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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WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Potter College of Arts & Letters
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication

The Department of Communication at Western Kentucky University invites applications for an Assistant Professor to teach and conduct research in the area of intercultural communication.  This position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2010.

We seek a teacher-scholar with a strong background in intercultural communication across a variety of contexts with specific focus on globalization, multicultural work environments, and co-cultural diversity.  Additionally, we are seeking a well-rounded methodologist for a new undergraduate research course taught from a social science perspective.  Other potential course expertise desired includes undergraduate intercultural communication, gender communication, inter-racial communication, and graduate level courses in multicultural/multinational organizational communication.  Applicants with additional expertise corresponding with our departmental focus on communication studies and organizational communication at the undergraduate level and applied organizational communication at the graduate level are encouraged to apply.  Candidates will teach general education, undergraduate, and graduate courses and are encouraged to offer creative instructional techniques and formats (traditional, on-line, and weekend bi-term arrangements), and engage in service activities. 

Requirements: Ph.D. in Communication by time of appointment (ABD will be considered), evidence of teaching quality, and a focused research agenda. 

Founded in 1906, WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of 50,000, situated approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. WKU is ranked in the U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" as No. 10 among public master's universities in the South. WKU has been the fastest growing public institution in Kentucky for 12 consecutive years. An annual applicant pool allows the university to enroll 17,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students.   The University places a premium on teaching and student learning. Its faculty is engaged in creative activity and diverse scholarship, including basic and applied research designed to expand knowledge, improve instruction, increase learning, and provide optimum service to the state and nation.   WKU has broad student and faculty participation in Study Abroad programs. 

The Department of Communication maintains a large undergraduate student population and works to engage students through chapters of Lambda Pi Eta, IABC, and Communication Ambassadors, a student service organization.  The graduate program is designed to meet the needs of traditional and nontraditional students.  For more information, please visit our website at http://www.wku.edu/Communication

For consideration, please submit an application letter, transcripts, vita, and three (3) current letters of recommendation to:

Western Kentucky University
Dr. Holly Payne, Chair, Communication Search
Department of Communication
100 Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
1906 College Heights Blvd. #21029
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1029
(270) 745-3296
E-mail: holly.payne@wku.edu

Review of applications will begin October 19, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks an assistant professor (tenure-track) to begin August 23, 2010.

We invite applications from scholars committed to mass communication research of all kinds but are particularly interested in those focusing on one or more of the following areas of inquiry: not-for-profit, public service media; structures of media industries; science, health, and environmental communication; effects of media; and the theory and practice of new media.  Interest in and facility with emerging information technologies is a must.

In addition to conceptual courses and graduate seminars related to his or her research interests, our new colleague will teach professional courses in strategic communication. These courses focus on the concepts and skills integral to marketing communications, as well as to health, political, and social advocacy campaigns.  We also expect our colleague to join, in time, the rotation of faculty who teach the school’s gateway course, Introduction to Mass Communication.  The standard load is four courses per academic year.

Required:  Ph.D. completed or expected by August 2010; a record of high-quality research and teaching commensurate with experience. Professional experience in strategic communication is strongly encouraged.
  
Contact: Prof. Sharon Dunwoody, (608) 263-2289; dunwoody@wisc.edu. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and samples of scholarly work to:
 
Prof. Sharon Dunwoody
Chair, Search Committee
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Wisconsin-Madison
821 University Avenue
Madison. WI 53706-1497
 
Review of applications will begin November 9, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration for this position, all materials must be submitted no later than Dec. 8, 2009. 
 
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applications must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.  Employment may require a criminal background check.  The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We actively seek a diverse faculty.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Communication Arts Department
Assistant Professor of Communication Science

The Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in Communication Science to begin in August 2010. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Communication or an affiliated social science discipline will be considered. A successful candidate must demonstrate strong credentials in conducting social scientific research (quantitative or qualitative) on social influence processes in a variety of contexts and substantive areas. Of particular interest are scholars working in the areas of health communication, new technologies, groups and social networks, and ethnic and racial relations. Candidates should expect to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop and maintain a productive research program appropriate to a major public research university.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2009. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Individuals interested in applying should submit a full curriculum vita, a letter detailing interests and capabilities, copies of representative publications, and three letters of recommendation to Susan Zaeske, Chair, Department of Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 6110 Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1497. Address inquiries via e-mail to the search committee chair, Professor Louise Mares: mares@wi sc.edu. The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Employment may require a criminal background check.

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VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication
Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure track, two-year visiting assistant professor.  We seek a colleague with teaching and research expertise in Public Relations.  Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach undergraduate courses in campaign communication (including health, political, and corporate contexts), Principles of PR, PR cases, PR writing, issue management, visual media, organizational communication and research methods.

Applicants should have a doctorate in communication or related field as well a demonstrated record or the potential for scholarly publication and successful teaching.  ABD applicants will be considered, but degree completion must be expected by August 10, 2010.

Screening of applications will begin December 7, 2009.  Complete applications include the online application form and the following supplemental materials:  a cover letter of application briefly detailing applicant’s fit with the job description and department, a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and summary of any teaching evaluations, and a list of references (names, address, phone numbers, and email contacts for at least three references).  Applications must be submitted electronically at http://jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=190852. Posting number 090565. Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Robert E. Denton, Jr., Head, Department of Communication, Shanks Hall (0311), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.  Phone: (540) 231-7166, email: rdenton@vt.edu.

Virginia Tech is deeply committed to recruiting, selecting, promoting, and retaining women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  We strongly value diversity in the college community and seek to assure equality in education and employment.  Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Robert E. Denton, Jr., email rdenton@vt.edu, (phone 540 231-7166; fax 540 231-9817; TTY 1-800-828-1120) before the application deadline.

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BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor/News-Editorial Sequence
Department of Journalism

Tenure-track position available August 19, 2010, in the ACEJMC-accredited Department of Journalism.  The department is housed in leading-edge facilities with high-end technology in the classrooms and labs. Responsibilities:  teaching opportunities for undergraduate courses, including multimedia storytelling, emerging media, writing and editing across platforms, and graduate courses in theories, research methods and management; program leadership opportunities in the news-editorial sequence.  Minimum qualifications: master’s degree or higher in journalism or related field; teaching experience at the university level; evidence of teaching effectiveness; well-defined research area; understanding of digital methods as applied to journalism; understanding of emerging media and storytelling methods across platforms; ability to teach graduate level research methods courses and writing and editing courses; at least five years of professional news experience and strong industry contacts.   Preferred qualifications:  doctorate degree in journalism or related field; established record of scholarly research; experience in quantitative or qualitative research methods.  Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

Send letter of application, vita/resume, official transcript of highest degree earned, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:  Mary Spillman, Search Committee Chair, Department of Journalism, Ball State University, Muncie, IN  47306.   Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/journalism)

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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TULANE UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication

Tulane University invites applications for a visiting position in the Department of Communication beginning August 2010.  Qualified candidates will hold a terminal degree or equivalent work experience in Communication or another humanities/social science/arts discipline.   Applicants must have an expertise in critical race or postcolonial theory. They are also expected to teach courses about the processes by which cultural identities and relationships are produced, performed, and negotiated between human subjects in a variety of settings, sites, and contexts. We are particularly interested in applicants who utilize ethnographic and/or field methodologies in their research and teaching.  This position carries a 2/2 load, and is subject to renewal. Applications should include a letter that describes your areas of expertise and specializations, a c.v., a writing sample, 3 reference letters, and 2 syllabi relevant to the courses you would offer at Tulane.  These may be submitted electronically to vmayer@tulane.edu or by post to:

Communication Department
219 Newcomb Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118 

Questions can be directed to: vmayer@tulane.edu.  Review of applications will begin January 1 and will continue until position is filled. Tulane University is an equal opportunity/ADA/ affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.  All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.

Dr. Vicki Mayer
Associate Professor and Dept Chair
Department of Communication
219 Newcomb Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
Ph: 504-862-3035
Fax: 504-862-3040

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Assistant Professor of Media and Cinema Studies
Full-Time Faculty Position 

The Department of Media and Cinema Studies at the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks to fill one entry-level, tenure-track assistant professor position, with an emphasis in film studies, beginning August 16, 2010. Desired qualifications include a Ph.D. in cinema studies, media studies, communications, or a related field; and evidence of excellent scholarship and teaching experience. A research specialization in the study of film and one or more of the following is desirable:

• Convergence culture
• Participatory media
• Media activism
• Digital/new media
• Queer theory and sexualities
• Race, diaspora, transnational
• Area Studies, specifically Latin America, Africa, and East Asia

Responsibilities include interdisciplinary scholarly research and teaching in both undergraduate and doctoral programs, including a vibrant graduate minor in cinema studies. Salary: competitive, based on experience and qualifications.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your resume, a cover letter detailing your research and teaching experience, and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three references.   To ensure full consideration, all requested information must be submitted by 6 November 2009. 

Professor Angharad Valdivia - Head of Media and Cinema Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity."

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Assistant Professor & Open-Rank of Public Relations

The Department of Public Relations in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track or tenured appointments, one at the assistant professor level and another open-rank position to begin August 2010.

Candidates for the assistant professor position must possess an earned Ph.D. in communication or other relevant field and a record of original research. ABD considered with the expectation of completion by August 15, 2010. Candidates for the open-rank position must possess an earned Ph.D. in communication or other relevant field and an established record of scholarly research that demonstrates national distinction. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in interactive/digital/Web-based media, and one or a combination of the
following areas: corporate reputation and identity, crisis/risk, visual design and computer graphics, health, financial communications, and/or nonprofit management. 

To view application instructions and complete an online resume, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu.

The reference numbers for these vacancies are 0802995 (assistant professor) and
0803002 (open-rank). 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. 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. Juan-Carlos Molleda, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator, P.O. Box 118400, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8400 (telephone: (352) 273-1223) or jmolleda@jou.ufl.edu.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

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INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor - Public Relations

Indiana State University seeks an individual to teach public relations with the possibility of teaching other courses in our department core as well as appropriate graduate courses in our master’s program.  Research or creative activities, academic advising, department or university service, and professionally related service are expected.  Ph. D. required (completed degree preferred; A.B.D. acceptable). Evidence of a clear research agenda and evidence of teaching effectiveness also required.  Professional experience in public relations is a plus.  Candidates will also be expected to advance the university's mission of experiential learning and community engagement.

Please submit letter of application, vita, sample of professional writing, description of research agenda, and statement of teaching philosophy online at https://jobs.indstate.edu.  

For full consideration, please submit materials by December 15, 2009; applications will be considered until position is filled. 

Indiana State University is an AA/EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity.  The University actively encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Department of Communication
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Search
Communication and Emerging Technologies

The Department of Communication at the University of Cincinnati seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning September 1, 2010.  We seek an outstanding individual whose research program examines the impacts of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) on human relationships, organizations, or society at large.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses that help undergraduate and graduate students to understand, develop, and manage communication processes and/or campaigns in a rapidly-changing technological environment.  We are also looking for an individual whose research and teaching activities are consistent with the Department’s mission, which features a commitment to address connections between communication and contemporary social problems. 

The University of Cincinnati (www.uc.edu), a public Research Intensive university located within the vibrant uptown Clifton neighborhood, has a diverse student body of over 35,000 students.  The Department of Communication (www.artsci.uc.edu/communication) offers both B.A. and M.A. degree programs.  Our undergraduate program features courses in public, interpersonal, organizational, and mediated communication.  Our department is one of only 20 in the nation whose public relations program has obtained certification by the Public Relations Society of America.  The undergraduate program also features service learning and collaboration with community organizations. Our graduate program was recently evaluated as one of the best M.A.-only programs in the country in both faculty research productivity and doctoral preparation.  Faculty research areas include interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, issues management and public relations, political communication, health and environmental communication, risk communication, children and media, and diversity issues related to gender/sexuality, race and ethnicity, and age.

Qualifications:  Completed Ph.D. required by 1 September 2010, evidence of research and publication activity, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Applicants for this position must apply online to www.jobsatuc.com, position #29UC5341. Cover letter should address the candidate’s fit with both the position and Departmental mission.  Vita, cover letter, and samples of scholarly work can also be posted online.  Send copy of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to:  Steve Depoe, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Communication, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210184, Cincinnati OH 45221-0184. The University of Cincinnati is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled and
veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline:  December 31, 2009

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Director, School of Communication Studies

The School of Communication Studies at Kent State University seeks a Director with proven administrative ability, staff management experience, effective communication skills, experience with budget management, and a substantial record of scholarship and extramural funding. Experience in development and alumni relations is highly desirable. A doctoral degree in communication or a related field is required. Preference will be given to those with prominence in the field and academic credentials supporting an appointment at a senior rank and the awarding of doctoral-level graduate faculty status. 

The School is one of four in the highly collaborative College of Communication and Information, led by Dean Stanley T. Wearden.  The School has 13 full-time faculty members, approximately 750 undergraduate majors and 45 graduate students.  Academic programs include an undergraduate major with four tracks (applied, interpersonal, organizational, and public/mediated communication), a social and behavioral science oriented M.A. program, and a college-wide Ph.D. program. The School will launch a major health communication research and curricular development initiative in Fall 2009. For further information, go to:  http://www.kent.edu/comm/.

Kent State is a comprehensive graduate and undergraduate, residential, Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive University. It is located in Kent, Ohio, within 45 minutes of Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown. The University is the third largest in Ohio, with an enrollment of about 33,000 students on its eight campuses.

Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

A letter of interest, vitae, names of at least three references, and copies of (or links to) several published articles or chapters should be submitted online at https://jobs.kent.edu. The letter of interest should indicate research interests and experience in department leadership and financial management.  Documents not uploaded may be sent to: Comm Director Search Committee Chair, College of Communication and Information, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001.  For additional information, contact Dean Wearden at swearden@kent.edu, or 330.672-2950. Screening of applicants will begin October 19 and continue until the position is filled. 

Kent State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse community. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

College of Communication and Information
P. O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001

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