MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Digital Media

Miami University  The Department of Communication seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Digital Media to teach undergraduate courses focusing on the theory, practice and production of digital media; possibly teach multi-camera studio or field production courses and the design, development and evaluation of digital communication.
 
Require MFA or PhD (for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor), MA or MS or bachelor degree with significant comparable experience (for appointment as Instructor); expertise in both the theory and practice of new media; ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment; significant digital communication production skills (which can include, but is not limited to web content and applications, digital video and audio, animation, and virtual environments). Desire competencies in the areas of image acquisition, studio and field production, non-linear editing, motion graphics, and web-based and other new media applications; previous teaching experience. Position is for one year with possibility of annual renewal up to five years based on funding and satisfactory performance.

Submit vita, three letters of recommendation, academic transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness and cover letter discussing qualifications to Gary Shulman, Department of Communication. Contact phone number is 513-529-7472; email is gshulman@muohio.edu. Screening of applications begins February 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Miami University is an EOE/AA employer.  Campus Crime and Safety Report - www.muohio.edu/righttoknow.  Hard copy upon request.

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS
Assistant Professor, Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Missouri, St. Louis invites applications for an Assistant Professor position. Starting date of position is Fall, 2008.  The department offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication. Candidates must have a completed doctorate in communication by the time of appointment. Successful candidates for this position will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate classes, advise theses, and serve on graduate committees.  Experience in these functions is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to teach quantitative research methods at either the graduate or undergraduate level and have an empirical, social/behavioral science orientation with secondary emphases in one of the following: interpersonal/organizational communication, health communication, mass communication, communication theory. The department is searching for a candidate with an established record of research productivity and evidence/promise of success in mainstream scholarly journals. A record of external funding is also highly desirable.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and accomplishments.

To apply, submit: (1) a letter of application; (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) evidence of teaching excellence; (4) samples of recent publications; and (5) at least three letters of recommendation.  To receive fullest consideration, applications should be received by February 29, 2008.  Submit applications to Alan D. Heisel, Department Chairperson, Department of Communication, University of Missouri-St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121-4499. If you have any questions regarding this position, please call (314) 516-5486 or send an email to the chairperson (heisela@umsl.edu).  The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to achieving excellence and diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam School of Communications Research (ASCoR)

Four positions at The Amsterdam School of Communications Research ASCoR at the Department of Communication, University of Amsterdam:

- Full professor (Chair) in journalism studies
- Assistant professor in journalism and corporate communication
- Adjunct professor in strategic communication
- Coordinator/ post-doc Culture
 
for more information about the positions and the procedure, visit www.fmg.uva.nl/ascor  > vacancies.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Director, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
College of Mass Communications and Information Studies

The University of South Carolina, Columbia, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. The director will report directly to the Dean of the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies.

The Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications is the top academic and administrative officer in the School. He or she oversees all undergraduate and graduate faculty and programs, budgets, resource development and allocations. An earned doctorate is required. The position will be available after July 1, 2008.

The full description of requirements for candidates and information about the School and the University are available on the School’s Web site, http://www.jour.sc.edu/opps/jobs/

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The Department of Communication at Tel Aviv University invites applications for a position at rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. The applicant must hold a Ph.D. in communication, journalism or related disciplines. Evidence of teaching experience and academic publications in the area of mass communication and new technologies is required, as well as fluent command of Hebrew. The candidate should be capable of teaching introductory communication courses and advanced courses in the area(s) of his/her expertise. The appointment will begin in October 2008 in a visiting capacity for up to two years followed by a tenure track position.

The Department of Communication at Tel Aviv University, located within the Faculty of Social Sciences, was created in 1995 and offers B.A., M.A. (beginning in 2008) and Ph.D. degrees.
The deadline for applications is March 17, 2008. Please send a letter of intent, Curriculum Vitae, three sample publications, and the names and contact information for three references to Jerome Bourdon, Chair, jeromeb@post.tau.ac.il

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