Category: Job Ads

Massey U (New Zealand) job ad

The School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing in the College of Business at Massey University (New Zealand) is searching for a Lecturer or Senior lecturer in Communication, to be located at the Albany Campus. Candidates will exhibit a record of, or a strong potential for, research and teaching in one or more of the following emphases: (a) public relations; (b) communication management; (c) professional and business communication; (d) journalism studies; and/or (e) health communication. The successful appointee will join other recent recruits in communication to assist in a substantial expansion of the communication programmes at Albany.

Massey University was ranked fifth most attractive employer in New Zealand in the 2013 Randstad awards, an international survey conducted across 14 universities. It was also the education sector winner. Massey University is ranked in the top 150 worldwide for communication and media studies in the QS World University Rankings 2013. The College of Business is AACSB and AMBA accredited and has New Zealand’s longest running MBA, journalism and entrepreneurship and small business programmes. The Albany campus is located in Auckland, consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world by the Economist magazine. The campus has good access to beaches, forests and boating, as well as the attractions of Auckland city.

Closing date: 30 October 2013
Reference number: A282-13SF

See here for further information and to apply online.

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Stanford U job ad

The Department of Communication at Stanford University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor whose area of expertise includes the large-scale effects of information/communication technology OR cultural production OR new media and ways of thinking.  The successful candidate will teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants should apply online thru Academic Jobs Online.

Please include a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, a cv, and three letters of reference.  Inquires can be directed by email to: siyengar AT stanford.edu For full consideration, materials must be received by November 15, 2013. The term of the appointment would begin September 1, 2014.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.  It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional diversity to the university’s research and teaching missions.

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Subfield for search: Effects of Information/Communication Technology
We seek a scholar who investigates emerging inter-relationships between new forms of communication and social, economic or political outcomes at either the individual or aggregate level of analysis.  Our preference is for a scholar with a cross-national research agenda.

Subfield for search: Cultural Production in the Digital Age
We seek an analyst of media and culture with exceptional interpretive skills who examines the relationship between media institutions and emerging forms of narrative, identity and community formation. Given the increasingly global nature of cultural production, we prefer a scholar who explores these issues in a transnational, comparative context.

Subfield for search: New Media and Ways of Thinking
We seek a scholar who investigates new forms of media and new ways of interacting.  We prefer a scholar who utilizes cutting-edge theoretical perspectives and methodologies, for example the neuroscience or physiology of message processing, network analysis of complex social interactions, computational analysis of big data sets derived from ubiquitous sensing networks, or the role of media in verbal and nonverbal development.

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Am U of Beirut job ad

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
Media and Communication
Assistant Professor

The media studies program at the American University of Beirut (AUB) seeks a media and communication educator for a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage in research and student advising, and help further expand the media studies program at AUB. The position is to begin September 1, 2014. Appointment is for an initial period of four years.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in media studies, communication, mass communication, journalism studies, or a related media/communication field.

Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be directly sent to: Patrick McGreevy, 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 Patrick McGreevy, 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 preferred and may be sent to as_dean AT aub.edu.lb.

Application review will begin on October 1, 2013. Applications will continue to be accepted until October 20, 2013.

For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Hebrew U of Jerusalem job ad

THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
Department of Communication and Journalism
Tenure-Track Research and Teaching Positions

The Noah Mozes Department of Communication and Journalism at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites outstanding candidates to apply for tenure-track positions starting July, 2014.

Preference will be given to candidates specializing in the following areas:
* Cinema and Visual Culture
* Media Institutions
* Discourse Studies

These areas complement the Department’s strengths in internet research, political communication, journalism, cinema and culture. The successful applicant will join a dynamic research-oriented faculty offering innovative undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. For more information about our faculty and research please visit the Smart Family Institute of Communications website.

The language of instruction is Hebrew, although English is acceptable for an initial period.

Applications should include:

  • Detailed CV including full list of publications
  • A scientific biography, including a research plan for the next several years, 3-4 pages long
  • Letters of recommendation from at least two persons qualified to assess the candidate’s achievements and potential
  • Copies of three selected recent publications that best showcase the candidate’s scholarship
  • Brief description of 3-4 potential courses that the candidate could teach
  • Teaching evaluations (if such exist)

Applicants will compete with candidates of other departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences for academic positions.

Application materials and/or inquiries should be directed to:

Prof. Esther Schely-Newman, Chair (msetti AT huji.ac.il).
Department of Communication and Journalism
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Mount Scopus, Jerusalem 91905, Israel.

Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the above address, or to msetti AT huji.ac.il.

Deadline for applications: September 30th 2013.

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Stanford U job in Middle Eastern studies

STANFORD UNIVERSITY
School of Humanities and Sciences
Middle Eastern Studies

STANFORD UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-line, open-rank position in MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES to begin in the academic year 2014-15. The scholar-teacher appointed will be based in a social science department but is also expected to make contributions to the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East and North Africa across the University. The appointment can be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences: Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. Teaching responsibilities will be determined by the home department.

Stanford U

Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including list of publications, and sample(s) of recent scholarship. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to Interfolio. Currently tenured applicants should submit the names of three references.  For full consideration, materials must be received by October 1, 2013.

Apply through Interfolio.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research and teaching missions.

U Miami job ad

 

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
School of Communication
Position in Health and/or Intercultural Communication

The Department of Communication Studies in the School of Communication at the University of Miami is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2014.  Successful candidates will have expertise in health and/or intercultural communication and will join a growing team of faculty working to build a nationally prominent Ph.D. program focused in these areas.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in communication, or provide evidence they will have completed all requirements for the degree by August 2014.  They should also have a record of strong teaching and publication in mainstream communication journals, or promise of such.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified candidates should send:  (1) letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research area, (2) current CV, and (3) three letters of recommendation to:

Professor Diane Millette
Communication Studies Department
School of Communication
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248127
Coral Gables, FL  33124-2105

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more.  The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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U Kentucky job ad

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Assistant/Associate Professor of Intercultural Communication

The University of Kentucky Department of Communication within the College of Communication and Information extends this invitation for applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Intercultural Communication beginning August 15, 2014. Expertise in intercultural communication from a social scientific orientation, Ph.D. in communication, evidence of excellence in teaching, and research and publication credentials commensurate with departments in Research I universities required. Candidates demonstrating the ability or potential to teach courses related to existing undergraduate curricula in interpersonal, health, organizational, or mediated communication contexts preferred. Opportunities are also available to teach in the College master’s and doctoral programs. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, actively engaging in research, and participating in program advising and service activities.

The Department of Communication is a part of the College of Communication and Information with master’s and doctoral programs in communication and undergraduate programs in communication, journalism, media arts and studies, and integrated strategic communication; a new interdisciplinary major in information, communication, and technology has been approved. The University has recognized Department faculty for their teaching excellence. The Department has an active research faculty with a consistent record of extramural funding. Research technology includes 1) digital survey building, 2) portable data-base driven data-collection, 3) a one-of-a-kind, digital content analysis lab, 4) a private video coding lab for content analysis, 5) a 20-seat stadium-style theater for video stimuli presentation, and 6) an interpersonal interaction lab. Faculty research specialties include interpersonal, mass, instructional, organizational, health, and risk communication.

Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living (KPMG LLP), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com

The University of Kentucky and the UK College of Communication and Information are strongly committed to increasing diversity in their community of students and faculty. Individuals with ethnically diverse backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply for this position. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contingent on final budgetary approval, salary for the position will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a letter of application, vitae, evidence of teaching and research excellence, and contact information for three references to the Intercultural Communication Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, 227 Grehan Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0042 (email: comhires@uky.edu).  Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; interviews are planned to begin in November, 2013. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for all positions may be required to pass a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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Nanyang Tech U Singapore job ad

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Faculty Positions at Assistant Professor Level

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, was founded in 1992 and has grown to become a leading institution for world-class education and research in communication and information studies. In 2006, the School established an endowment fund of S$30 million to support a wide range of educational and research activities. Extensive research, teaching and production facilities help to keep faculty and students at the leading edge of their disciplines.

WKWSCI has over 50 full-time faculty members, 400 graduate students and 700 undergraduates. For further information about the School and its programs, please refer to the following website.

NTU

WKWSCI invites qualified academics to apply for the following faculty positions in the following areas, with a preferred duty assumption date in July or August 2014:

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mobile Communication and Media

We are looking for an outstanding young scholar to develop a program of teaching and research on mobile communication. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in communication or a related field and have a solid grounding in social scientific theory and research. Preferred areas of interest related to mobile communication include one or more of the following: communication and social change, social networks, consumer behaviour, economics and policy. Experience with traditional and online surveys is a plus. The ability to cross disciplinary lines is also considered an asset and work that is at the intersection of information and communication studies will be particularly valued.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism

We are looking for an innovative scholar to study and teach convergent and cross-platform journalism. Candidates should possess a Ph.D., with a record of high quality research and some professional experience with cross-platform news media production. A solid grounding in journalism practice will be an asset. Duties will include teaching courses in multimedia and online journalism and engaging in ongoing professional development through research, publication and curriculum development. He or she will teach in the Schools signature multimedia news production facility, Newsplex Asia, and contribute to its advancement through curriculum development and other innovative programs. Newsplex Asia is a joint venture of the WKWSCI and the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), and is designed to help students and practitioners to develop the skills needed to be news professional in a converged media environment.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Visual Communication/Digital Media

We are looking for an Assistant Professor with strong scholarly potential and experience in visual communication and digital media studies, and specialization in one or more of the following general areas: film studies, television studies, emerging media, visual narratives, comparative media systems and telecommunication policy. An established research agenda is essential, and specialized production skills are considered an asset, as is an ability to contribute to the teaching of an introductory visual communication course. The ability to cross disciplinary lines is also considered an asset, especially in terms of research that bridges the humanities and social sciences.

To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment and send your application package (consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal particulars form, teaching and research statements, names of three potential referees, evidence of teaching effectiveness and writing samples) to:

The Search Committee
Nanyang Technological University
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
31 Nanyang Link, WKWSCI Building
Singapore 637718
Email: faculty-recruit@ntu.edu.sg

Northeastern U job ad

The Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University invites applicants for three open rank tenure-on-entry full or associate professor or tenure-track assistant professor positions devoted to different aspects of public advocacy. These positions reflect our department’s longstanding commitment to the study of human communication with an emphasis on understanding and enhancing the effectiveness of communication systems, processes, and infrastructure. We seek candidates with a national or international record of excellence in research, scholarship and effective teaching in one or more of, and not limited to, the following interdisciplinary areas:

(1) rhetorical studies, with a special interest in public address and rhetorical criticism;
(2) health communication, with a special interest in health promotion and health behavior; and
(3) argumentation and debate, with a special interest in applicants qualified to oversee our public speaking program.

Candidates should have a strong interest in collaborative work in these dynamic fields, and could be considered for joint positions with other academic disciplines within the College and the University.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field and, appropriate to rank, a distinguished record of research, teaching, and service or the demonstrated potential for such. Candidates must demonstrate a high potential to advance their field and must have a well-developed research agenda that will inform and advance current trends in the field.

All applications must be submitted electronically here. Candidates must include a letter of application describing research, teaching and relevant professional experience, a curriculum vitae, two representative publications, and evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates should also provide the contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation should not be submitted, but they may be requested later during the search process. Applications received on or before October 15, 2013 will be guaranteed full review. The start date for the position is the fall 2014 semester. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Tom Nakayama, chair of the search committee, at T.Nakayama AT neu.edu.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. We offer domestic partner benefits and sexual orientation is included in our affirmative action statement. Our department welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.

U Portland job ad

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies:
Organizational Communication and Collaboration

The University of Portland Communication Studies Department seeks a tenure-line colleague at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2014, with established expertise in organizational communication and collaboration.  Strongest applicants will be skilled in qualitative/interpretive methods and will be expert in teaching undergraduate and Masters-level courses in organizational communication theory and practice, qualitative/interpretive research methods, and collaborative leadership in small groups.  Additional teaching expertise welcome in subjects such as grant writing, strategic communication, public speaking, interpersonal communication, and digital and social media.  Successful candidates must show evidence of excellence in collegiate teaching, sound programmatic scholarship, and a record of working closely and well with students and peers.   The normal teaching load is 3:3, with additional responsibilities.  The Ph.D. is required by July, 2014, and regular peer-reviewed organizational communication research presentation and publication are expected.  The position also involves advising student majors, as well as service to the department and University.  It also offers opportunities to facilitate a co-curricular group dedicated to fostering civil discourse through public dialogue and deliberation, and to teach multidisciplinary graduate courses in collaborative communication.

To ensure full consideration, prior to Sept. 30, 2013 candidates should email the following PDFs: an application letter addressing this position’s selection criteria, a current vita, samples of refereed scholarship, recent (student and peer) collegiate teaching evaluations, graduate school transcripts, and a page listing the names and contact information for three qualified references .  Send these materials to CST Search Committee Chair Dr. Elayne Shapiro at shapiro AT up.edu.  Official graduate transcripts and letters of reference will be sought later from finalists for this position.  When asked for them, please mail those later documents in hard copy to:

Dr. Elayne Shapiro, Search Committee Chair
CST Dept., University of Portland MSC #59
5000 Willamette Blvd.
Portland, OR 97203

Founded in 1901, the University of Portland is a private, comprehensive, Catholic university of 4000 students with a mission of teaching, faith, and service. UP is an equal opportunity employer striving to support people at all levels who will support enhance our educational mission and purpose.  A comprehensive background check will be required before final hiring procedures are completed.  Portland itself is a progressive city with a vibrant culture and easy access to nearby rivers, ocean, and mountain wilderness – a great place to live and work.

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