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452-4705.
Bentley College (www.bentley.edu) is a national leader in business education; the business focus is balanced by a strong commitment to the liberal arts, and to developing students' skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and communication. Offering a collegial environment on an attractive campus ten miles west of Boston, Bentley is an equal opportunity employer committed to strength through diversity, and welcomes applications from members of under-represented groups.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Assistant Professor, Television Studies
The Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the study of television. Scholars from communication, media studies, history, sociology, anthropology, American studies, literary and cultural studies, ethnic studies, and other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. While we are open to all areas of television research, particular areas of interest include historical dimensions of television as a technological medium and social institution, audience reception analysis, the relation between television and indigenous media, and research on national television industries. Experience teaching media production courses is welcome.
Applications will be accepted electronically at http://communication.ucsd.edu under the "Faculty Recruitment" link. Submit electronic versions of a letter detailing research interests and teaching experience, a CV, one representative publication or dissertation chapter, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Salary based on published UC pay scales. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Applicants are invited to preview campus diversity resources and programs at http://diversity.ucsd.edu, and are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity.
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Department of Journalism
Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism
The Department of Journalism in the School of Communications and Theater at Temple University has an opening for a tenure-track scholar/teacher with professional experience and one whose research and/or teaching interests address convergence issues and new media and journalism topics. The Ph.D. is preferred, though other applicants may be considered on the basis of professional stature and experience.
The Department of Journalism is more than 75-years-old with 15 full-time faculty members who teach some 800 undergraduate and graduate students in a multimedia, urban journalism curriculum. While its goal is to prepare students for a multimedia professional future, the curriculum includes concentrations in news-editorial, magazine, broadcast, and photojournalism, all of which have online dimensions. Studies areas including history, law, critical issues and ethics also are integral parts of the curriculum. A Master of Journalism program offers professional training to full- and part-time students. Departmental faculty holding a Ph.D. also have the opportunity to participate in the School of Communication and Theater¹s doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication.
Temple University is in Philadelphia, the nation's fifth-largest media market. The University has more than 34,000 students on regional and international campuses. For more information, please go to www.temple.edu. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) resume with each page signed and dated; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and (5) names/contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
Apply to: Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University, 316 Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080.
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH
Assistant Professor, Organizational Communication
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Department of Communication, seeks tenure-track assistant professor in Organizational Communication beginning September 1, 2008. Selected candidate will be expected to revitalize department's Organizational Communication minor by teaching currently offered classes that align with his/her areas of expertise, developing new undergraduate courses in organizational communication, conducting research, engaging in service activities, and advising speech communication majors. Courses currently required in the minor include Introduction to Organizational Communication, Interviewing, Small Group Communication, and Business & Professional Speaking. There is a 24-credit teaching load with six credits reassigned to research for active scholars. Requirements: Ph.D. in Communication and teaching expertise in organizational communication with the ability to teach a variety of related courses. Candidate must provide evidence of teaching excellence and an established research agenda. All methodological and theoretical perspectives for studying organizations are welcome. Send letter of application detailing applicant's qualifications, curriculum vita, teaching evaluations, transcripts (official or photocopy), and three or more current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Kay Neal, Chair, Department of Communication, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920-424-4422; FAX 920-424-1279; neal@uwosh.edu). Additional individuals may be contacted as references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check. AA/EOE.
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MACALESTER COLLEGE
Assistant/Associate Professor of International Studies
Culture, Media, Technology and Information Flows
The International Studies Department at Macalester College seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in Culture, Media, Technology, and Information Flows. A vibrant department at the heart of the College's mission, Macalester's International Studies approaches a broad range of global phenomena from multiple disciplinary, regional, and trans-national perspectives.
Successful candidates will be effective teachers and scholars in fields including (but not limited to) global media industries and institutions, video/television/film, the Internet, worldwide news and information, or cross-border images and media. The history, sources, practices, circulation, audiences, aesthetics, politics, and gender and racial dimensions of information and media are all of interest. Candidates trained in any humanities or social science field, including (but not limited to) anthropology, communication, cultural studies, history, literature, media studies, sociology, and technology studies, are encouraged to apply. A global perspective is central to International Studies. Within that perspective, however, we seek candidates with particular strengths in South, Southeast, or East Asia, the Islamic world, globalizing Europe, and/or Latin America. PhD in hand by August 2008. This position will have a formal curricular link to the Humanities, Media, and Cultural Studies Department, and candidates are encouraged to visit both departments at www.macalester.edu.
The appointment will begin September 2008. For fullest consideration, send initial applications, consisting of detailed introductory letter and CV, to David Chioni Moore, Chair, International Studies, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105 USA. Email queries (but not applications) to mooredc@macalester.edu. Applications received by October 22, 2007 will receive first consideration.
Macalester is a highly selective private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 1800 undergraduates from all 50 states and over 90 countries. The College is proud of its longstanding, mission-driven commitment to academic excellence with special emphases on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Head, Assistant Professor (2)
The Department of Communication at Missouri State University invites applications and nominations for the following positions beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year.
Visit the Missouri State University Academic Openings web page before applying to view the complete job descriptions and application instructions: http://www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings
Please visit the department web site for program information: http://communication.missouristate.edu
EO/AA
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Assistant Professor of New Media Studies
The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of new media studies, effective July 1, 2008. Strong candidates will have research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: digital animation; internet/web studies; critical approaches to information structures; mobile communication technologies; online communities and networks; new media arts including e-games.
Highly qualified applicants will have a completed, or nearly completed, Ph.D. in communication or a closely related discipline or interdisciplinary program; appropriate technical knowledge; a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence; and the promise or early evidence of a productive research or creative scholarship program. Qualified candidates will be able to teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise graduate students.
The University of Utah recognizes that a diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, the Department of Communication is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enrich our campus diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success while they are here.
The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is committed to diversity, features a broad array of interests, and pursues a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. Strong candidates will be able to make connections to our wide-ranging and vibrant scholarly community. The University of Utah features a collegial academic environment, contributes to a culturally rich metropolitan area, and enjoys an extraordinarily beautiful natural setting.
Review of applications begins November 1, 2007 and continues until the position is filled. Applicants must submit an application letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly and/or creative activity, a complete graduate transcript, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Professor Hector Postigo, New Media Studies Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, 255 S. Central Campus Drive, LNCO 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0491.
The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Health Communication Search Announcement
The Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, probationary position leading to a tenure decision at the rank of Assistant Professor or tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor. The department expects to hire a specialist in health communication who will also have some teaching and service responsibilities with the Combined BA/MD program (an innovative curricular program that admits New Mexico high schools graduates as freshmen to UNM medical school and seeks to graduate them within 8 years with a BA and MD) and is open to various theoretical or methodological approaches. Minimum Qualification: Doctorate in communication or a related field. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. For details on the desirable qualifications and what constitutes a complete application, please see our Departmental Web Site: http://www.unm.edu/~cjdept or contact Gill Woodall, (505) 277-5305, gwoodall@unm.edu or John Oetzel, Chair, Communication and Journalism, (505) 277-1905, joetzel@unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Intercultural Communication Search Announcement
The Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, probationary position leading to a tenure decision at the rank of Assistant Professor or tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor. The department expects to hire a specialist in intercultural communication or culture and communication and is open to various theoretical or methodological approaches. Minimum Qualification: Doctorate in communication or a related field. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. For details on the desirable qualifications and what constitutes a complete application, please see our Departmental Web Site: http://www.unm.edu/~cjdept or contact Janet Cramer, (505) 277-5305, jcramer@unm.edu or John Oetzel, Chair, Communication and Journalism, (505) 277-1905, joetzel@unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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SALEM STATE COLLEGE
Communications - Tenure Track
Communications/Public Relations, Rank Open, Tenure-Track. The Communications Department is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position for 2008-2009 to teach public relations and general core courses in writing and mass communications. Possibility of journalism course assignments. Subject to available funding.
Required qualifications include a Professional and/or teaching experience in public relations. Ability to teach principles of PR, PR Writing (intro and advanced), feature writing, and core courses in mass communications. Master's degree in Communications or related field. We prefer candidates with Professional and teaching experience in public relations. Ability to teach principles of PR, PR Writing (intro and advanced), feature writing, and core courses in mass communications. Journalism experience helpful; position may include opportunity to teach journalism courses. Qualified in Macintosh computers and layout software. ABD or Doctorate in Communications or related field. We also prefer candidates with experience in and commitment to teaching in a multiracial, multiethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, as well as in distance learning and instructional technologies, and candidates who enjoy serving as role models and mentors for a diverse student body. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin in the Fall of 2007 and continue until an adequate pool is developed.
Application Process: To apply, complete an application online at https://jobs.salemstate.edu (search by department) attach your resume and cover letter, send in the appropriate transcripts and three letters reference to: Office of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity.
SALEM STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PERSONS OF COLOR, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY URGED TO APPLY.
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EMERSON COLLEGE
Health Communication/Social Marketing Faculty
The Department of Marketing Communication in the School of Communication at Emerson College seeks to fill a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in Health Communication/Social Marketing beginning in the 2008-09 academic year. Candidates must have a Ph.D or be in the process of completing a Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in a communication discipline, public health, or a related field. Industry experience is desirable.
Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in social marketing, media strategies for health promotion, and campaign planning and implementation to contribute to the health communication master's program (a collaboration between Emerson College and the Tufts University School of Medicine). Candidates for the Health Communication/Social Marketing position should also be able to teach undergraduate courses in at least one area of marketing, advertising, public relations, media effects, social influence or research methods. Faculty members who teach in the health communication program typically receive a courtesy appointment on the faculty at the Tufts University School of Medicine. The appointment begins September 2008.
In addition to the health communication M.A. program, the Department of Marketing Communication offers an undergraduate degree in marketing communication (with a specialization in advertising or public relations) and two other graduate degrees: integrated marketing communication; global marketing communication & advertising. Across all programs students learn research, creative and strategic planning skills for the design, implementation and evaluation of communication campaigns.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, one representative example of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching excellence to Search Committee (Health Communication Position), Department of Marketing Communication, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.
Please visit our Emerson College faculty employment page to view the complete job description and application instructions before applying: http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/faculty/Faculty-Employment.cfm
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EMERSON COLLEGE
Marketing Communication: Advertising
The Department of Marketing Communication seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of Advertising beginning in the 2008-09 academic year. Candidates must have a Ph.D or be in the process of completing a Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in Advertising, Marketing, Applied Communication or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate research, scholarly, and/or professional potential and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Industry experience and/or expertise in multicultural issues are highly desirable. Administrative opportunities within the Department's graduate programs are possible for the right candidate. The Department seeks candidates with a primary focus on consumer behavior as a foundation for marketing communication planning; secondary teaching area in research methods, media planning, creativity and advertising principles, or global business are preferred. The appointment begins September 2008.
Please visit our Emerson College faculty employment page to view the complete job description and application instructions before applying: http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/faculty/Faculty-Employment.cfm
Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, representative publications/portfolio items, and evidence of teaching excellence to the Marketing Communication: Advertising Search Committee, Department of Marketing Communication, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Review of applications will begin September 1 and continue until the position is filled.
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EMERSON COLLEGE
Chair, Department of Marketing Communication
The School of Communication at Emerson College seeks an innovative leader who values excellence and enjoys working in a vibrant, cutting edge environment for the position of Chair of the Department of Marketing Communication. The appointment begins September 1, 2008. The Department of Marketing Communication is a unique combination of graduate and undergraduate programs designed to educate talented students ina, contemporary, integrated approach to marketing, advertising, public relations and health communication education. Students in the department learn theoretical principles, basic research skills, and strategic planning ability for the design, implementation and evaluation of marketing communication planning in diverse business environments.
Thirteen full-time faculty members offer an undergraduate program to 300+ majors and graduate programs to 200+ Master's students in the following areas:
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Marketing Communication: Advertising and Public Relations (undergraduate)
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Integrated Marketing Communication (graduate)
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Global Marketing Communication and Advertising (graduate; IAA certified)
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Health Communication (graduate; a collaboration with Tufts Univ. School of Medicine)
The appointment is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and carries with it tenure or the possibility to earn tenure. The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree (terminal degree favored) in marketing, advertising, public relations, applied communication, or a related field, a record of academic scholarship commensurate with rank, knowledge of the marketing communication industry, and an understanding of the range of career options available to students of marketing communication.
Nominations and completed applications, consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references and/or letters of recommendation, and up to three examples of scholarly and/or creative work, should be sent to Dr. Janis Andersen, Dean, School of Communication, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Review of applications will begin September 28, 2007 and continue until an appointment is made.
Please visit our Emerson College faculty employment page to view the complete job description and application instructions before applying: http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/faculty/Faculty-Employment.cfm.
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Department of Radio-Television-Film
Two positions available at Assistant or Associate Professor rank with starting date of mid-August, 2008. Applicants' interests should include one or more of the following areas: policy, use, and social aspects of the Internet; global/international media; digital media/new media, including wireless and mobile communications; the relationship between new media and behavior for individuals and in social groups and institutions; emerging information and communications media, including electronically-based games; political economy of media; policy/regulatory issues in new media, including privacy, surveillance and copyright; and telecommunications. Candidates should have strong social scientific research skills and a commitment to undertaking extramurally funded research. Qualifications must be commensurate with rank. Applicants should have completed the Ph.D. and be able to teach, conduct research, and supervise graduate students. The closing date for applications is November 2, 2007.
Mail letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation for junior position and names of references for tenured position, a research statement, and samples of published articles or conference papers to: Bert Herigstad, Search Committee, Dept. of Radio-TV-Film, 1 University Station A0800, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-0108.
The Department of Radio-Television-Film has 28 permanent faculty, approximately 950 undergraduate majors & 150 graduate students pursuing Ph.D., M.A. or M.F.A. degrees. It offers courses in film & television studies, international communication, telecommunication technology & policy, gender & sexuality, & ethnic issues in communication, film & video production, and screenwriting. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. For more information about the University, visit the University's home page at http://www.utexas.edu and the RTF home page at http://rtf.utexas.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
School of Communication - Public Relations
The School of Communication at the University of Houston invites applicants for a junior or mid-level tenure-track position in public relations. The preferred candidate must have a Ph.D. with graduate course work in public relations. Demonstrated teaching and research/publication ability is a must. Salary is competitive. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3-2 course load of graduate and undergraduate public relations courses in a fully-developed program centering on principles, writing, ethics, campaigns, issues management, crisis communication, investor relations, risk communication, theory, and management beginning in fall ’08. Candidates may obtain additional information on the School of Communication by visiting http://www.class.uh.edu/comm or the PRSSA award winning site, http://www.uh.edu/prssa. Review of CVs will begin 10/15/07. Send CV, letter of application, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts to:
Beth Olson, Ph.D.
Director, School of Communication
101 Communication Building
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3002
bolson@uh.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
School of Communication
Human Communication
The University of Hartford's School of Communication seeks an energetic tenure-track assistant professor of human communication with particular interests in persuasion and social influence to begin August 2008. Candidates should be student-centered and capable of teaching courses from among the following: interpersonal communication, small group communication, introduction to communication, communication theory and communication research methods. Other desirable areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, family communication, human communication technology, communication and aging, doctor-patient interaction and health communication. Candidates must have credentials appropriate for a tenure-track appointment (Ph.D. or ABD in communication). Excellence in teaching, active scholarship/professional development and service is expected.
The School of Communication is committed to an education based in the liberal arts and, in addition to human communication, offers coursework in advertising, journalism, mediated communication and public relations. Hartford is located midway between New York and Boston and is a center of the insurance industry. For more information about the University, visit www.hartford.edu.
Send letter of application, vita, samples of scholarship and/or professional work, teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to Dr. Harvey Jassem, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. Screening begins November 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. Members of under-represented groups are also encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.
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UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY, SUNY
Assistant Professor -- Interpersonal and/or Intercultural Communication
The Department of Communication at the University at Albany is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to conduct original research and teach courses in interpersonal and/or intercultural communication. Preference will be given to applicants whose research areas complement the Department's existing areas of specialization.
Ph.D. preferred, but ABD considered. Without Ph.D., the appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants should provide evidence of teaching experience and potential for significant scholarship.
Competitive salary; duties begin in Fall 2008. Review of applications begins November 26, 2007, and continues until the position is filled. Please consult the full job announcement located at http://hr.albany.edu/vacancy/faculty/P07-12285.html
Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV, and three letters of reference to: Teresa M. Harrison, Chair; Department of Communication, SS 340; University at Albany; Albany, NY 12222. Phone: 518-442-4883. Fax: 518-442-3884, email: harrison@albany.edu.
The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Public Communication
The School of Communication at American University is seeking to fill two tenure-track positions in its Public Communication Division for Academic Year 2008-2009.
Position Description: Two tenure-track faculty positions, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic communication or related communication areas.
Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities involve an average five-course load per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses in full-time and weekend programs. In addition to teaching, research, writing, and publishing, candidate will be expected to participate in the development of new courses and programs in strategic communication. All faculty members are expected to advise students; continue scholarly, professional, or creative work; and participate in School and University activities and governance.
Qualifications: A strong background in communication, plus a proven record of experience in one or more of the following areas: strategic communication, political communication, international/multi-cultural communication, science/environmental/health communication, advocacy communication, corporate communication, public relations, social marketing, communication theory, and/or research methods. Evidence that demonstrates the potential for developing a body of work recognized for its excellence in the academic and/or professional communities; evidence that candidate has the desire and ability for continuing achievement in areas of teaching, scholarship and/or creative and professional endeavors; evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level. Advanced degree required, Ph.D. with professional experience or MA with significant professional experience preferred.
American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The School: The School of Communication has over 900 undergraduate and 300 graduate students in film & media arts, journalism, and public communication programs. American University is an independent, co-educational university with more than 11,000 students.
Salary: Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.
Application Materials: Letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, copies of teaching evaluations, and the names and contact information for three references should be sent to:
Public Communication Search
Kathryn Montgomery & Matthew Nisbet, Co-Chairs
Attn: Ashley Ackerley
School of Communication
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8017
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15. For more information, visit our Web site at http://soc.american.edu, or send an e-mail to Ackerley@american.edu.
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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Advertising/Public Relations/Integrated Marketing Communication Positions
The College of Communication at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for two tenure-track positions in advertising and/or public relations and/or IMC to begin August 2008. One of these positions will be at the rank of assistant professor. Rank for the second position may be at assistant or associate. Ph.D. required, although ABD will be considered for the assistant professor position. Professional industry experience is important.
The successful candidates will join a dynamic, growing faculty who direct and support innovative and expanding graduate (master's) and undergraduate degree programs in public relations and advertising. Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach effectively in both introductory and advanced courses. We seek individuals with a strong ongoing program of research, interest in program building, and the drive to help us raise DePaul's national profile in public relations and advertising education. Our location in the heart of Chicago provides an unparalleled opportunity to forge strong working relationships with key industry professionals, and to offer students cutting-edge pre-professional training.
DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university has a strong commitment to providing a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and research. The College of Communication has 32 full-time faculty serving more than 1200 undergraduate majors and 160 graduate students. The College is strongly committed to recruiting candidates from under-represented groups; hence, we solicit applications from women and people of color. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Please send a letter of application describing your educational and professional background, and teaching and research areas; CV, three letters of recommendation, one or more examples of published research, and copies of unedited teaching evaluations (including student comments) to Advertising/Public Relations/IMC Search Committee, College of Communication, DePaul University, 2320 N. Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-3298. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2007 and continuing until the positions are filled.
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Two Positions
University of Colorado, Boulder, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, seeks two professors: Environmental Journalism, posting number 802088; and Digital Communication & New Media, posting number 802090. Information at http://www.Colorado.edu. Apply at http://www.jobsatcu.org. Application review starts Nov 12, 2007.
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Department of Communication
Associate Professor
The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill an associate professor position, effective September 1, 2008.
Applicants should have sufficient teaching and research experience to warrant appointment at the associate professor rank. They should have a PhD in Communication or a sub-area within the discipline, and should teach and conduct research in organizational communication and one of the following areas: group communication or team-building, communication and conflict management, narrative analysis, or interpersonal communication.
To apply for this position, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and letters from three references to: Dr. Patricia Witherspoon, Chair, Dept. of Communication, Cotton Memorial, Rm 202, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 79968-0550. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Witherspoon at (915) 747-6287 or withersp@utep.edu.
UTEP is situated in the largest bi-national metropolitan area in the world. It is a doctoral/research university, and has an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students. UTEP is an Hispanic Serving Institution. The Department of Communication, one of the larger departments on campus, currently awards baccalaureate and master's degrees, and offers undergraduate programs in Print Media, Electronic Media, Organizational and Corporate Communication, Advertising, and Communication Studies. Its companion structure, the Sam Donaldson Center for Communication Studies, includes research initiatives, academic enrichment programs, and outreach activities for high school students and teachers and communication professionals.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
Assistant Professor in Broadcast, Digital & New Media
The University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Broadcast, Digital & New Media. Ph.D. preferred, although candidates with master's degrees and extensive professional experience will be considered. If the successful candidate does not have a Ph.D., the position will be defined as a lectureship.
Professional broadcast, video production, and/or Web journalism experience required. Film and video production skills, along with background in film history and aesthetics, highly desirable. Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching hands-on courses in digital media convergence, Web publishing, and visual story telling required. Familiarity with Web design software also desirable. Applications must include a cover letter (no more than two pages), a CV, an unofficial transcript, and evidence of teaching excellence.
Established in 1958 and home to The Henry Ford Estate and 70 acres of nature preserve in the heart of Southeast Michigan, The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and master's degrees to 8,500 enrolled students. The University 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.
Send applications to: Communications Search Secretary, Humanities Department, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn MI 48128-1491. Queries may be directed to: Carolyn Kraus cwells@umich.edu. Complete applications are due by November 15, 2007. Review of applications and screening interviews will continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a non-discriminatory, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
Department of Human Communication Studies
The Department of Communication Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant or associate professor beginning in August 2008. Primary teaching area and research interest should be in intercultural communication. Desirable secondary areas include introductory research methods, introductory communication theory, gender communication, or other areas consistent with the Department's needs. Faculty members are expected to participate in faculty governance, serve on committees, assist in curriculum development, provide academic advisement and thesis advancement, and provide University/community service.
An earned doctorate in communication studies or its equivalent is required for a tenure-track appointment. Advanced ABD applicants will be considered. For appointment at an advanced rank, candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, an established record of scholarly accomplishment and publication; ability to interact successfully within a multicultural environment, and to work harmoniously with students, colleagues, and the community.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm.
Application review begins November 23, 2007, and continues until the position has been filled (Job Control number 23603G-08-063)
To apply, send letter of application indicating areas of expertise, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching performance, including but not limited to student ratings of instruction, and at least three letters of recommendation to:
John C. Reinard, Chair
Department of Human Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
jreinard@fullerton.edu
Cal State Fullerton is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Title IX/ADA Employer.
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UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
Department of Communication
New Position
The Dept of Communication at the University of Haifa (communication.haifa.ac.il) is seeking outstanding applicants for a new position*, effective Oct. 1, 2008, to join a dynamic faculty group offering research-oriented programs at the BA, MA and PhD levels. Areas of preference: Communication Law and Policy, Media Economics, and New Communication Technologies. Rank open. Candidates holding a PhD in Communication, preferably following a post-doc period, with a record of publication in Communication Studies, who are able to teach in Hebrew, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send a CV including a scientific biography and future research plans, a list of 3 possible references, and descriptions of courses the candidate would be able to teach to:
Dr. Jonathan Cohen, Chair
Department of Communication
University of Haifa
Mount Carmel, Haifa 31905, Israel
Please do NOT forward letters of recommendation at this point. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. *Pending funding.
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LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Department of Journalism and Communication
Global Communication
The Department of Journalism and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in global communication, starting in August 2008. We seek a colleague to contribute research and teaching on the central role of print, electronic and digital media in globalization. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of undergraduate classes, including global communication; media and globalization; comparative journalism, and mass media and society. The candidate should also have experience in journalism and be able to teach basic journalism courses. A Ph.D. is required by appointment start date.
The position is a joint appointment between the department and the university's Globalization and Social Change Initiative. Broad, interdisciplinary approaches are welcome. Other areas of research and teaching might be the intersections of global media with local cultural practice; media, migration and modernity; cultural imperialism; the growth and implications of transnational media conglomerates; the emergence of alternative media sources and global health communication.
The candidate will teach two courses per semester, advise students, participate in departmental service, and conduct an active research program in global communication. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. The department has offered a small undergraduate program of superior quality since 1927. It has six full-time and five part-time faculty. With major and minor programs in journalism, science and environmental writing, and communication, it enrolls about 160 majors and minors. The department works closely with the campus newspaper, which has been published for 113 years.
Lehigh University ranks 31st among national universities in the 2006 U.S. News & World Report ratings and is in the most competitive category in both Peterson's Guide and Barron's Profile of American Colleges. Lehigh is located on a scenic, 1,600-acre campus in historic Bethlehem in a region of eastern Pennsylvania known as the Lehigh Valley. It is about one and one-half hours from New York and Philadelphia. The Lehigh Valley is an attractive place to live and work with reasonable cost of living, easy commuting, good schools, and abundant cultural activities.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.
Applicants should submit a vita, letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and two samples of scholarly work. Applicants should also request that three letters of reference be sent. Materials should be sent to: Professor Walter Trimble and Professor Jack Lule, Search Committee Co-Chairs, Department of Journalism & Communication, 33 Coppee Drive, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015. The review of applications will begin on Dec. 1 and continue until the position is filled.
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Assistant Professors in Telecommunications
The Telecommunications Department of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia is seeking three assistant professors to begin Fall 2008.
Responsibilities: The Telecommunications Department seeks three individuals with outstanding potential to conduct programmatic scholarly research and teach in the areas of telecommunications and electronic media. Specialties of particular interest to the Department include, but are not limited to: new media and technologies, health communication, media management and entrepreneurship, and research methods. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate classes, and conduct scholarly research. Salary competitive.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a demonstrated record of programmatic scholarly research and excellence in training. All successful candidates must be able to serve on graduate student committees and have the ability to direct theses and dissertations. Earned doctorates by Summer 2008 are required for all three positions.
Research programs that have the potential to attract external funding are particularly desirable. Some industry experience in electronic or new media is also desirable, but is not required. The Department is home to scholars working in a variety of epistemological and methodological traditions. However, for at least one of the positions, the Department is seeking someone with strong social science research skills and expertise in quantitative analysis.
About the Department and College: The Department of Telecommunications has 18 faculty members and offers majors in Telecommunications Arts and Broadcast News. It enrolls approximately 275 undergraduates. Graduate M.A. and Ph.D. programs also are offered.
The Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has three departments: Advertising/Public Relations, Journalism, and Telecommunications. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1200 undergraduates and 100 graduate students.
To apply: To ensure that applications will be considered, they should be sent no later than Nov. 5, 2007. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a vita, an example of sole or first-authored research, and a list of three references to: Dr. Ann Hollifield, Search Committee Chair, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018.
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Ann Hollifield at (706) 542-4966 or annholli@uga.edu.
Learn more about the Grady College by visiting its home page at http://www.grady.edu. To learn more about the University of Georgia visit http://www.uga.edu.
The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications seeks a tenure-track assistant professor. Candidates should hold a Ph.D., J.D., or M.F.A. and present a promising program of (1) scholarly research using social scientific, legal, or historical methods relating to electronic media/communications or (2) creative activity in new or traditional media. They also must be able to teach effectively in one or more of our undergraduate and graduate areas. On the undergraduate level, these areas include Media and Society, Design and Production, and Industry and Management. On the graduate level, they include Processes and Effects, Law and Policy, Media Management, and Interactive New Media Design. The department offers a B.A. in Telecommunications as well as M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. It features a special program on the graduate level in new media (NIME) and a joint M.S./J.D. degree with the School of Law. It also offers an undergraduate Certificate in New Media and Interactive Storytelling. To learn more about our faculty and programs, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~telecom.
Our objective is to attract the best applicants in the field. We therefore welcome applicants who would contribute to any of our graduate or undergraduate areas.
Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter summarizing their qualifications; 2) a current vita; 3) selected public or other recent scholarly work or a portfolio documenting recent creative activity, including recent student work if relevant; and 4) evidence of effective teaching. Three letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by recommenders.
Direct questions and application materials to Professor Walter Gantz, Chair, Department of Telecommunications, Radio-TV Center, Indiana University, 1229 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5501. Professor Gantz can be reached by phone at (812) 855-1621, fax 855-7955, or via email at gantz@indiana.edu.
The position starts August, 2008. Review of applications will begin October 26, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates as well as from two-career couples.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES
Department of Communication Studies
The Department of Communication Studies at UCLA has a junior faculty position available in the field of mass communication. Areas of interest include historical, economic, legal/regulatory, and policy aspects of mass media institutions or psychological, social, or political effects of mass media communication. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, representative publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication Studies, 2303 Rolfe Hall, University of California, Box 951538, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1538. Job #0755-0708-01.
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