THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Vice-Chancellor and President: Professor Lawrence J. Lau, BS, MA, PhD, Hon DSocSc, Hon Doc, Hon LLD

Applications are invited for:-

Chair Professorships in Faculty of Social Science
The Chinese University of Hong Kong adopts bilingualism and biculturalism as the basis of its teaching and places equal emphasis on both Chinese and English languages as well as Eastern and Western cultures.  It has always been the tradition of the University to nurture students who are well-versed in both Eastern and Western cultures.

The Faculty of Social Science (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ssc/) at CUHK has seven constituent Departments and one School, including the Departments of Architecture, Economics, Geography and Resource Management, Government and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and the School of Journalism and Communication.  It is committed to equipping students with a sense of social consciousness, a desire to question and verify, and a scientific mind to analyze various social phenomena.  Social Science training enables students to positively face challenges of society and to explore possibilities for personal and social development.  It has a team of over 150 full-time faculty members and around 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

As the University enters the era of expansion in preparation for the revival of a four-year normative curriculum in 2012, the Faculty is actively searching for appointments to full professorships at the chair level in the fields named below.

- ARCHITECTURE (Ref. 08/206/2)
- ECONOMICS (Ref. 08/207/2)
- GEOGRAPHY & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Ref. 08/208/2)
- JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATION (Ref. 08/209/2)
- SOCIAL WORK (Ref. 08/210/2)
- SOCIOLOGY (Ref. 08/211/2)

TARGET CANDIDATES
Applicants should have (i) international standing in the relevant discipline as established by distinguished contributions to its advancement through scholarly work of originality and merit (evidenced by publication in prestigious venue, citations and/or positive reviews); (ii) international reputation of prominent research profile; (iii) proven record of academic leadership, e.g. overseeing research teams and supervising research students, contributing to peer review for journals/granting agencies, and undertaking positions of responsibility in academic administration.

SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including leave, medical care, retirement scheme contributions / completion-of-contract gratuity, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

APPLICATION
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong (Fax: (852) 2603 6852). Applications/Nominations will be considered until the positions are filled. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please indicate the field, position level and if applicable, the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover.

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EMERSON COLLEGE
Chair, Department of Marketing Communication
Appointment Begins September 1, 2009

Emerson College is the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Located in the heart of downtown Boston in close proximity to major media outlets, the College prides itself on its creative student body, cutting-edge technology and curriculum, and highly successful alumni. Current enrollment is approximately 4,000 full-time, part-time and graduate students. We are currently seeking an innovative professional who values excellence for a position of academic leadership within our institution.

Responsibilities

• As chief department administrator, the Chair works with faculty to set the direction for the unit.
• Oversees thirteen full-time faculty members in the following areas:
• Marketing Communication: Advertising and Public Relations (undergraduate)
• Integrated Marketing Communication (graduate)
• Global Marketing Communication and Advertising (graduate; IAA certified)
• Guides the department in preparing professional communicators who can design, manage and evaluate strategic campaigns.
• Ensures that courses balance theory with practical skills training to prepare students for careers in advertising, public relations, brand communication, direct/database marketing, social marketing, and e-communication.
• Ensures the quality and relevance of curriculum.
• Implements plans for recruiting and developing faculty, as well as supports and mentors faculty scholarship and professional work.
• Extends existing connections to alumni and the industry.
• Works with admissions, fundraising staff and the Dean on enrollment management and external resource development.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an advanced degree (terminal degree preferred) in marketing, advertising, public relations, organizational communication, applied communication, or related field. A record of academic scholarship commensurate with rank is required, along with knowledge of the marketing communication industry. This individual must also possess administrative experience or program leadership and well-developed professional networks. The ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds is important. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Emerson College offers career advancement opportunity in Boston, an international hub of academic, professional and cultural activity. The appointment is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and carries with it tenure or the possibility to earn tenure. Nominations and completed applications, consisting of a cover letter, CV, 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.

Please visit the 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

Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Assistant Professor
Economics, Sociology, Communication

The University of New Mexico requests applications for Assistant Professor.  Minimum qualification: Doctorate by July 1, 2009 in one of the following three disciplines:  Economics, Sociology, or Communication, or a related addictions research field.

Preference given to applicants with the following qualifications: a) demonstrated interest and experience in addictions-related research and scholarly issues; b) interest in working in multi-disciplinary research environment; c) established or emerging record of research publication; d) potential to generate external funding for research;  e) promise of or record of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in a relevant area of academic expertise;  f) ability and desire to mentor diverse students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Preferred areas of research include:  policy relevant research in addictions, or methodological and statistical research in addictions.  For best consideration, apply by January 5, 2009. The position will remain open until filled.  Complete position description and application instructions may be viewed at http://www.unm.edu/~oeounm/_facultyjobs/faculty_jobs.htm. UNM's confidentiality policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm  The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Human-Computer Interaction Institute

There are Faculty Positions in Learning Science, Educational Technology, HCI, CSCW. 

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University has up to two tenure-track faculty positions open. For information please see http://www.hcii.cs.cmu.edu/jobs/ 

Carnegie Mellon University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
Communication Department
Assistant Professor

We invite applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor position in the Communication Department. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach some combination of the following undergraduate courses: intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, communication theory, organizational communication, group communication, and persuasion. 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, 2010. 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 2009. Consideration of completed applications will begin on January 5, 2009 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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UNIVERSITY OF BERN
Economics and Social Sciences
Political Communication

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Bern invites applications for a  Professorship in Communications- and Media-Science
(Area Political Communication).

The position is located at the Institute for Communications and Mediascience of the Department of Social Sciences. The successful applicant should have outstanding and internationally acknowledged research achievements, extensive teaching experience in Political communication and experiences with acquisitions of third-party funds. A Ph.D. in the Social Sciences is essential.

Job responsibilities include basic research and teaching within the field of Political Communication. In addition, the applicant is expected to be involved in project-related and applied research. We expect the applicant to contribute to the department’s common research field, “Governance,” to collaborate in various research and teaching projects, and to communicate research findings to a broader public. The duties also involve teaching at the BA-, MA-, and PhD levels. Languages of instruction are German, English, or French.

The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position is available from February 1st, 2010.
Closing date of the applications: 15th December 2008
Application procedure: Please submit, electronically or in hard copy, a CV, a list of publications, a list of third-party funds and a list of courses taught by the applicant.
The application should be addressed to the Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Prof. Marco Steenbergen, Lerchenweg 36, CH-3000 Bern 9, Switzerland, or applications@sowi.unibe.ch.

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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Dean of the College of Communications and Information Studies

The University of Kentucky seeks an innovative and forward-looking individual for Dean of its College of Communications and Information Studies, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2009.  The Dean is the College’s chief executive and academic leader and reports to the Provost.  The Dean is expected to provide academic and administrative leadership for teaching, research, and engagement activities; budgetary and fiscal management; and development and alumni programs.  The Dean represents the College within the University, and to its varied external constituencies.

The College of Communications and Information Studies includes three units: the Department of Communication, the School of Journalism and Telecommunications, and the School of Library and Information Science. The individual must understand and value the different professional and scholarly perspectives within the College and the need to build consensus toward common goals.

Applicants should include a letter summarizing relevant experiences in leadership, administration, and academics; a statement of philosophy on administrative leadership and on the balance among undergraduate education, the research enterprise, and land grant engagement; a current curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of four references. References will not be contacted without candidate approval.

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications from and nominations of women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Send applications and nominations to: College of Communications and Information Studies Search Committee, Office of the Provost, 105 Main Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY  40506-0032, or electronically to Kris Hobson at hobson@email.uky.edu.

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

Health Communication and Cancer

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek junior, mid-career and senior level candidates for tenure-track faculty positions in cancer-related health communication.  This broad-based recruitment seeks outstanding researchers in areas, including but not limited to: new media, message development, medical decision making, cancer survivorship and health disparities.  The positions are supported in part by the University Cancer Research Fund, which this year provides $40 million for cancer research at UNC Chapel Hill.  Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as post-doctoral fellows, or sustained productivity as established faculty members, and a clear commitment to cancer research.  Successful candidates would become members of the Cancer Center and have primary appointments in the UNC School of Public Health or in other departments across the University.  Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant's qualifications.  Dr. Marci Campbell, UNC Lineberger Program Leader in Cancer Prevention and Control, chairs the search committee.

Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, and names of three references through the UNC Chapel Hill's web-based system: http://hr.unc.edu//jobseekers/.  Follow the links to EPA Faculty open positions and then use Recruitment ID 1001020 in the Keyword Search to find the position.  Click Apply Now or Apply for this Position links.  Please note that application may first require registration in the system and then application.  PDF documents are preferred.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Supported by the University Cancer Research Fund

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