Category: Job Ads

U Northern Iowa Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Assistant Professor of Communication at University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa seeks applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Communication Studies starting August 2017. Responsibilities include a 3/3 teaching load (nine credit hours per semester) of classes in Communication Studies with opportunities to teach graduate courses, direct M.A. theses/research projects, and mentor students in co-curricular activities and creative work.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in curriculum development as well as department and university governance; demonstrate effective classroom teaching; pursue individual scholarly/creative activity; and engage in professional service.

Ph.D. in Communication Studies or related field required. ABDs with evidence of degree completion by August 2017 considered. Experience teaching and/or academic training in relational communication and/or intercultural communication, as well as demonstrated ability to teach communication theory and research methods, required. Evidence of teaching excellence at the college/university level, an established or promising research agenda, and excellent written and oral communication skills also required. Preference will be given to applicants with graduate level coursework in Communication Studies and demonstrated collaborative communication.

The successful candidate will join an active intellectual community with faculty from diverse teaching and research/creative backgrounds, including communication, digital media, and public relations.

To apply, visit the campus jobs site. Applications received by December 1, 2016, will receive full consideration. In addition to detailed cover letter indicating fit to the position and CV, candidates should provide transcripts for all earned degrees, an example of creative/scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness including prior teaching assessments, and contact information for three references able to provide letters of recommendation. Pre-employment background checks required. For more information, contact Dr. Tom Hall, search chair, at tom.hall[at]uni.edu,.

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The University’s attractive size, approximately 12,000 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been recognized for the past 18 years as one of the “Best Midwest Universities” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. UNI is a tobacco-free campus.

U West Indies Job Ad: Health Communication

Lecturer in Health Communication
University of the West Indies – Centre for Medical Sciences Education
Closes: 14th November 2016

Qualification and Experience
*PhD in Communication Studies or related field with a special focus on Health Communication and experiences in the use of multi-media resources in tertiary level teaching
*At least three (3) years’ experience in the area of Health Communication

Evidence of research activity at tertiary level academic institutions is required

Special Responsibilities
*Teaching medical undergraduate Professionalism, Ethics and Communication in Health courses (PECH)
*Designing and organizing workshops and seminars on medical professionalism and ethics
*Developing high quality multi-media teaching resources in Health Communication
*Developing course manuals
*Developing and maintaining personal scholarship in the area of communications training in health professions
*Developing high quality educational research programs and attracting funding for research programs

Personal Attributes
The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team environment. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates must also:
*Be innovative and action oriented
*Have a broad based background in teaching Communication and developing multi-media resources for supporting teaching and learning
*Have experience in script writing, storyboarding, and television production
*Have experience working in a multidisciplinary Medical Sciences teaching environment

Detailed application (two copies) and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No. 1-868-663-9684; e-mail: HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated.  Application forms can be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Job Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package can be obtained at the above address.  In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by The University.

Florida State U Job Ad: Health Communication/Ethnic Minorities

Assistant Professor at Florida State University

The School of Communication at Florida State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the role of communication and/or marketing communication in improving health and well-being among ethnic minority groups.

The person filling the position will have the opportunity to work with the School’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication and the University’s Institute for Successful Longevity (http://isl.fsu.edu). Individuals whose research programs investigate the role of new digital communication technologies, culturally appropriate communication initiatives, and targeted multicultural communication messages in addressing health-related problems and health disparities among minority groups are encouraged to apply. Members of racial or ethnic minority groups as well as those with the ability to teach courses in multicultural/Hispanic marketing communication, advertising, and/or public relations are also especially encouraged to apply.

The faculty in the School of Communication teach and conduct research in four broad areas: communication in the public interest, strategic communication, media and technology, and multicultural/intercultural/international communication. The ideal candidate will build on our work in one or more of these areas, share a commitment to socially relevant scholarship, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.

A completed Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline is required by the start of the appointment. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarly publication, experience with seeking and strong potential for procuring external funding for research, and evidence of effective teaching. The person filling the position will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the School, serve on School, College, and University committees, and advise students.

Applications must include (1) a letter of interest detailing research and teaching interests, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for at least three academic references.  Application materials must be submitted via http://jobs.fsu.edu/ (Job # 40946). Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2016, with a starting date for the position in August 2017.

Please direct all inquiries about the position to Dr. Jay Rayburn, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Florida State University, jrayburn@fsu.edu; 850.644.8750.

National U of Singapore 4 Job Ads

Position 1: Full/Associate Professor in Health Communication, Culture, and Critical Theory at National University of Singapore

The Department of Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks to hire a tenured Full/Associate Professor with research and teaching specialization in Health Communication, Culture, and Critical Theory. In particular, we are looking for a scholar with expertise in research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: culture-centered approach, culture and health communication, cultural studies of health, critical health communication theory, health inequalities, health and social justice, health narratives, health communication campaigns, provider patient communication, public policy and health, social change communication, community-driven participatory research, health and globalization, health advocacy, and/or health activism. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized scholar, approaching the study of health communication processes and practices through interpretive and/or critical perspectives. Candidates must have a Ph.D., extensive teaching experience, globally recognized research achievements anchored in a stellar publication record, proven administrative experience, and leadership qualities

Position 2. Full/Associate Professor in New Media Studies at National University of Singapore

The Department of Communications and New Media (CNM) at the National University of Singapore seeks to hire a tenured Full/Associate Professor with research and teaching specialization in New Media Studies. We are seeking a scholar  with expertise in one or more of the following broad areas: 1) Social media –computer-mediated communication, social and semantic network analysis, big data and computational methods, interaction design and analysis, digital risks and privacy, socially-mediated relationships, and/or social media and cities. 2) Critical theory and new media – ICTD, digital rhetoric and digital humanities, political economy of new media, postcolonial theories of new media, new media mobilities, digital Marxist theory, digital activism. 3) Digital culture – cultural flows, digital ethnography, mobile media use, digital mobilities, digital literacies, cultural studies of new media, performance studies and new media, new media policies and regulations, digital ethics. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized scholar, approaching the study of health communication processes and practices through interpretive and/or critical perspectives. Candidates must have a Ph.D., extensive teaching experience, globally recognized research achievements anchored in a stellar publication record, proven administrative experience, and leadership qualities.

The Department, a part of the globally ranked Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS, offers degree programs at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels, and is ranked among the top global Communication and Media Studies departments.

For positions 1 or 2, please submit:
1.      a letter of interest;
2.      an updated curriculum vitae (including education, employment history, public and professional service, honors and awards, and a complete list of publications);
3.      a list of six referees (with affiliations and particulars)
4.      a statement of research
5.      analysis of research impact
6.      Five key publications
7.      Teaching philosophy and feedback evidence
to Gayathri Dorairaju at  CNMCAREER[at]NUS.EDU.SG  ..STATE THE EXACT POST YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR.

The search committee will start reviewing the file on 01 December 2016 and the search will continue until the position is filled.

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Position 3. Tenured Associate or Full Professor in the Political Economy of the Middle East  at National University of Singapore

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Middle East Institute (MEI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invite applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professorship in the Political Economy of the Middle East. Advanced Assistant Professors are also welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed by the FASS and MEI with tenure, a reduced teaching load in the most relevant FASS department (e.g. political science, economics, sociology, history, geography, communications and new media), and the opportunity to lead a research cluster in MEI. Expertise in the relations between business and politics, and their ramifications in the wider society, is especially welcome. A transnational connective or comparative dimension, with knowledge of two or more countries, regions or languages in the Middle East and Asia would be a distinct advantage. Related interests in rentier state economies, authoritarian rule, social movements, democratization, party politics, religious revivalism, comparative fundamentalisms, and digital media are also welcome.

Position 4. Open Rank up to Tenured Full Professor in Middle East-Asia Studies  at National University of Singapore

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Middle East Institute (MEI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invite applications for a Professorship in Middle East-Asia Studies at any rank. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed by the FASS and MEI with tenure, a reduced teaching load in the most relevant FASS department (see list on http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/aboutus/departments.html), and the opportunity to lead a research cluster in MEI. We are interested in scholars whose work connects the Middle East with any other part of Asia, in any field or discipline (e.g., history, geography, anthropology, literature, sociology, economics, religion, communications and new media). Knowledge of two or more countries, regions or languages in the Middle East and Asia would be a distinct advantage.

NUS is a leading university in Asia which provides rich resources and opportunities for research, competitive remuneration and generous benefits, including housing and medical coverage. The university is looking to strengthen Middle East expertise across the FASS departments, and to create a distinctive Middle East Institute in Asia through three such senior appointments: in Political Economy, Legal Pluralism and Middle East-Asia Studies.

For positions 3 or 4, please send a cover letter, CV, two sample publications, three referee names, research and teaching statements by 30 November 2016 to:

Chair, Middle East Political Economy Search Committee c/o Ms Pui-Yoke BUN, Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, National University of Singapore, Shaw Foundation Building, 5 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Email: mes_sc[at]nus.edu.sg

Lancaster U Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Lecturer in Intercultural Communication
Lancaster University Linguistics & English Language
Closing Date:   Sunday 27 November 2016
Reference:  A1694

The Department seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Intercultural Communication. You will have a PhD (or award within 12 months) and relevant research and teaching experience in Intercultural Communication.

You will join a large group of internationally renowned linguists that includes specialists in: English Language study, Corpus Linguistics, Discourse Studies, Forensic Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Literacy Research and Second Language Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

You will pursue research and publications at a level appropriate for a strong submission to the next Research Excellence Framework and will be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.  You will develop new modules and programmes in Intercultural Communication, particularly at postgraduate level.

This is an indefinite post beginning around 1 February 2017.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Elena Semino, Head of Department: e.semino[at]lancaster.ac.uk

Durham U Job Ad: Intercultural Education

Senior Lecturer, Durham University – School of Education
Closes: 20th November 2016

The School of Education seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate at Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) level. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Education; experience of research and teaching in Intercultural Education would be advantageous.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of the School of Education’s research and teaching and the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of our undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate must also be able to contribute to research activity in a School that is recognised internationally for its research excellence.

American U Beirut Job Ad: World Literature, Global Film & Visual Culture

Assistant Professor in World Literature and Global Film and Visual Culture
American University of Beirut – The Department of English
Closes: 1st November 2016

The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to fill a faculty position in world literature and global film and visual culture to begin August 15, 2017.

Candidates with research interests in cross-cultural dialogues and digital practices are encouraged to apply. We particularly invite applicants with research expertise in non-Western literary and visual traditions related to South and/or East Asia, South America, Africa, and/or the MENA region. Candidates will contribute to the BA and MA degrees in literature and the minor in film and visual culture.

AUB faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. The new hire is expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to participate in the collegial governance of the Department and University.

The position is at the assistant professor level. The appointment is for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement. The usual teaching load is not more than 5 courses a year. Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2017. The language of instruction is English.

To apply, send a cover letter, a CV, a writing sample, a sample syllabus, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:
Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303, USA

Or
Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to as_dean[at]aub.edu.lb

For full consideration, all application documents should arrive by November 1, 2016.

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dominican University Job Ad: Intercultural Communication

Assistant Professor, Corporate Communication at Dominican University

The Dominican University Communication Arts and Sciences Department is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of Corporate Communication to begin fall 2017. The successful applicant will supervise the undergraduate discipline, work with long-time adjuncts, and build on links forged with Dominican’s Brennan School of Business, ELS language service and other stakeholders. We desire a specialist in communication between and among individuals and groups within organizations and external publics.

Classes would include:
*Organizational communication,
*Intercultural communication and
*Interpersonal communication.

The successful applicant could supplement these core skills with strengths in strategic communication, leadership and communication technology in organizations.

As a member of the CAS department, the successful applicant would also advise students and contribute to the department’s basic courses, such as Introduction to Communication Theory and Practice, Public Speaking, and the Departmental Capstone. The course load is three courses per semester.

The successful application would have the opportunity to revise the discipline to meet current and future demands of the fast-changing corporate world. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Ph.D. in hand preferred.

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an enrollment of about 3,600 students.

To Apply:
Applicants must submit online. Please provide the following application materials:
~cover letter that outlines qualifications for the position.
~curriculum vitae
~teaching philosophy statement
~recent teaching evaluations (please submit as “other”)
~recent writing sample

Official transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.

For consideration for interviews at the National Communication Association convention applications must be received by Nov. 1. Other applications must be received by Dec. 1

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.  We look forward to a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

 

U Virginia Job Ad: Media & African or African-American Studies

Assistant/Associate Professor of Media Studies at University of Virginia

The Department of Media Studies at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor. We welcome applicants specializing in media and the African American experience or media and African and/or African Diaspora studies, with a preference given to those in the first area. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2017, with an anticipated start date of July 25, 2017. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D or be ABD with expected completion by May; show evidence of research promise in the field of media studies; and demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective teaching. Associate professor candidates must have an outstanding publication record of innovative research in media studies and proven teaching excellence. In either case, the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D at the time of appointment.

This position is part of a larger University of Virginia hiring initiative in the Global South that seeks to foster inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary teaching and research. The candidate hired will be appointed for the first two years as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow with the Institute of Humanities and Global Cultures, an appointment that will provide one course release per year.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA, search for posting number 0619561, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Also, separately by e-mail, please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research excellence be sent to: Professor Aniko Bodroghkozy, Search Committee Chair at this address: mediastudiessearch[at]gmail.com

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and letters of reference by November 1, 2016. The position remains open until filled. Questions regarding the application process may be sent to the Search Committee Chair: ab4vs[at]virginia.edu

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.