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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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 ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Department of Speech Communication

THE DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, seeks a Program Coordinator for the Public Speaking course. The non-tenure track position involves administrative responsibilities for Speech Communication 101 (55 sections taught by approximately 30 different instructors), including overseeing new teacher training (orientation session is held in the fall, one week prior to the beginning of the semester) and conducting regularly scheduled staff training. Other duties include regularly visiting and evaluating classroom teaching, working with Teaching Assistants on plagiarism cases, handling credit transfer inquiries, dealing with other student issues, and assisting the SPCM 101 Course Director (a tenured faculty member) in evaluating and revising course goals and curricular materials, and overseeing the production of the self-published course manual. In addition to coordinating the public speaking course, the person selected will teach two additional undergraduate skills-based courses (e.g., persuasive speaking, advanced public speaking, business communication) per term.

Qualifications: Candidates for appointment must have completed or be near completion of the Ph.D. by the starting date. Qualifications include recent experience with a public speaking course and the ability to teach a range of advanced public speaking courses.

This is a full-time, non-tenure track academic professional position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Starting date: July 16, 2008 or negotiable. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 29, 2007. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of all prior teaching evaluations, a DVD containing a 15-minute segment of a lecture on a topic of importance to public speaking students, and three letters of recommendation directly to:

Professor Barbara J. Wilson
Department of Speech Communication
University of Illinois
244 Lincoln Hall, MC-456
702 S. Wright St.; Urbana, IL 61801-3629
PHONE: (217) 333-2683
FAX: (217) 244-1598
EMAIL: bjwilson@uiuc.edu

The University of Illinois 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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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Faculty Position in Public Relations

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communication, The University of Georgia, is seeking a lecturer to instruct three sections of lecture/laboratory visual communication classes per semester beginning August 2008. Candidates must have at least a masters degree, but a terminal degree is preferred. Some professional experience and/or university teaching experience is required. Applicants must be capable of instructing students on Apple computers using Creative Suite. Candidates with online design experience are highly desirable. Some service work is expected of all faculty members. Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students is an absolute requirement! Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; salary competitive.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, vita, teaching and/or design portfolio and names/contact information of three references to Dr. Ruthann W. Lariscy, Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602-3018 before October 15, 2007. Questions can be sent to rlariscy@uga.edu. The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and especially seeks applications from minority and women candidates.

Learn more about The University of Georgia and the Grady College at www.uga.eduv and www.grady.uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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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LAKE FOREST COLLEGE
Assistant Professor of Communication

The Department of Communication at Lake Forest College seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Media Studies beginning August, 2008. Applicants should have a Ph.D at the time of the appointment.

Lake Forest College is a liberal arts college, located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago.

Send letters of application, vita, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2007, to: Dan LeMahieu, Acting Chair, Department of Communication, Box H9, Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2399.

Interviews will be held at the NCA Convention in November in Chicago.

Lake Forest College embraces diversity throughout all of its constituencies and encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty Position in Interpersonal Communication
Department of Communication Arts and Sciences

Seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in interpersonal communication to begin in Fall of 2008.

We are hoping to hire, at the rank of Assistant Professor, a collegial individual capable of pursuing a sustained program of original research on interpersonal communication broadly defined. The ideal candidate would have a complementary interest in some other area of the field (e.g., medical interaction, family communication, culture, political communication, group communication). Interest in or experience with grants and funded research is desirable. Expertise in quantitative research is a necessity. Expertise in other research methodologies is desirable, but not required. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, duties include course development in the area of specialty, supervision of theses and dissertations, and involvement in other departmental activities. A Ph.D. is required for appointment to a tenure-track position, although applicants who are currently ABD will be considered.

To be considered for this position, candidates should submit (1) a formal letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae and other relevant professional credentials, (3) selected samples of scholarly work, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness and (5) three letters of recommendation. These materials should be sent to: Professor Denise Solomon, Chair of the Communication Science Search Committee, 234 Sparks Building, Box 200, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by October 31, 2007, will be assured of full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.

For more information about the department and/or this job, see http://cas.la.psu.edu/. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Organizational Communication

The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions in Organizational Communication. We would like to add two colleagues whose primary teaching responsibility is in organizational communication, broadly defined. 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: 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 October 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
3108 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
Health Communication

We are searching for someone at the level of tenured Associate or Full Professor in Health Communication. Ohio State is well-positioned to offer a leading program in health communication, with strong ties to the School of Public Health, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Medical Center on campus. We seek colleagues who share a commitment to, and track record of, impact on the discipline and on public health through publication in major journals and funded research efforts. We also welcome shared identity with and scholarly interest in other major focus areas, such as interpersonal, mass, strategic, or political communication, or new media technology. 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. The deadline for full consideration is October 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
3108 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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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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CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA Communication Department
Assistant Professor, Two Positions

Applications and nominations for TWO Assistant Professor positions for the Communication Department are invited. Duties and Responsibilities: Positions #1: responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, family and gender communication, and communication theory. Preference given to candidates who can teach in one or more of the following areas: conflict resolution, group discussion, and communication research. Finalists will be required to appear for interviews and to deliver a classroom teaching presentation. Position #2: responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in persuasion, strategic communication, and organizational communication. Preference given to candidates who can teach in one or more of the following areas: crisis management, public relations, and communication research. Finalists will be required to appear for interviews and to deliver a classroom teaching presentation.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in communication studies or a communication-related field by July 1, 2008. Previous college teaching experience required. Demonstrated potential for continued scholarly production. Demonstrated ability to be responsive to the educational equity goals of the university and its increasing ethnic diversity and international character. Date of Appointment: The university seeks to fill this position by Fall 2008. Consideration of completed applications will begin on December 3, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. For expanded position description and application, call (909) 869-3520, or E-Mail vmkey@csupomona.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 ST. THOMAS
Communication and Journalism - 200296

 The Communication and Journalism Department at the University of St. Thomas is seeking innovative candi-dates to develop and teach undergraduate courses in reporting and writing for ra-dio, television and Internet. The successful candidate will be able to teach traditional approaches to broadcast news while helping students explore new approaches to storytelling in a converged media environment.

The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D, but ABDs will be considered. Professional experience in broadcast journalism and teaching experience pre-ferred. Examples of innova-tion in radio, television, and Internet storytelling are a plus.

Inspired by Catholic tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission statement. The University of St. Thomas has a strong com-mitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit the University strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vita electronically at http://jobs.stthomas.edu or via mail to Human Re-sources, University of St. Thomas, Mail AQU 217, 2115 Summit Avenue., St. Paul, MN 55105. The position will remain open until filled.

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UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Clinical Faculty in Advertising - 200095

The University of St. Thomas Department of Communication and Journalism (COJO) in St. Paul, Minnesota seeks applications for a clinical faculty position in advertising. This clinical position is an ongoing appointment that may be renewed three years at a time but does not carry tenure. It is designed to attract a dedicated teacher with ten or more years of solid advertising experience.

A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree and a solid record of teaching are preferred but not required. Ten years of advertising experience.

Inspired by Catholic tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission statement. The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit the University strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vita electronically at http://jobs.stthomas.edu or via mail to Human Resources, University of St. Thomas, Mail AQU 217, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. The position will remain open until filled.

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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 MARYLAND
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor in Public Relations

The Department of Communication at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure track position in public relations at the rank of assistant professor, starting August 15, 2008, and contingent on funding.

The successful candidate will have expertise in public relations management, theory, writing and campaigns. The successful candidate will be able to teach and engage in research in public relations and teach communication theory and relevant research methods. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and the clear potential to establish a strong, active research program. Teaching experience, preferably at the university level, is highly desirable. Professional experience is desirable.

The Department of Communication offers specializations in public relations at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels.

For best consideration, interested candidates should submit a complete application by October 15, 2007. The application materials should include (a) a letter of application that describes research interests and other qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) one letter of recommendation, (d) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three additional references, and (e) sample(s) of recent research. Salary commensurate with experience. Application materials should be sent to:

Linda Aldorry, Ph.D., Associate Professor and
Chair, Public Relations Faculty Search Committee
Department of Communication
2130 Skinner Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7635

Questions regarding this announcement may be addressed to Professor Aldoory at (301) 405-6528 or email laldoory@umd.edu. Information about the department is available on the department's Web site at http://www.comm.umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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TULANE UNIVERSITY
Communication Department
3 Tenure-Track Positions

Tulane University invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions in the Communication Department to start August 2008. Required qualifications: a Ph.D. in Communication or another humanities/social science discipline, and an expertise in rhetoric, organizational studies, or media studies. Preference for applicants who also specialize in critical and theoretical approaches to one or more of the following areas: community studies, race and ethnicity studies, globalization, and cultural approaches to technology.

We are an interdisciplinary department specializing in the study of media and technology, cultural identities and relations, and politics and political economy. As part of our commitment to the renewal of New Orleans, we are also interested in applicants with experience in community-engaged pedagogies and research practices.

Send a letter that describes your areas of expertise and specializations, a CV, 2 writing samples, 3 letters of reference, 3 syllabi, and teaching evaluations to:

Communication Department
219 Newcomb Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118

Informational Interviews to be held at NCA and UDC. Questions: Marie Davis, mdavis5@tulane.edu. Reviews of applications will begin Nov. 20 and continue until positions are filled. Tulane University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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