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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WHEATON COLLEGE
Media Studies and New Media Positions

The Communication department at Wheaton College (IL) invites applications for two tenure-track, assistant professor positions in media to begin August 2008. For the first position, we seek applicants in media studies with a scholarly agenda and teaching expertise in media ecology, media effects, digital society, and/or media systems, and the ability to guide advanced student projects in media production. A portion of this position could include teaching the basic speech course. For the second position, we seek candidates for a joint appointment with the Art department in new media who are active in the practice and discourse(s) of digital filmmaking, video, and Web-based new media constructions. Applicants must demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching basic skills in new media equipment, software, design and composition, visual communication, and basic editing techniques.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication for the first position, and a Ph.D. or M.F.A. for the second. A.B.D. will be considered. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and a potential for scholarly or creative productivity. Review of applications will begin September 15 and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, curriculum vita, teaching evaluations, and relevant publication and/or selected supporting material (images, video, audio, etc., on CD or DVD) to: Dr. Kenneth R. Chase, Chair; Communication department; Wheaton College; 501 College Avenue; Wheaton, Illinois 60187.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for non-discrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Elliott School of Communication
Faculty Openings, Assistant Professors

THE ELLIOTT SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION at Wichita State University seeks two full-time, tenure-track assistant professors in digital media studies and integrated marketing communications with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service for appointment beginning August 2008. A mid-year appointment is possible. We seek scholars committed to a comprehensive integrated communication curriculum (journalism, mass communications, speech communication), who can contribute to the school's "common core" (writing, speaking, and visual competencies; theory, history, research, critical analysis, and law & ethics) at the undergraduate and graduate level. Specifically, we seek scholars who can bring special expertise to these concentration areas in the school, electronic media, broadcast journalism and integrated marketing communications. Candidates for position #1 should have theoretical expertise and professional experience with a variety of electronic media technology and software, such as Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign. Candidates for position #2 should have theoretical expertise and professional experience in one or more of the IMC cognate areas: advertising, public relations and marketing communication. The successful candidates will have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate programs, depending on needs of the school. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. Opportunities exist for additional income in the summer months. Application deadline is October 15, 2007, or until positions are filled. Both faculty positions are subject to final administrative approval. Visit us at www.wichita.edu/esc for a full description of the requirements and preferences for the positions.

Wichita State University (An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer) Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

SUNY-COURTLAND
Assistant Professor of Communication

SUNY Cortland invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Communication for Fall 2008 to teach courses in public relations and media writing. Successful candidate will engage in a productive program of scholarship and participate in committee work and curriculum development. Three-course teaching load per semester. Competitive salary.

PhD in communication or related field required. ABD with designated date of completion may be considered. Teaching and professional experience preferred.

For a detailed job description or to apply online go to: https://jobs.cortland.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51481. Review of application materials will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to:

Dr. Paul van der Veur
commstudies@cortland.edu

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. We have a strong commitment to the affirmation of diversity and interdisciplinary degree programs in the area of multicultural studies.

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Strategic Communication

The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions in Strategic Communication. At OSU, we focus on both internal and external publics, and include a number of communication sub-fields within the curriculum, such as organizational communication, political communication, persuasion, advertising, risk communication, health communication, and intercultural communication. 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. 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: The deadline for full consideration is September 15, 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
3016 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Mall
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 email are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu.

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Advertising

The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions in Advertising. 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. 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: The deadline for full consideration is September 15, 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
3016 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Mall 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 email are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu.

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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Assistant Professor in Mass Communication

Tenure Track position to begin September 2008. Qualifications include completed doctorate, strong training, and background in quantitative research methods, social/behavioral science orientation, and evidence of the ability to develop a programmatic line of scholarly research. Salary is negotiable and competitive.

Application deadline is October 19, 2007. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and examples of first-authored scholarship to Nancy Signorielli, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716. The curriculum vitae and all application materials shall be shared with departmental faculty.The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.

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HEBREW UNIVERSITY
Noah Mozes Department of Communication

The Noah Mozes Department of Communication and Journalism at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. degree and post-doctoral experience for a tenure track position starting Fall, 2008.

Candidates from all areas of communication studies with a strong commitment to teaching and research are encouraged to apply.

Language of teaching is Hebrew.

Applications should include: 

• Curriculum vita
• An academic biography including research interests and plans.
• Names and addresses of three persons who will send letters of recommendation.
• Copies of three recent publications (or full papers presented at academic conferences).
• List of courses the candidate is able to teach.
• Teaching evaluations (if such exist)

Candidates should ask three experts in their field of research to send letters of recommendation directly to Professor Tamar Liebes. Applicants will compete with candidates of other departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences for academic positions.

Send applications to: Prof. Tamar Liebes, chair. Department of Communication and Journalism, The Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, 91905 Jerusalem. Israel. For further information: mstamarl@mscc.huji.ac.il

Deadline for applications: October 31, 2007.
http://communication.mscc.huji.ac.il/

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UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Communication Studies

The University of Windsor invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Communication Studies in the area of contemporary critical communication theory (including cultural studies) at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2008. For a detailed position description visit our website at: www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions. Contact Dr. Irvin Goldman, Head, Department of Communication Studies, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Phone: 519-253-3000, Ext. 2896; Fax: 519-971-3642; Email: goldman@uwindsor.ca. For information about the University of Windsor or the City of Windsor, contact Dr. Janice Drakich, Director, Faculty Recruitment at 877-665-6608 (Toll free) within North America, call collect outside of North America at (519) 561-1432 or E-mail: recruit@uwindsor.ca.

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