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U Manchester: Lecturer in Global Development (UK)

Lecturer in Global Development (Teaching and Research), Global Development Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. Deadline: 9 December 2022.

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Global Development (Teaching and Research) within the Global Development Institute (GDI). This post will enhance the GDI’s research and teaching capacity in global development, in particular on the theoretical and empirical analysis of labour, gender and/or environmental sustainability in global production. The GDI has made significant advances in research and policy on global value chains and production networks, in particular through the ‘Capturing the Gains: Economic and Social Upgrading in Global Value Chains’ programme (2008-2014), the ‘Rising Powers and Interdependent Futures’ programme (2010-2017) and the ‘Shifting South: Decent Work and Regional Value Chains’ study (2019-21).

This new appointment is expected to contribute to and help lead the next iteration of policy focused research at GDI on these critical areas. The University welcomes applications from exceptional candidates who can make significant contributions to research and research-informed teaching that complements existing offerings in GDI. The post will be attached to the GDI’s Social Development (SD) teaching cluster and the Global Production Networks, Trade and Labour research group.

Kansas State U job ad: Intercultural/International Communication

Assistant Professor of Intercultural/International Communication
Kansas State University

As a vibrant and growing department, the Communication Studies Department at Kansas State University invites applications for three tenure-track, Assistant Professors beginning August 2015.

We are searching for three Assistant Professors based on the following position descriptions:
Position 1: Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication or Persuasion/Social Influence. Applicants should demonstrate a high proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative methodology. Further, applicants’ research agendas should bridge interpersonal or persuasion/social influence communication with an applied specialty interest area.

Position 2: Assistant Professor of Intercultural/International Communication. Applicants should demonstrate a high proficiency in a particular research methodology. Further, applicants’ research agendas should bridge intercultural/international communication with an applied specialty interest area.

Position 3: Assistant Professor whose research addresses collective/group decision-making (such as public dialogue and deliberation, community/civic engagement, or global development). This appointment would help advance the work of Kansas State University’s Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy. Applicants should demonstrate a high proficiency in a particular research methodology.

The successful candidate will:
– conduct a program of research in his or her area of specialization;
– teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in her or his area of specialization;
– teach undergraduate and graduate courses demanded by departmental programs;
– advise undergraduate and graduate students;
– direct and/or serve on thesis committees;
– provide service to the department and university;
– contribute to interdisciplinary research that aligns with the University’s research priorities; and
– share our commitment to diversity.

The Communication Studies Department offers masters’ and bachelors’ degrees in communication and rhetorical studies. Four specialized tracks are offered at the undergraduate level: Political Communication, Organizational Communication, Legal Communication, and Relational Communication. The growing department is committed to Kansas State University’s goal of being a top-50 research university by 2025. In addition to producing quality research and innovative teaching, the department takes pride in their students who compete on nationally competitive debate, forensics, and mock trial teams.

The Communication Studies Department is located at Kansas State’s Manhattan campus, home to more than 24,000 students. In 2013, Kansas State University achieved record highs in fundraising, external grant awards, and student enrollment. A part of the scenic Flint Hills region some 100 miles west of Kansas City, Manhattan is a growing, increasingly multicultural city. In 2011, Manhattan was ranked by Forbes magazine as the best small city in the U.S. for business and careers.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate:
– completion of a Ph.D. in Communication by August 2015;
– evidence of teaching excellence; and
– evidence of scholarly achievement.

Please apply by sending (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vita, (3) teaching evaluations, (4) evidence of scholarly activity and (5) names and contact information for three professional references by email or by mail to Cassie Hall, Department of Communication Studies, 129 Nichols Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.

For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Sarah Riforgiate

Kansas State University is an AA/EEO employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. A background check is required. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and continue until the positions are filled.

Northeastern U job ad

The Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin September 1, 2012. The candidate must have an earned doctorate by August 2012 in Communication or a related field. We are seeking candidates who will excel in the research and teaching of digital communications (e.g., youth, global development, social change and protest) and social networking services (e.g., Facebook, Google+, bookmarking). We are open to a range of methodological approaches and welcome multi- and inter-disciplinary scholarship though we are interested in candidates capable of teaching research methods or communication theory from a social science perspective. The successful candidate must be able to document teaching excellence and to speak to the importance of achieving and maintaining diversity in higher education. Women and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Communication Studies is committed to excellence in research and teaching within a broad framework of experiential education and community engagement. Communication Studies is primarily an undergraduate-serving department with courses that range across a number of areas such as rhetorical studies, organizational communication, health communication, digital communications, and intercultural communication.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2011 and full consideration will be given to applications received by December 30, 2011. Each applicant should send a letter that addresses the selection criteria and indicates how her/his background and expertise fit with the needs of the department. Samples of scholarship, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of at least three references should accompany the letter. To apply, visit the College of Arts, Media and Design website at http://www.northeastern.edu/camd/ and click on the Faculty Positions button.

Applicant with questions pertaining to the search should call Prof. Tom Nakayama, Search Committee Chair, at: 617-373-7342 or email at t.nakayama@neu.edu.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Northeastern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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