Cal State U Monterey Bay job ad: Comm Ethics & Practical Reasoning

Assistant Professor of Communication Ethics and Practical Reasoning
California State University Monterey Bay

RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach innovative lower and upper division courses in communication ethics, dialogue and deliberation, philosophical analysis, applied ethics, cooperative argumentation, and related coursework. Sustain innovative scholarly research, publication, and professional service. Apply new scholarship and pedagogies to teaching. Serve on Department, Division, College, and University-wide committees. Provide support for one or more departmental programs, and contribute to reciprocal community partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)
Earned doctorate in philosophy, communication studies, rhetoric, religious studies, or allied discipline. Ability to provide leadership in practical and professional ethics. Ability to teach effectively in a wide range of courses including, but not limited to communication ethics, applied ethics, and deliberation. Ability to assist with innovative interdisciplinary program development. Ability to teach and mentor students from nontraditional, working class, and diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE)
Ability or potential in one or more of the following areas:
– Interdisciplinary teaching in leadership studies, religious studies, theology, or spirituality studies
– Application of new media technologies in teaching.
– Innovative teaching and assessment models
– Furthering relationships with the diverse communities of the Monterey Bay and tri-county region
– Proficiency in a second language
– Service learning pedagogy

SCREENING BEGINS: 11/1/2014

APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2015

APPLY: All prospective applicants must apply on-line.

U Virginia job ad: Social Media/Mobile Technologies

Assistant Professor of Social Media and Mobile Technologies at University of Virginia

The Department of Media Studies at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor, appointment beginning August 25, 2015. The successful candidate must have a PhD (or be ABD with expected completion of June 2015), evidence of innovative and effective teaching, and excellent research promise in the field of media studies. We are searching for a scholar who specializes in social media and mobile technologies. We particularly welcome candidates with a focus on one or more of the following: infrastructures, mobilities, and non-North American perspectives. Candidates should be well versed in theories of technology, globalization, and new media so as to complement current departmental strengths in global media, technology, and policy.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching experience, curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information of three (3) references that can speak to research excellence. Also, under separate cover by e-mail please arrange for one (1) of the references listed in the CV to send a confidential letter of recommendation to: Professor Bruce Williams, Chair of Search Committee.

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and letters of reference by November 1, 2014. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Professor Bruce Williams, Chair of Search Committee.

Royal Roads U job ad: Intercultural Communication (Canada)

Assistant/Associate Professor
School of Communication and Culture
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
Royal Roads University
Victoria, Canada

Royal Roads University invites your interest in a probationary appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor within our School of Communication and Culture in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. You will play a key role in the administration, delivery, and instruction of the Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication on-campus program.

Your primary responsibilities will include providing high quality face-to-face and online instruction, facilitating high quality course revision and program development as well as building strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff across Royal Roads University and within relevant sectors.

In addition, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting instructors, managing student issues, monitoring the day-to-day delivery of the program, participating in program planning and reviews, attending program events and contributing to the marketing of the program. This program offering is geared at international and domestic graduate students and delivered on campus in Victoria, British Columbia. Our vision for this program is that of a graduate, global learning community.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about helping others achieve their academic pursuits, enjoys working within a highly entrepreneurial, collaborative and team-based teaching environment, and possesses well-developed interpersonal and intercultural communication skills and relationship-building abilities.
The School of Communication and Culture houses a vibrant community of scholar-practitioners who deliver undergraduate and graduate programs in communication. To learn more about our faculty and programs, please visit School of Communication and Culture.

Royal Roads University is committed to appreciating and celebrating the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. We strive to increase understanding and acceptance of each other, thereby making us more compassionate human beings and strengthening the fabric of our communities. Experience working in diverse settings is essential to this position.
To be considered, candidates will possess:
 Doctorate in related discipline
 Bilingualism
 Evidence of personal or professional experience outside of Canada and in diverse learning communities
 Demonstrated teaching excellence at the upper-level undergraduate and graduate level in intercultural and international communication (employing adult learning, English as a second language and applied learning principles)
 Experience in the communication sector, and ability to develop international networks
 Ability to work within an interdisciplinary, outcomes-based curriculum
 Applied research experience in a social and applied sciences field
 Experience in curriculum design and development at the graduate level preferred
 Experience in supervision of graduate students preferred

In addition to a collegial learning community, RRU offers a comprehensive compensation package, with a starting salary and academic rank based on qualifications and experience. This is a 5 year probationary appointment with the possibility of conversion into a continuing appointment, subject to performance and program needs.

To apply please forward your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy (preferably in electronic format) to:
E-mail: rru-career-opportunities@royalroads.ca
Competition #14-070 or Human Resources – Career Opportunities
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
Fax: (250) 391-2570
Tel: (250) 391-2511

The competition will begin on September 16, 2014. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014; however, the competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates chosen for further consideration will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the names and contact information for three referees, and to arrange for the forwarding of degree transcripts directly from the granting institutions.

RRU is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of equity in employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority consideration.

Penn State job ad: International Communication

The Department of Film-Video and Media Studies at Pennsylvania State University is seeking candidates with the ability to contribute to the broad intellectual and creative life of an interdisciplinary media studies program. As such, we seek to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in international communication starting August 2015.

Candidates should have demonstrable research interest and teaching expertise in international communication and related topics (e.g., comparative media systems). To that end, experiential knowledge in the form of grounded research exposure and/or an extended period living outside the US is advantageous. Applicants with geopolitical expertise related to the regions/countries within Central/South America or the Middle East are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester (including – with required qualification – the possibility of graduate-level teaching and mentoring), service on departmental and college committees and the active pursuit of a substantive research/creative agenda. As a department committed to the premise of integrated educational experiences including a study abroad component (embedded/summer programs) for students interested in international communication, the preferred candidate will bring an interest, fresh ideas, and an enterprising agenda for developing similar initiatives in his/her area of expertise on board. An earned Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field is preferred, although ABD status will be considered.

The College of Communications at Penn State is home to four departments: Advertising/Public Relations; Film-Video and Media Studies; Journalism; and Telecommunications. In addition, the College offers a master’s degree program in media studies, and a Ph.D. program in mass communications. The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, and excellent public schools. The campus is also within a half-day drive to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh.

Candidates must electronically submit a letter of application and a curriculum vita detailing teaching and research/creative experience and the names of three to five references. All candidates should request letters from three references to be sent directly to Tasha Smith. Applications received by October 31, 2014, will be assured of full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Aquinas College job ad: Intercultural Communication

Aquinas College invites applications for a tenure-track position starting August 2015 as an Assistant/ Associate Professor of Communication.

Our faculty members are responsible for delivering quality, student-centered, hands-on, active instruction in order to prepare students for success. We are looking for a dynamic, caring professional dedicated to teaching excellence and professional scholarship. Teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining office hours, advising students, and participating in departmental and college-wide activities. Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. or be ABD with completion scheduled by the time of appointment.

The faculty member will have primary responsibility for teaching Intercultural Communication and, on a rotational basis, a newly designed Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences course.  If desired, the candidate may elect to teach Humanities and/or a First-Year Experience course within the General Education Core.  There are also opportunities to teach within our departmental standard core in courses such as Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, etc.  Additional opportunities to teach in an area of specialization that may relate to Communication and Social Justice, Health Communication, Leadership, Political Communication, or Public Relations and Advertising may be negotiated.

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community in the Catholic Dominican Tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective to 2,200 traditional age and adult students. Within this liberal arts tradition, there is an emphasis on career preparation, community service, and fostering a just and sustainable global community. While Aquinas is primarily an undergraduate institution, masters degrees are offered in management, sustainability and education. The College’s location in Grand Rapids allows the benefit of living in Michigan’s second largest city, with almost one million people in the metropolitan area.  The 107 acre wooded campus provides a retreat for faculty, students, and neighbors.

Potential candidates attending NCA may schedule an interview at the conference through the Job Fair Booth. We will also hold additional interviews on Thursday by appointment. Questions about the position or arrangement of an interview at NCA should be directed to Dr. Penny Avery, Communication Department Chairperson. To apply, submit a cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy and how you see yourself contributing to the Aquinas College mission statement, a curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and a list of references to Lori Orlowski, Executive Assistant to the Provost. Deadline: December 1, 2014.

CSU Northridge job ad: Intercultural Communication

Assistant Professor, Intercultural Communication
California State University Northridge
Effective Date of Appointment: August 2015 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

California State University Northridge (CSUN), one of the largest of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, is located 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-cultural population of 1.8 million people. CSUN enrolls approximately 38,000 students from diverse backgrounds, served by 2,000 faculty. CSUN is home to 9 Colleges, offering baccalaureate degrees in 69 programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate programs, 2 doctorate programs, 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs.

CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, CSUN strives to create a community in which a diverse population can work, teach and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights of each individual. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, medical information, marital status, or veteran status.

Qualifications:
The Department of Communication Studies at California State University, Northridge seeks a qualified candidate to fulfill a tenure track position in Intercultural Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department invites applications from scholars with a wide range of research interests and methodological approaches within this area of specialization. The candidate must have the following qualifications: An earned Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited University; demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship in Intercultural Communication; demonstrated potential for scholarly activity resulting in publication or equivalent in Intercultural Communication Studies; and active participation in the discipline of Communication. Desirable qualifications include established excellence in intercultural communication scholarship addressing significant global and local issues such as globalization, new media, and social justice as well as a commitment to supporting colleagues’ intellectual and professional development.  Applicants must demonstrate experience and commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population, as well as an interest in community outreach.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Intercultural Communication and secondary areas as needed; advise and mentor students; develop curriculum in areas of specialization; engage in a systemic program of scholarship resulting in dissemination of that work; serve on department, college, and university committees; participate in the department’s commitment to serving diverse populations, service learning and community-based partnerships. CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple teaching and learning modalities.

Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2014. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline. Complete applications must include: 1) letter of application addressing the responsibilities and qualifications described above; 2) current vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and 4) three current letters of recommendation. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates. Position is open until filled.

Please send application materials via electronic mail to the Search Committee at commsearch-intercultural@csun.edu

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Kathryn Sorrells, Department Chair
Department of Communication Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 91330-8257

St Louis University job ad: Intercultural Communication

Saint Louis University
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position in intercultural communication at the assistant professor level, in the Department of Communication, to begin in Fall 2015. We invite applications from teacher-scholars whose research focuses on intercultural and/or cultural communication.

Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization along with courses in the department’s core curricula, participating in service, and maintaining an active program of published research. Faculty in our department who have active research programs teach two courses each semester.

Requirements: Earned doctorate by August 1, 2015, documented teaching experience and excellence, and record or promise of published scholarly research.

Communication is a thriving department in the College of Arts and Sciences, with about 200 undergraduate majors, 35 minors, 20 M.A. students, and 18 full-time faculty members. We have an undergraduate curriculum that stresses both the theoretical understanding and professional application of communication research within five different concentrations: advertising/public relations; journalism and media studies; leadership, organizing, and relating; communication, culture, and community; and communication studies. Our program emphasizes cultural competence and ethical reflection across the curriculum. Our master’s program includes courses in the areas of media studies, strategic communication, and communication studies.‬ The department has a Communication Media Center, Studio Production Suite, and several computer labs to support student learning related to technology and production.‬‬‬‬

Saint Louis University serves approximately 13,000 students. The main campus is in an ethnically diverse city neighborhood that features a major performing-arts district and a wide array of cultural institutions. All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu. Applicants should include the following materials: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement and a research statement; and 4) a list with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references. For additional information, contact Dr. Matt Carlson, mcarls10@slu.edu, Search Chair.

Review of applications will begin on October 7 and will continue until the position is filled.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and strongly encourages and welcomes nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

U Washington job ad: Communication and Difference

The University of Washington seeks a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Communication and Difference in the Department of Communication.

Difference, a perceived deviation from traditionally understood norms and patterns, is central to all of our lives. Whether we move in the margins or at the center of cultures, we live difference in a variety of overlapping, multifaceted, and distinctly experiential ways. Difference is increasingly the norm because of demographic trends, global flows, and technological developments, but scholars have more work to do to understand the myriad factors affecting and reflecting difference and the ways in which it continues to be tied to inequality across cultures. The Department of Communication includes several faculty who are involved in research, teaching, and service related to communication and difference, and we seek a colleague who will complement these faculty. Candidates may focus on race, gender, class, religion, disability, economic difference, sexuality, age, and culture, or other sources of difference; we are particularly interested in work that speaks to the intersectionality of some of these. We encourage applicants from all epistemological traditions, including social scientific, critical/cultural, and rhetoric. Candidates should have interests in at least two of our departmental areas of conceptual emphasis (for these please see our website). As such, we expect that applicants will differ from one another in the communicative contexts they tend to study. Experience mentoring underrepresented students is highly valued for this position.

The start date for this position is September 16, 2015. Applicants should have the Ph.D. degree in Communication or closely related discipline by the start of appointment. University of Washington faculty members engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates are expected to conduct research, teach four courses during a three-quarter academic year, and supervise graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels. The position involves teaching in the Department of Communication’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates must submit (1) a letter of application that addresses research and teaching interests (on the latter please indicate fit with current courses and/or suggestions for potential new ones); (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information for three references. Application materials are to be submitted online. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Valerie Manusov.

The University of Washington is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Stanford U job ad: South Asian Studies

STANFORD UNIVERSITY
South Asian Studies
Assistant Professor

STANFORD UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-line, assistant professor position in SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES to begin in the academic year 2015-16. The scholar appointed will be based in a department but is also expected to make contributions to the interdisciplinary study of South Asia across the University. The appointment will be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences: Communication, Political Science, or Sociology. Teaching responsibilities will be determined by the home department.

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. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted by the deadline to Academic Jobs Online.

Please go to http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4141 in order to apply to Political Science and to http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4158 to apply to Communication or Sociology.

For full consideration, materials must be received by October 1, 2014.

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