UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - CHICAGO
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor, Communication/Health and Policy

The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the following position:

Assistant Professor of Communication/Health and Policy

A successful candidate must have interests in the study of health communication and policy in combination with the study of new media, the internet, and/or communication technology, a doctorate in Communication or related field, promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success, prospects for external research funding, and multidisciplinary commitment. Exceptional applicants may be considered at the associate level.
 
Appointment begins August 16, 2010. Electronic applications accepted only, in pdf or Word format - Submit letter of interest, full CV, sample publications, teaching effectiveness evidence, and names of and contact information for three references to: Zizi Papacharissi (commsrch@uic.edu), Professor and Head, Communication Dept., University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago IL.
 
For fullest consideration, apply by October 15, 2009. Interviews at NCA-Chicago, November 12-15. Women, minorities urged to apply. EOE/AA.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Chair, Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication

The Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication invites applications for a Departmental Chair position at the Full Professor level to begin September 1, 2010. Our 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. The Department seeks a leader and committed scholar with an interdisciplinary perspective who will work to advance a diverse curriculum and innovative programs. Basic Qualifications:  Applicants must have an earned PhD in I/O Psychology, Organizational Sciences, Communication, or their sub-disciplines, or a closely related field with research and teaching experience in one of these areas. Applicants must evidence an interdisciplinary perspective in their work. Area of interest must complement existing areas of faculty strength. Preferred Qualifications: A research scholar with teaching experience in a college or university at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, experience of obtaining extramural research funding, experience or potential of leading an academic unit, and experience in mentoring and developing faculty are highly desirable. Salary, benefits, and startup funds are highly competitive.

For additional information about the Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication, please visit our web sites at: www.gwu.edu/~orgsci.
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin September 7, 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 complete contact information for at least three (3) references to:
OSC Chair 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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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, 2010.  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 November 1, 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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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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