MIAMI UNIVERSITY - OHIO
Comparative Media Studies

Miami University, Oxford, OH -- One or more tenure-track assistant professor positions in comparative media studies, beginning August 2010.  We welcome applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds; the position will be a joint appointment in a developing program in comparative media studies and another program or department in the humanities or social sciences.  Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: history of media; technology and culture; creative non-fiction, documentary, and journalism in digital contexts. PhD by date of appointment required. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a sample of recent scholarship to Professor Richard Campbell, c/o College of Arts and Science, 143 Upham, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056.  Review of applications will begin on 26 October and continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses.  Campus Crime and Safety Report – www.muohio.edu/righttoknow.  Hard copy upon request.

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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications

The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas, announces its inaugural Stauffer Professor position. We are searching for an eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in journalism or a related field, who is a prolific researcher and will qualify to be hired at the rank of a tenured full professor. Areas of expertise might include media effects, public opinion, new/multi-media, race and gender issues, visual communication, health communication, political communication, strategic communication and international/intercultural communication. A social scientist is preferred, but all research methods/approaches will be considered. Research in issues related to diversity, or experience in working with a diverse population, is preferred but not required. For complete position description and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position #00207874. Direct questions to Professor Tien-Tsung Lee, Search Committee Chair E-mail: ttlee@ku.edu; Fax: 785-864-5318; Telephone: 785-864-7626. Initial review begins on 1 December 2009, and will continue until position is filled. Start date is August 2010. EO/AA employer.

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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Communication Technology

The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for an assistant professor position in the area of communication technology.  We interpret communication technology broadly and will also consider applicants who locate themselves primarily within another area of communication (such as political communication) with strong research interests in communication technology.  The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied.

Teaching is an important component of these positions.  We seek good teachers and colleagues who are able to think outside of traditional boundaries and envision courses that might be attractive to both graduate and undergraduate students from within and outside of the major. 

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 the start of fall quarter, 2009.  Candidates hired for tenure-track positions in the School of Communication must have strong research interests and abilities, with a demonstrated record of publication in top-tier journals in the field. 

TO APPLY: Applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of research, and three letters of recommendation to the search committee chair at jobs.comm@osu.edu.  Alternatively, materials may be sent to: Dr. Dan McDonald, Search Committee Chair, The Ohio State University, School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210.

The deadline for full consideration is 1 November 2009.  To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Ohio State is an EEO/AA Employer.

The School is a part of Social and Behavioral Sciences and is committed to empirical (primarily quantitative) research approaches.  We currently have 34 full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty members in the School.  Our resources include a number of research laboratories and state-of-the-art research equipment.

The OSU campus is strategically located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio.  Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area.  It is a friendly city with a high quality of life.  The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology-based industries.  Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life.  Additional information about the University and School is available via www.comm.ohio-state.edu and www.osu.edu.  Information about the Columbus area is at www.columbus.org.

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THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
School of Media and Public Affairs
Assistant Professor

The School of Media and Public Affairs invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  We seek a promising scholar with teaching and research interests in the fields of new media or media institutions and economics.  Area of research interest might include how media business models or public policy may respond to changing technologies, audiences or economic circumstances; the effects of new media structures, institutions and technologies on politics and public affairs; or the study of present and future news media structures. 

Basic Qualifications: An earned doctorate in a field related to media and public affairs; demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in courses relevant to the applicant’s specialization, and evidence of promise of a sustained program of original research in applicant's chosen specialization by way of peer-reviewed journal publications or works in progress.

To Apply: Send a letter containing a brief statement of interest, a curriculum vita, samples of scholarly work, a statement of current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Frank Sesno, Director, SMPA, 805 21st  Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among the faculty.  We encourage applications from women and people of color.

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THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication
Assistant Professor of Communication

The Communication Program, within the Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication, invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Communication to begin 1 September 2010. The Communication Program offers a selective admission undergraduate major and two undergraduate minors. The Department is an interdisciplinary blend of scholars from a variety of related fields offering the Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Master’s programs in Organizational Sciences, and undergraduate programs in Communication and in Organizational Sciences. Salary, benefits, and startup funds are highly competitive.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned PhD in Communication, or a closely related area, by 1 August 2010, with research and teaching interests in Interpersonal Communication or related areas and with demonstrated potential for productive scholarship. Applicants should also have a strong background in research methods, including quantitative approaches, and experience with or interest in teaching core courses such as Communication Theory, Research Methods, and Senior Seminar (requiring a thesis).

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the university level beyond the level of a graduate T.A. is preferred. Also preferred is potential for obtaining external funding, as noted by a publication track record and by previously submitted and/or funded grant applications or involvement in funded research projects.

For additional information about the Communication Program and the Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication, please visit our web site at: http://www.gwu.edu/~orgsci/aboutuscom.htm

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin October 25, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and qualifications, selective reprints, teaching evaluations summary, and three (3) letters of recommendation to:

Communication Faculty Search Committee 
The George Washington University
600 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - AUSTIN
School of Journalism
Senior Scholar

The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism invites nominations and applications for a senior scholar with qualifications appropriate for appointment at the rank of tenured full professor, beginning Fall 2010. Interested candidates who are associate professors as well as full professors are encouraged to apply. Candidates’ research interests should be relevant to the vital issues of the day concerning journalism, the media, and democratic society, including (1) political communication and public opinion, (2) the changing media political economy, professional roles, and institutional structure, and (3) impact of the emerging new media on citizenship and the public sphere—both nationally and globally. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in a relevant academic field, a well-established program of nationally recognized research and publication, a commitment to classroom teaching, and record of mentoring graduate students. Other desirable qualifications include the ability to work collaboratively within the School and College, but also with scholars in other disciplines on campus and internationally. The School offers the B.J., M.A., and Ph.D. and is housed within a top-ranked College of Communication, which includes the nationally regarded Departments of Advertising, Radio-Television-Film, Communication Studies, and Communication Science and Disorders.

Screening of applicants will begin 15 October 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Send vita, names of three references, and a statement of interest in the position to: Maxwell McCombs, Search Chair; School of Journalism; University of Texas at Austin; 1 University Station A1000; Austin, TX 78712-0113. The School is committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum, and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these objectives.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Assistant Professor of Health Communication/Digital Communication

The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of health and digital communication.

Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition #57151).

The University of Iowa is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information visit the School’s web site: www.uiowa.edu/jmc.

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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Assistant Professor of Visual News/Digital Communication

The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Visual News/Digital Communication.

Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (requisition #57152).

The University of Iowa is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For additional information visit the School’s web site: www.uiowa.edu/jmc.

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND
Communication Arts
Assistant Professor (tenure track)

Indiana University South Bend’s Communication Arts area invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to teach mass communication courses. The successful applicant will be able to teach the introductory course in media studies and one or more of the following areas: gender and race in media, media literacy, media effects, and/or cultural studies. The ability to teach courses in public relations or journalism is helpful.

IU South Bend is the third largest campus in the Indiana University system and serves the north central Indiana community. The Communication Arts area at IU South Bend includes Mass Communication (Journalism, Electronic Media, and Public Relations) and Speech Communication (Organizational, Public Advocacy, and Interpersonal). Our mission is to prepare students to communicate effectively in personal, professional, and mediated environments.

Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in mass communication, media studies, or related field; documentation of teaching effectiveness; and evidence of scholarly achievement required. Qualified ABD applicants will be considered, but must have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to the start of the fall 2010 semester. Tenure-track faculty teach a 3/3 load, perform research, and advise majors. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, a 10 month contract, university resources for funding research, and the possibility of summer teaching.

Please send a cover letter, CV, transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of recommendation to Alec R. Hosterman, Communication Arts Search Committee, Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts, Indiana University South Bend, 1700 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend Indiana 46634.  Review of applications will begin 20 November 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

IU South Bend is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. IU South Bend is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Interpersonal Communication
Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication at the University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member to begin in Fall, 2010. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.

We seek the strongest interpersonal communication scholar regardless of research emphasis or methodology to contribute to our graduate and undergraduate programs, with a secondary interest in an area that complements departmental areas of research. Candidates should have demonstrated teaching effectiveness, and an established record or clear promise of being a productive scholar by pursuing publications and external funding. Candidates should have completed the PhD by August, 2010.

The Department of Communication offers the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The University of Missouri is the flagship institution of the state. Columbia, a college town of 100,000 midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, has been recognized repeatedly among the top cities in the U.S. For more information about the department, refer to http://communication.missouri.edu. For more information about the university, visit http://www.missouri.edu. For more information about the community, see http://www.columbiamochamber.com/.

Salary is competitive. Review of applications begins November 16 and continues until the position is filled. Minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer.  Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, a copy of a published article (or equivalent sample of scholarship), and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Loreen Olson
Search Committee Chair
115 Switzler Hall
Department of Communication
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO  65211
phone:  (573) 882-3667
e-mail: OlsonL@missouri.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Mass Communications
Professor and Director

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida invites nominations and applications for the position of director of the School of Mass Communications at the USF Tampa campus for a term beginning no later than August 2010. This is a 12-month position with a rank of professor. The salary is competitive, to be determined by experience and education. The position is contingent on final funding approval. For more information, please see the school’s Internet site at http://masscom.usf.edu/gen_info/faculty-vacancies/.

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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO
College of Communication
Two (2) Positions

Assistant Professor of Advertising
College of Communication

The College of Communication at DePaul University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor of advertising to begin August 2010. 

Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach basic and advanced courses in advertising principles as well as one or more of the following areas: advertising and new media, web design and application, media planning, connections planning, visual communication, and/or advertising production for the Internet. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing faculty who direct and support innovative and expanding B.A. and M.A. degree programs in advertising and public relations.  We seek individuals with a strong commitment to an ongoing program of research, visionary program building, and the drive to help us raise DePaul’s national profile in public relations and advertising education.  Our location in the heart of Chicago provides an unparalleled opportunity to forge strong working relationships with key industry professionals and to offer students cutting-edge, pre-professional training.  Ph.D. required, although ABD considered.  Professional industry experience is desirable.  Excellent research support is available.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send electronic copies of: 1) a cover letter that addresses interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a current CV; 3) three letters of recommendation; and 4) one or more examples of published research.  Electronic materials can be sent to: cmnfacultysearch@depaul.edu, with Advertising Search and your name in the subject line.  Copies of unedited teaching evaluations (including student comments) can be mailed to Advertising Search Committee, College of Communication, 14 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL 60604-2259.  Review of applications will begin 15 October 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. DePaul University is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic university and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse, and urban university provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and research.  The College of Communication has 42 full-time faculty serving more than 1200 undergraduate majors and approximately 200 graduate students.

Assistant Professor of Public Relations
College of Communication

The College of Communication at DePaul University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor of public relations to begin August 2010. 

Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach basic and advanced courses in public relations, and offer related expertise in such areas as research methods, media relations, social media, ethics, political public relations, corporate communication and health communication. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing faculty who direct and support innovative and expanding B.A. and M.A. degree programs in advertising and public relations.  We seek individuals with a strong commitment to an ongoing program of research, visionary program building, and the drive to help us raise DePaul’s national profile in public relations and advertising education.  Our location in the heart of Chicago provides an unparalleled opportunity to forge strong working relationships with key industry professionals and to offer students cutting-edge, pre-professional training.  Ph.D. required, although ABD considered.  Professional industry experience is desirable. Excellent research support available.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

To apply, please send electronic copies of: 1) a cover letter that addresses interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a current CV; 3) three letters of recommendation; and 4) one or more examples of published research.  Electronic materials can be sent to: cmnfacultysearch@depaul.edu, with Public Relations Search and your name in the subject line.  Copies of unedited teaching evaluations (including student comments) can be mailed to Public Relations Search Committee, College of Communication, 14 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL 60604-2259.  Review of applications will begin 15 October 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. DePaul University is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic university and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse, and urban university provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and research.  The College of Communication has 42 full-time faculty serving more than 1200 undergraduate majors and approximately 200 graduate students.

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CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Communication
Term Instructor/Assistant Professor

The School of Communication at Cleveland State University invites applications for a one-year Term Instructor/Assistant Professor position to begin 23 August 2010.  This position is contingent upon maintaining current levels of funding from the state, and is renewable up to six years.  Responsibilities include teaching a wide variety of introductory-level communication courses, including multiple sections of a large survey course that covers interpersonal, group and organizational communication, mass media systems, and mass communication effects.  Course teaching load will be four classes per semester.  Candidates for this position must possess a master’s degree in Communication or related field, a minimum of one year of experience in undergraduate teaching, and experience teaching introductory courses in Communication.  The preferred applicant should hold a doctorate in Communication or related field and have excellent classroom teaching skills, professional experience in a communication-related field, experience working with/training teaching assistants, and the ability to teach a wide range of courses in one or more of these areas: interpersonal communication, group and organizational communication, mass communication, digital media, film, journalism, public relations/advertising.  Salary is competitive.  Review of applications will begin on 16 Nov. 2009, and the application process will remain open until the position is filled.  Please send a letter of application, current vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. George B. Ray, Chair of Search Committee, School of Communication,233 Music and Communication Building, Cleveland State University, 2001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

Health and Sustainable Communities are signature programs of Cleveland State University.

CSU is an AA/EOE institution committed to nondiscrimination in employment and education. M/F/D/V encouraged.

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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Chair, Department of Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a department chair, with appointment beginning in July 2010, at an advanced Associate or Full Professor level (with tenure). Salary for the position will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

We seek a nationally visible communication scholar with a Ph.D. degree and a strong record of research productivity and a commitment to quality teaching to assume leadership and administrative responsibilities. In concert with the departmental faculty, the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and higher administration, the chair functions as a leader with special responsibilities in all matters of policy, including scheduling, instruction, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty performance.

The Department of Communication is strongly committed to providing quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level in communication theory and research. Seventeen faculty and 30 graduate teaching and research assistants staff a program offering the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees to approximately 70 graduate and 300 undergraduate majors. Our nationally-ranked graduate program emphasizes five research areas: (1) health communication; (2) intercultural/international communication; (3) language and social interaction; (4) political/mass communication; and (5) social influence/interpersonal communication.

As a major center of communication research, the department houses the Political Communication Center, home to the world’s largest collection of political commercials.
The department is affiliated with the Center for Risk and Crisis Management and the Center for Applied Social Research, both at the University of Oklahoma. In addition, our faculty work closely with multiple academic units across the university including medicine, nursing, meteorology, psychology, international/area studies, journalism, film & video studies, and women’s studies.

The City of Norman is a welcoming and engaged community that offers appreciation for diversity, the arts, and culture. Norman was recently named by CNNMoney.com as one of the top 10 best places to live in the United States. CNNMoney.com based their rankings on plentiful jobs, excellent schools, quality of life, and affordable housing.

Initial screening will begin no later than November 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application and a vita to: Dr. Young Y. Kim, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, 610 Elm Avenue, Room 101, Norman, OK 73019-2081. Department phone: (405) 325-3111; FAX: (405) 325-1587; E-mail: youngkim@ou.edu. Informal inquiries are invited and welcome.

The University of Oklahoma (www.ou.edu) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. 

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