WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Founding Dean
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Washington State University (WSU), a distinguished public research university operating on four campuses across the State of Washington, seeks a founding dean for the newly created Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. Reporting to the Provost of the University, this position represents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, innovative academic leader to transform the Murrow College, formerly a division of the College of Liberal Arts, into a preeminent standalone institution for teaching and research in communication and related fields.
Founded in 1890, WSU is a Carnegie I Doctoral/Research Extensive University and Washington’s largest land-grant research institution, serving approximately 24,400 students through 200 fields of study, as well as 70 master’s and 44 doctoral degree programs. WSU was ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2007 edition as one of the nation’s 55 leading public research universities. To learn more about WSU, please see www.wsu.edu.
Named after its most illustrious alumnus, the esteemed journalist Edward R. Murrow, WSU’s College of Communication was formally established in July 2008. With approximately 1,400 majors and pre-majors, more than 50 master’s and doctoral students, and 31 faculty members, the Murrow College is the only program in the Northwest that offers sequences in all six communication fields: advertising, broadcasting, communication, communication studies, journalism, and public relations. For more information about the Murrow College, please see www.communication.wsu.edu.
The founding dean of the Murrow College will be joining the university at a time of outstanding promise. Since assuming the Presidency of WSU in 2007, Dr. Elson S. Floyd has laid out an ambitious agenda for the university to improve the quality of research and instruction across the institution while excelling in select areas of specialization, aiming to more closely reflect those qualities found in institutions belonging to the American Association of Universities (AAU). The Murrow College of Communication is a developing center of excellence, and thus will be pivotal to the fulfillment of the university’s aspirations. The WSU leadership will provide support for the founding dean as he/she inspires and supports faculty, students and staff to transform the Murrow College into one of the nation’s premier institutions for teaching and research in communications.
The successful candidate for the founding dean position will possess proven experience as an effective, innovative academic leader and will have a record of scholarship, research, and participation in the communication profession. The Dean will be expected to: join the community and identify key strengths and opportunities for improvement; develop a clear, cohesive vision to guide the future of the Murrow College; support and develop excellent distinctive academic programs that balance theory with practice, instruction with research; build an adaptable organizational and operational framework for the Murrow College; and, create new revenue streams and steward finances to ensure the college’s autonomy and long-term sustainability.
Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct all inquiries, nominations and application materials, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and six references (including their complete contact information), to Isaacson, Miller via email to 3753@imsearch.com. For more information and a position description, go to www.imsearch.com.
Julie Filizetti and Katie Quinn
Isaacson, Miller, 649 Mission St., Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415.655.4900; Fax: 415.655.4905
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer.
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UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA
Assistant Professor of Communication
(Multiplatform Media Production and Writing)
The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication in Multiplatform Media Production and Writing, to begin in August 2009.
The ideal candidate will combine a background in professional journalism or journalism-related production with scholarly interest in, and ability to teach, multimedia production for emerging technologies. S/he should be able to teach a range of courses (introductory to advanced) in online journalism, critical media studies, and digital media production, in both professional and critical contexts, within an interdisciplinary liberal arts environment.
The ideal candidate will show promise in scholarship and be committed to student advising, mentoring and service. An ability to connect discipline, knowledge, and expertise to the wider liberal arts curriculum, and to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines, is important. Graduate teaching experience is a plus.
The ideal applicant will have a Ph.D. or MFA. ABD’s will be considered.
The University of Tampa is a growing, private liberal arts university in the heart of Florida’s second-largest metro area. Located on the Hillsborough River in the heart of downtown Tampa, the scenic campus provides access to community and business partners, as well as cultural venues. Currently the largest and fastest-growing department at the university, the Department of Communication has more than 500 undergraduate students, approximately 10 percent of the total student population at the university. The department collaborates in interdisciplinary programs with many other departments, including English, Art, Marketing, and Information Technologies Management.
Please apply online at: https://jobs.ut.edu
Applications should be prepared to attach a Cover Letter, CV and a One-page Teaching Philosophy. Optional materials may include a One-page Statement of Scholarship Interests, Sample Syllabi, and Sample of Written Work (which could consist of a sample scholarship and/or professional work - not to exceed 2 mb).
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tampa is an EOE/AA employer.
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Visiting Assistant Professor
Communication (Middletown Campus)
Visiting Assistant Professor to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including introduction to mass communication, media and society, electronic media history, and mass media criticism. Require: Ph.D. (by time of appointment) in media studies, mass communication or related field; ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Desire: Competencies in the latest developments in new/digital media; ability to teach political and/or intercultural/international communication; previous teaching experience; ability to build or continue building a vital scholarly and/or creative record. Position is for one year with possibility of renewal based on funding and satisfactory performance. Submit vita, three letters of recommendation, academic transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness and cover letter discussing qualifications to Communications visiting Faculty Search Committee, Miami University Middletown, 4200 E. University Boulevard, Middletown, OH 45042. Submit applications electronically to mumcomsearch@muohio.edu. Screening of applications begins March 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Communication/Public Relations
The Department of Communication & Journalism at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Communication and Public Relations. Hiring for the position is contingent upon funding. Review of applications begins February 1st, 2009. A full description of the position and application requirements can be found at: http://media.cla.auburn.edu/cla/faculty/administration/jobopportunities.cfm
Email inquiries to: Debra L. Worthington, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair,
worthdl@auburn.edu.
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KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAIST)
Open Rank, Tenure-Track Position in New Media,
Beginning in August 2009 or Earlier.
Graduate School of Information and Media Management (KSIM) at the Business School of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) seeks a promising scholar with teaching and research interests in the area of new media, including but not limited to, media convergence, media markets and economies, integrated marketing communications, and communication technology.
Qualified applicants should have a social scientific emphasis, a strong background in quantitative methods, a focused research program, and motivation to seek external research funding. Including evidence of excellence in teaching in English is recommended, but not required.
To apply, send a letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Soung-Hie Kim, Search Committee Chair, KSIM, KAIST, 87 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 130-722, KOREA.
Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Times of London Higher Education Supplement has ranked KAIST as 95th among the world's best universities.
More information on KSIM can be found at: http://ksim.kaist.ac.kr/asp/default_e.asp. Enquiries may be sent to the search committee chair at: ksimrecruit2009@business.kaist.edu.
We encourage applications from international scholars and women.
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
ASO/FULL Professor of Public Relations
The Department of Public Relations in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida seeks applications for a 9-month tenured appointment at the associate or full professor rank to begin August 2009.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in communication or other relevant field and an established record of scholarly research that demonstrates national distinction. Other qualifications include excellence in teaching and the ability to work productively and effectively in and contributing to a collegial environment.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations. The faculty member will supervise master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations, as well as MA non-thesis option projects. He or she will advise undergraduate and graduate students, engage in governance and other service activities, and demonstrate interest in contributing to diversity and the internationalization efforts of the college and university. Expertise in interactive/emerging media is highly desirable.
The Department of Public Relations is one of the largest public relations program in the United States, with nine tenured or tenure-track faculty members and one full-time lecturer. It serves approximately 450 undergraduate majors and 55 graduate students, including 15 Ph.D. students. The department consistently is ranked among the top three public relations programs in the United States and aspires to be the very best.
The University of Florida seeks applications and nominations from a broad spectrum of individuals including women, members of diverse ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. The “Government in the Sunshine” laws of the State of Florida require that all documents related to the search process be available for public inspection.
Application Procedure: To view application instructions and complete an online resume, visit www.hr.ufl.edu/job. The reference number for this vacancy is 0801040. Applications must include an electronic copy of the following: (1) a letter of interest; (2) complete curriculum vitae; (3) names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional/academic references. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Questions can be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Linda Hon, Executive Associate Dean, P.O. Box 118400, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8400 (telephone: (352) 392-0466) or lhon@jou.ufl.edu
Review of applications begins January 6, 2009, and continues until the position is filled.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). An Equal Opportunity Institution.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Annenberg School of Communication
Fellowships in Cancer Communication Research
The Penn Center of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research (CECCR) at the University of Pennsylvania offers two research fellowships in cancer communication for Fall 2009. This two-year fellowship is jointly supported by the Center of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research of the Annenberg School for Communication and the Abramson Cancer Center. The fellowship program offers training in communication research and theory relevant to cancer prevention and control. The advanced, rigorous training and experience provided will prepare the fellows for careers as independent investigators in cancer communication research.
The mission of the NCI-funded CECCR at PENN is to examine how messages from a range of sources in the complex communication environment affect cancer-related behavioral choices, including lifestyle, screening and care-seeking choices. Previous research has included experimental and observational field studies focused on information seeking and scanning concerning cancer, the effects of news media about genetic information and the effects of anti-smoking and smoking advertising campaigns. New research initiatives will focus on understanding the interaction of public communication and clinical services as they affect cancer-related decisions and outcomes.
The Penn CECCR Fellows will obtain skills and experience to complement previous advanced work in communication, public health, behavioral science or biomedical research. Fellows with training in communication research can focus on cancer-related training; those with background in cancer research will focus on communication theory and research. Fellows will work closely with mentors in such areas as cancer epidemiology, health policy, behavioral theory, persuasion theory, risk and decision-making, psychophysiology as well as health communication. Fellows will participate in research in cancer communication using survey, experimental, and content analytic methods and will receive guidance in the preparation of manuscripts and career development grants.
Applicants must have training in social science or behavioral research methods and have received a PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Applicants with an MD and at least one year of clinical research training will also be considered. To obtain additional information or apply, please contact Joseph Cappella, Ph.D. (215-746-3400, ceccrfellow@asc.upenn.edu), Gerald R. Miller Professor of Communication, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, 3620 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. If applying, include letter of introduction, CV, and names of 3 references. Applications will be considered on a continuing basis. To be assured of full consideration for a 7/1/2009 or 9/1/2009 start date please respond by February 15, 2009.
For additional information see http://ceccr.asc.upenn.edu/.
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