Tag: faculty position

University at Albany job ads (NY)

Tenure-Track Openings at University of Albany, SUNY

The Department of Communication at the University at Albany is seeking to fill two tenure track faculty positions to begin Fall 2016. The Department of Communication at the University at Albany is seeking
to fill two tenure track faculty positions to begin Fall 2016. The Department currently has concentrations in health, political, interpersonal/intercultural, and organizational communication; and focuses on the impact of new media and technology on social practices within all of these contexts. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to the Department’s strengths in new media, and communication and technology. The Department has a distinctive commitment to public engagement, and awards BA degrees in Communication and in Journalism; and MA, and PhD degrees in Communication.

Assistant or Associate Professor (P15-39665): Candidates will be expected to conduct original research and teach courses in political communication, civic engagement, and/or e-government. Senior scholars should possess an established record of productive research and a record of excellence in teaching; junior scholars should demonstrate the potential for productive research and some evidence of teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2015.

Assistant Professor (P15-39666): Candidates will be expected to conduct original research and teach courses in strategic communication (broadly defined) that intersect with one or more of the Department’s current areas of emphasis. Possible areas of concentration include public relations, risk communication, and/or crisis communication. It is anticipated that courses taught will be cross-listed in the Department’s communication studies and journalism programs. The Journalism Program has strengths in investigative and public affairs reporting, ethics, digital media, and literary journalism.  Review of applications will begin October 7, 2015.

All applicants should demonstrate the potential for productive research and some evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should also share a commitment to the University’s strategic values for engaged learning and societal responsibility, and to its goals for increasing levels of external funding.

All applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population. A doctoral degree is required. Degrees should be granted by a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The appointments will begin in Fall 2016.

Loughborough University job ad (UK)

Lecturer in Social Psychology
Loughborough University – School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences
Closes: 14th September 2015

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Social Psychology group in the interdisciplinary Department of Social Sciences at Loughborough University. The Department of Social Sciences is internationally renowned for its excellence in research, teaching and enterprise, and is consistently ranked in research assessments as one of the best social sciences departments in the UK. At the last REF, the Social Psychology group formed an important part of the department’s highly successful submission in the area of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: no other institution recorded as many world-leading publications in this area as Loughborough. The members of the Social Psychology group have long felt the benefit of being in a long established, intellectually vibrant inter-disciplinary department.

The Social Psychology group are looking for outstanding candidates to apply for a permanent lectureship commencing 4th January 2016. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of our BPS-accredited BSc degree programmes (Social Psychology, and Psychology with Criminology).

Candidates are expected to have a completed PhD in psychology, an active research profile, the clear potential to contribute to the Department’s research culture, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching in an HE environment. We invite applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: social psychology; language, discourse and communication; and research methods.

Interviews will be held on 7 October 2015

Chengdu University of Technology job ad (China)

International Foundation Programme Teacher
Chengdu University of Technology
Expires:22nd August 2015

A well established Sino-British University Programme in Chengdu, China is seeking additional motivated, experienced teachers to help deliver a UK University International Foundation Programme for the coming academic year. The programme forms the first year of Business and Computing programmes delivered exclusively in English but taught in China to the same standards as those delivered in the UK. Students study in Chengdu for three or four years and are awarded the same degrees or higher diplomas as students studying in the UK. The programme has a reputation for stringent quality management and has successfully sent students on to complete post-graduate degrees at top ranking institutions such as University College London, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Birmingham.

The International Foundation Programme bridges the gap between students who have taken the Chinese National College Entrance Examination and the skills required to be successful on a UK undergraduate award. Modules delivered include General English, Academic English, Communication Skills, Business/Computing English, Maths and IT skills and an Integrated Project. Candidates with a background in ESL teaching to young adults or university preparation courses are preferred. Experience of the UK higher education system is a definite plus. Those who apply with experience of living or studying in China will also be looked upon favourably, as well as those having a well developed sense of adventure and strong team work skills. Minimum qualifications needed would be an undergraduate degree, but relevant teaching qualifications such as a CELTA are also desirable. Evidence of having a reflective approach to teaching/training could also be demonstrated in any application for this position.

Chengdu is a thriving city in south-west China that currently presents great opportunities for living and working, as well as outstanding potential for research projects. Within the Programme, we have a dedicated staff development scheme with the chance to take a Post Graduate Certificate in International Education, ensuring the quality of courses delivered are of an equivalent standard to what is delivered in the UK.

Note: This position is a contracted position for one academic year, starting in September 2015 and finishing in Summer 2016. Salaries typically range from 10,000 to 14,000 RMB per month and staff are normally expected to teach up to 20 periods per week. Benefits are awarded for staff who re-sign for subsequent years. On campus accommodation is offered as part of the remuneration package along with airline tickets for travel to and from China.

Candidates should contact careers@zy.cdut.edu.cn in the first instance for more details about the position and an application form.

Stellenbosch University job ad (South Africa)

Professor
Stellenbosch University, South Africa – General Linguistics
Closes: 17th August 2015

The Department’s teaching and research activities focus on both formal and applied linguistics, including language structure (syntax and morphology), first and second language acquisition, and several aspects of language use. Our research focuses on multilingual and intercultural contexts, taking as point of departure  the Department’s location in the Western Cape and on the African continent. We work collaboratively on a number of research projects with local and overseas departments as well as with institutions in Africa, the latter via our involvement in the Faculty’s Graduate School.

Duties:
• Academic leadership in General Linguistics, with specialisation in psycholinguistics and at least one of the following, specifically in multilingual contexts: language acquisition, bilingualism, or language and cognition;
• initiating and managing a sustainable interdisciplinary research programme in experimental psycholinguistics;
• supporting and strengthening established research projects of the Department;
• cultivating national and international research networks, particularly in Africa;
• publication of research results in accredited journals;
• securing research funding;
• academic programme development and innovation;
• teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• postgraduate supervision up to doctoral level;
• active participation in all departmental activities, representing the Department at Faculty, Graduate School and University level;
• academic interaction with the wider civil society.

Requirements:
• Doctorate in General Linguistics, with specialisation in psycholinguistics or bilingualism;
• an established research profile on, amongst others, language development and cognitive processing in multilingual populations, particularly involving speakers of Afrikaans, South African English and/or an African language spoken in South Africa;
• an extensive record of scientific publications in leading local and international journals and/or in books;
• strong international research ties;
• capacity to establish an interdisciplinary Language and Mind laboratory, with a research focus on first and second language acquisition of spoken and sign languages;
• relevant experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and a proven record of supervision of Master’s and doctoral students to successful completion;
• sound administrative, management and interpersonal skills, and willingness to chair the Department in the future.

Recommendations:
• Proven experience of successful grant proposal writing;
• experience of working with Afrikaans, an African language (preferably isiXhosa) and/or a sign language;
• teaching and research supervision in both South African and overseas institutions;
• active member of the linguistics community as evidenced by conference participation, academic talks and acting as reviewer for scientific journals;
• proven ability to work collaboratively on research and teaching projects.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2016

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Johan Oosthuizen

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports by the closing date directly to the following address: The Manager: Personnel Provisioning & Planning, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602; e-mail: vacanciesHUMAN@sun.ac.za

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Chair in Islamic Studies & Intercultural Dialogue (Australia)

A new endowed Chair in Islamic Studies and Intercultural Dialogue has been created at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI), part of Deakin University in Australia.

The Chair was announced at Deakin University’s annual Iftaar dinner, co-hosted with the Australian Intercultural Society, and will be named in honour of the highly respected Muslim scholar and human rights advocate Fethullah Gülen, founder of the Gülen movement. “This Chair marks a significant initiative that will assist in developing the foundations of true dialogue, where people of different traditions and beliefs get the opportunity to know one another and work together towards the ideal of living in peace together,” said Mr Gülen.

The endowed Chair reflects the growing strategic partnership between Deakin University, the Australian Intercultural Society and the Selimiye Foundation. “The proposed Research Chair in Islamic Studies and Interfaith Dialogue within the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation has a particularly important role to play in contributing to understanding our global world and to affirming the importance of understanding difference in ways that go far beyond tolerance,” said Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane den Hollander.

In 2009 Fethullah Gülen was voted one of the world’s top public intellectuals by “Foreign Policy/Prospect” magazine. In 2013 he was rated one of the world’s most influential 100 people by “TIME” magazine, and in April this year he was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College Gandhi King Ikeda Peace Award, in recognition of his life-long dedication to promoting peace and human rights.

Applications for the position will open soon. For more information please contact: Jo Collins

University of Amsterdam job ad (The Netherlands)

The “>Department of Political Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is currently seeking an Assistant professor in International Relations, with a focus on Security and/or Conflict.

Job description
The successful candidate has to be able to teach introductory courses in International Relations and a broad range of advanced courses in the field of security or conflict studies, at graduate and undergraduate levels. Special attention is given to contemporary questions around security and conflict, for example new security problems (including but not limited to: non-state violence, human rights, energy and resource scarcities, private security), or the politics of (violent) conflict and civil wars. She or he should bring to students in international relations (and students in political science more broadly) insights from contemporary debates on security and conflict.

In terms of research, the successful candidate should contribute to the existing research agendas of the  AISSR Research Group ‘Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance’. We expect the successful candidate to engage in conceptual innovation and contribute to cutting-edge debates in conflict studies and/or (critical) security studies. We expect the candidate to be capable of engaging in methodologically pluralist debates. Central in the group’s program is the examination of notions of identities, categorizations and boundaries as defined by classical political science concepts through analyses of contemporary policy practices and their changing institutional contexts, with a keen eye to the (implicit) politics involved.

Tasks
• Developing, conducting, and supervising high quality academic research in the field of security/conflict;
• teaching general courses in International Relations and specialist courses in security/conflict at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and involvement in post-graduate supervision;
• a dynamic contribution to the research profile of the AISSR research group ‘Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance,’ and to the development of the field through scholarly publications and participation in national and international research networks;
• (participation in) acquisition of external research funding;
• contributing to administrative tasks in the Department.

Requirements
Candidates should have:
• a PhD degree and a background in international relations, political science, or a related field;
• an ongoing programme of research and publications, focused on international, peer-reviewed journals and/or books published by internationally recognized academic presses;
• a demonstrated interest in security and/or conflict studies, and a broad general knowledge in International Relations;
• ability to provide excellent and inspiring teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• a capacity to teach core courses within the International Relations curriculum;
• a capacity to teach in English or Dutch, and a willingness to learn Dutch within two years;
• the basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such within two years.

Further information
Further enquiries may be directed to:
Prof. Marieke de Goede, Co-Director of the AISSR Research Group Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance

Appointment
Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €3,259 to €5,070 (scale 11 or 12) depending on experience. The salary will be increased by 8 % holiday allowance and 8,3 % annual bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities is applicable. The appointment will be temporary for three years, with the prospect of a permanent appointment if the conditions for tenure are realized.

Job application
Applications should comprise a letter of motivation, a full CV including a list of publications. These should be sent in one document as a pdf-file to  sollicitaties-fmg@uva.nl with vacancy number 15-235 as subject. Please do not send us additional documentation at this stage. The deadline for applications is Monday 7 September 2015.

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The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world centre for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.

The Department of Political Science is one of the departments of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG). The College of Social Sciences (CSW) and the Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) are responsible for the undergraduate and graduate teaching programmes in Political Science. The research within the Department is conducted in research programmes of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). The AISSR unites the social science research of the UvA, and is one of the largest research institutes in Europe.

Massey University job ad (Wellington, New Zealand)

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Communication and/or Public Relations
School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing
Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
Two positions, Permanent, full-time

We offer an outstanding opportunity for emerging and senior communication scholars to build their careers. The School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing seeks two communication scholars, one at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and one open rank, to be located at Massey’s Wellington Campus. The School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing has been growing and innovating in recent years and now houses the country’s largest undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in communication, public relations and journalism. We have recently led the Massey Business School in securing external research funding and endowments. We also pride ourselves on a positive culture that enables scholars to thrive in their teaching, research and professional service, including engagement with industry.

Massey University was ranked as the NZ education sector’s most attractive employer in the 2013 and 2014 Randstad awards. Massey Business School, in which our programs are housed, is AACSB and AMBA accredited and has New Zealand’s longest running MBA, journalism and entrepreneurship and small business programmes.

The successful candidates will exhibit an established record of, or a strong potential for, a programme of research in communication that is innovative and has impact. They will also be committed and effective teachers: experience teaching large first-year classes is particularly desirable. Experience in and desire to engage with business and the public relations profession is a plus. We encourage applications from all excellent candidates, but are especially looking for candidates familiar with research and practice in at least one of the following: business communication; organisational communication; public relations. For the senior appointment, we seek a candidate who can provide effective academic leadership.

The Wellington campus is located in New Zealand’s political and cultural capital. The city is consistently ranked amongst the most liveable in the world. For further information, please contact Dr Elizabeth Gray.

Apply online by  7 September 2015

Royal Roads University job ad (Canada)

Faculty, School of Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada
Closing Date: Sun, 08/30/2015 – 5pm
Status: Ongoing
Five-year initial term
Posting status: Open
This is a replacement position.

Royal Roads University invites your interest in a 5 year probationary Faculty appointment at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor within our School of Communication and Culture in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences.  As a full-time core faculty member, you will play a key role in the delivery of the school’s Communication programs.

The School of Communication and Culture offers three degrees in communication studies which are focused on the theory and practice of professional communication in a wide range of contexts including media, organizational and intercultural.  We focus on developing critical, creative, professionals through our educational approach.  See our website for more details.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about helping others achieve their academic goals. They will have demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels in the field of professional communication studies, an ability to work as a team member within an interdisciplinary, outcomes-based curriculum, and administrative experience and abilities preferably in a University academic setting.

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 or ABD in Communication
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate level in the field of Professional Communication
• Administrative experience in leading a program including the ability to recruit, develop and support instructors, address issues from students, monitor the day to day delivery of courses, participate in program planning and reviews, attend program events, liaise with university departments, and lead program development and marketing.
• Experience with applied and action research methods
• Graduate student supervision experience and an understanding of the ethical requirements of graduate research
• Familiarity with online and face-to-face course design and delivery
• Experience in the integration and application of adult learning principles in course design and delivery
• Literacy in online and communication technologies as well as media production • Experience in the communication sector, and ability to develop networks in the field, both locally and globally
• A developed program of research with an emphasis on practical applications
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member with a variety of teams and stakeholder groups across the university (faculty, sessional faculty, practitioners, University staff, and management)
• Demonstrated experience in an outcomes-based and interdisciplinary learning environment (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.

To apply please forward your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy (preferably in electronic format).
Competition #15-072

The competition will begin on July 2, 2015. Review of applications will begin August 30, 2015; 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.

National University of Singapore job ad

The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC), National University of Singapore invites applications for full-time non-tenure track teaching position as Lecturer.

Applicants for the position of Lecturer should possess:
– a Master’s degree or PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or a related field (content area specialists with a strong interest in teaching writing are also welcome to apply)
– a sound record of and strong commitment to teaching, with a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience at the tertiary level
– evidence of leadership in curriculum planning and materials development
– evidence of scholarly output in pedagogical research at the higher education level would be advantageous

Successful applicants are expected to:
– work in teams to develop and/or teach various courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level(s)
– contribute expertise through involvement in ELT-related projects and activities
– engage in pedagogical research which supports English language teaching and learning at the higher education level

How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter which addresses their suitability for the position for which they are applying. The letter should be sent via email to celcrecruit@nus.edu.sg with the following necessary documents:
– a detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses (including email) of three referees and a statement of current and expected remuneration
– copies of degree scrolls
– student/staff evaluations of courses taught in the last two years
– a statement of teaching philosophy and methodology (max. 1,000 words)
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide additional documents to support their application.

The starting salary is competitive and will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Successful applicants are expected to commence work in December 2015. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date:  22 May 2015

University of Colorado Denver in Beijing job ad

Communication Instructor
International College at Beijing
University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) Department of Communication invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructor position at the International College at Beijing (ICB). The job will commence in September, 2015. Depending on the performance of the individual hired, multi-year renewals are possible.

Located in the Haidian District of Beijing (China’s silicon valley), ICB is an international partnership between the China Agricultural University and the University of Colorado Denver that offers complete undergraduate programs in Economics and Communication. All courses are administered and taught by CU Denver faculty in English, and the degree earned is awarded by CU Denver. The ICB program offers a thriving and collegial environment that embodies the best promises of international education, and features classes on diversity, globalization, new media (analysis and production), environmentalism, and more.

The teaching load is 4 courses each semester. The instructor will be responsible for teaching a range of communication courses. The salary is competitive and commensurate with peer institutions. Instructors also receive two round-trip airline tickets between Beijing and the US, international health insurance, and free on-campus housing. Semesters are 14 weeks long; the fall semester begins in mid-September, and the spring semester begins in mid-February.

The successful applicant will possess an M.A. in communication; a Ph.D. is preferred. Preference is for an individual who has experience teaching in an international setting and a personal and scholarly interest in diverse cultures. Fluency in or the desire to learn Mandarin is valued, as is an active research agenda.  The successful applicant must be able to obtain a work visa in China (type Z).

Interested applicants must apply online. Submit a vita, a cover letter, a sample syllabus, and a list of at least three references. Deadline to apply is May 20, 2015. Finalists for the position will be interviewed between May 22 and May 31, 2015.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is available online. CU Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors; to achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment, while the Department of Communication is committed to promoting civic engagement and the use of communication to foster a more equitable and humane world.

For more information, please contact Dr. Sonja Foss.