KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN
Academic Position in Strategic Communication (2008-2009)

K.U.Leuven invites applications for a full-time tenured academic position in the domain of strategic communication at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Research

Successful candidates will support and further expand national and international research collaborations of the units of Communication Science. In addition they will be expected to develop a research programme of their own and to achieve a scientific output that adheres to the highest international standards. The research will focus on persuasive communication and the science and theory of advertising and marketing.

Teaching

Accepted applicants will take on teaching responsibilities in the relevant domain at the Bachelor and Master levels and they will be in charge with the Master theses. They are expected to meet the reigning K.U.Leuven standards regarding academic programme level and orientation and to adhere to the K.U.Leuven’s concept of education. A commitment to quality of education as a whole is naturally understood.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in social sciences or an equivalent diploma, with a demonstrable knowledge in the domain of strategic communication.

Qualified candidates are expected to have an excellent research record and very good teaching and training skills, in order to contribute to the research output of the unit and to the quality of its educational program. The quality of the candidates’ research should be evidenced by high level publications, especially in communication science journals.

International research experience is highly appreciated. The candidates are expected to participate at the further internationalisation of research and teaching activities.

The candidates are also expected to accept assignments in one of the partner institutions of the K.U.Leuven Association.

At K.U.Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants, who are not proficient in Dutch, are expected to acquire sufficient knowledge of Dutch in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Proficiency in the English language is compulsory for all applicants.

Depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications, the position will be filled at one of the levels of the Senior Academic Staff.

The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

Contact persons:
Geert Bouckaert, Commission Chair (geert.bouckaert@soc.kuleuven.be)
Leen d’Haenens, Programme Director (leen.dhaenens@soc.kuleuven.be)

Candidates are invited to apply online at
http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.htm

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication Studies
Assistant Professor

The School of Communication Studies at  KENT STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Computer-Mediated Communication and/or Health Communication.

Candidates should possess secondary expertise in mass, organizational, or interpersonal communication.  Expertise in social science research methodology is highly desirable.  Statistical expertise will be considered a plus.

Ph.D. or equivalent is required, although A.B.D. will be considered with a clear and immediate timeline to degree completion. Applicants should possess excellent publication and teaching credentials as commensurate with years of experience.  A record of involvement with externally funding research is highly desirable.

The School of Communication Studies comprises a close-knit faculty that places a premium on collaborative work. The School is part of the College of Communication and Information, headed by Dean James Gaudino, former executive director of the National Communication Association.  The College is a campus laboratory for interdisciplinary work among the schools of Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library and Information Science, and Visual Communication Design, as well as the interdisciplinary program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management.

Kent State University is located in the picturesque rolling hills of Northeastern Ohio.  Kent, “The Tree City,” is conveniently located 15 minutes from Akron, 45 minutes from Cleveland and 30 minutes from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  It offers a wonderful combination of college-town environment in close proximity to the cultural, dining and professional sports activities of major cities.  The Cuyahoga Valley National Park has hundreds of miles of hiking, bicycling and bridle trails in the stunning Cuyahoga Valley. 

A letter of application, vita and three letters of recommendation should be sent no later than March 30, 2008, to:

Paul Haridakis, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
School of Communication Studies
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001

Kent State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

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IE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Full-Time Faculty Openings in Communication

IE Business School (www.ie.edu) is an international and diverse top business school (number 8 worldwide in Financial Times MBA ranking, January 2008) oriented to providing top-level knowledge and training for young and senior executives, entrepreneurs, consultants and Public Administration. The campus is located in the very heart (“barrio de Salamanca”) of Madrid, giving way to an immersion in the excitement and pleasure of its rich European historical and cultural heritage. The School offers in English and Spanish language an extensive portfolio of face to face and on-line short courses and seminars, as well as 1 year master's degree programs (part-time and full-time) and from October 2008, a 3-4 years undergraduate degree programs.

The School seeks qualified candidates to fill full-time faculty positions in several Academic fields of Communication (effective SEPTEMBER 2008 or upon completion of the openings): Mass Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Advertising, Journalism, Political Communication, Cultural Studies, Visual Communication/Film and TV, and Communication Law and Policy.
 
Successful applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

• Ph.D. (or advanced Ph.D. Candidates) in a relevant area from a leading university.
• Experience in teaching and research.
• Experience with the case-teaching and role-playing method, is not required but highly valued.
• Professional-working experience is not required but highly valued
• Fluency in English (basic knowledge in Spanish is not required but highly valued);

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Application process: The candidate should send by e-mail, an up-to-date complete Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter underlining teaching, research and working interests to:

Samuel Martín-Barbero, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Communication Studies
IE-Business School
samuel.martin@ie.edu
 
The committee will begin reviewing applications on April 2008, and will continue until the positions are filled.