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UCSB job ad

The Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenured senior Associate or Full Professor faculty position, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2014.  The successful candidate will complement one or more of the Department’s core areas in interpersonal/intergroup communication, media communication, and organizational communication, and any of our cross-cutting emphases in communication and technology, media neuroscience, globalization, family, group, health, political, legal, or intercultural communication.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline and an exceptional record of scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to assume the role of Chair for a 3-year term beginning July, 2016.  Thus, administrative experience is highly desirable.

Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence and administrative effectiveness, three publications, and a list of 3 references along with contact information to the appropriate sections of the job search website.  Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Howie Giles, at giles AT comm.ucsb.edu. The search committee will begin screening completed applications on November 1, 2013, and all materials need to be submitted before this date.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.  UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Questioning geocultural boundaries

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Communication Theory special issue on “Questioning geocultural boundaries of communication theories: De-Westernization, cosmopolitalism and globalization”

Guest editors: Silvio Waisbord and Claudia Mellado
Submission deadline: April 1, 2013

Although Western perspectives have been dominant in the study of communication, scholars have called for the emancipation of non-Western theories and new conceptual and theoretical perspectives. Researchers have shown the importance and vitality of communication theories grounded in various philosophical conceptions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This call should not be understood as an effort to “de-Westernize” communication studies. On the contrary, the task is to explore whether non-Western perspectives expand the analysis and challenge central assumptions and arguments.

Communication Theory therefore invites authors to submit papers for a future special issue on “Questioning geocultural boundaries of communication theories: De-Westernization, cosmopolitalism and globalization.” Contributions could analyze current theoretical developments in communication studies across the world, revisit epistemological and historical foundations, examine the integration of Western and non-Western perspectives in communication studies, the uses of theories of global comparative research, discuss the relevance of non-Western theories and models, and successful and failed efforts at theoretical cross-pollination. Submissions may address but should not be limited to the following
questions:

– Amidst the globalization, indigenization, and hybridization of communication and cultures, what do we mean by non-Western and Western theories?
– What are non-Western communication theories? Are they primarily based on non-individualistic, communitarian notions of self and universalistic premises?
– What are the commonalities and differences among non-Western theories? What contributions and differences do they offer?
– How do non-Western theories reframe questions and arguments grounded in Western theories?
– Is it valid to denominate theories on the basis of geo-cultural origin? How are essentialist positions reaffirmed? How and by whom or what are they challenged?

Manuscripts must be submitted by April 1, 2013, through the online submission system of Communication Theory. Authors should indicate that they wish to have their manuscript considered for the special issue. Inquiries can be sent to Silvio Waisbord (waisbord AT gwu.edu) and Claudia Mellado (claudia.mellado AT usach.cl).

Nat U Singapore job ad

The Department of Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks to hire a tenured Full Professor with research and teaching specialization in Communication Management. In particular, research and teaching interests in health communication, science communication, public policy, social change communication, strategic communication, corporate social responsibility, public communication campaigns, and/or globalization are desired. We are interested in internationally recognized scholars who value diverse research methods and approach communication through new and emergent media perspectives.

For this position, candidates must have a Ph.D., extensive teaching experience, globally recognized research achievements, proven administrative experience, and leadership qualities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses and play active roles in developing the Department’s graduate program, supervising graduate students, and mentoring junior faculty.  Minimum qualifications will include demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Our Remuneration is internationally competitive.

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 number 3 in the global QS rankings of Communication and Media Studies. There are currently 15 tenure-track faculty members in this multi-disciplinary Department with international faculty whose areas of expertise cover communication management, media studies, and interactive design. The Department values its culture of collegiality and collaboration, and is a cross-disciplinary institution for multi-dimensional scholarship that encompasses engineering, arts, humanities, and the social sciences.

Application Procedure: Please submit the following: (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); and (4) a statement of research. Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, applications must arrive by 31 March 2013. We uphold the principle of non-discrimination and encourage every qualified individual to apply.

Enquiries and applications should be sent to Ms. Gayathri Dorairaju, Department of Communications and New Media, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, Blk AS6, #03-41, 11 Computing Drive, Singapore 117416. Email: cnmcareer AT nus.edu.sg.

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U Colorado Denver job ad

Assistant Professor of Communication and New Media

The Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Communication and New Media, at the assistant professor level, beginning in August, 2013.

UCD is an urban campus that serves a diverse student body, values community engagement, and seeks top-notch scholars and world-class teachers. The Department of Communication offers B.A. and M.A. degrees and serves 450majors; professors teach on a 2/2 load and perform research and service consistent with peer urban research universities. The successful candidate will teach courses that fall within the Department’s “Media Studies” pathway, which includes such classes as Introduction to Media Studies, Media and Society, and New Media.

Because the Department participates in a joint venture with the International College Beijing, the Department is especially interested in those candidates whose research touches upon issues of globalization and/or international studies. Because the Department is committed to promoting social justice through community engagement and service-learning, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in implementing the study and practice of New Media in the interests of under-resourced communities.

While social scientists and humanists are both encouraged to apply, the successful candidate will need to work effectively in a Department staffed with colleagues whose work falls largely in the rhetorical and cultural traditions.

The Department strongly prefers candidates with a Ph.D. in communication (or a related discipline); however, candidates who are ABD with significant progress on the dissertation will also be considered. Additional preferred qualities include evidence of superior teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; a track record of leadership in departmental, campus, and disciplinary service capacities; and a proven history of producing significant scholarship.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation,two samples of scholarly activity, and evidence of teaching excellence to Dr. Brian L. Ott, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, University of Colorado Denver, P.O. Box 173364, CB 176, Denver, CO 80217-3364. In addition to sending hard copies of the materials listed above, applicants must also submit these materials (but not their letters of recommendation) electronically by following the directions. The Assistant Professor position number is 819516 for Department 30095 (Communication).

Candidates with questions about this job description are invited to contact Dr. Ott at brian.ott AT ucdenver.edu or at 303-556-6719.

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled; preliminary interviews will be conducted at the NCA convention.

UCD is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In fact, because the downtown campus is located in the heart of the city’s commercial, cultural, and recreational district, it attracts a diverse population consisting primarily of commuters, many of whom are non-traditional students. This diversity is enriched by UCD’s commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, which is embedded in all aspects of campus life.

CFP Boundaries of Comm theories

Communication Theory special issue on
Questioning geocultural boundaries of communication theories: De-Westernization, cosmopolitalism and globalization

Guest editors: Silvio Waisbord and Claudia Mellado
Submission deadline: April 1, 2013

Although Western perspectives have been dominant in the study of communication, scholars have called for the emancipation of non-Western theories and new conceptual and theoretical perspectives. Researchers have shown the importance and vitality of communication theories grounded in various philosophical conceptions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This call should not be understood as an effort to “de-Westernize” communication studies. On the contrary, the task is to explore whether non-Western perspectives expand the analysis and challenge central assumptions and arguments.

Communication Theory therefore invites authors to submit papers for a future special issue on “Questioning geocultural boundaries of communication theories: De-Westernization, cosmopolitalism and globalization.” Contributions could analyze current theoretical developments in communication studies across the world, revisit epistemological and historical foundations, examine the integration of Western and non-Western perspectives in communication studies, the uses of theories of global comparative research, discuss the relevance of non-Western theories and models, and successful and failed efforts at theoretical cross-pollination. Submissions may address but should not be limited to the following questions:

-Amidst the globalization, indigenization, and hybridization of communication and cultures, what do we mean by non-Western and Western theories?
-What are non-Western communication theories? Are they primarily based on non-individualistic, communitarian notions of self and universalistic premises?
-What are the commonalities and differences among non-Western theories? What contributions and differences do they offer?
-How do non-Western theories reframe questions and arguments grounded in Western theories?
-Is it valid to denominate theories on the basis of geo-cultural origin? How are essentialist positions reaffirmed? How and by whom or what are they challenged?

Manuscripts must be submitted by April 1, 2013, through the online submission system of Communication Theory. Authors should indicate that they wish to have their manuscript considered for the special issue. Inquiries can be sent to Silvio Waisbord (waisbord AT gwu.edu) and Claudia Mellado (claudia.mellado AT usach.cl).

U Colorado job ad

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
Department of Communication
Tenure-track Assistant Professor: Communicating and Organizing

The Communication Department at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applicants for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor whose research focuses on communicating and organizing. The department’s Organizational Communication area specializes in theorizing organizing practices, with interdisciplinary emphases on discourse, materiality, difference, constitution, and collaboration. We seek a colleague who complements and extends these existing strengths through analyzing and theorizing organizing practices in areas of social relevance. Topical interests could include (but would not be limited to) organizational change, governance, globalization, postcolonial relations, culture and power, advocacy and social conflict, forms of differentiation, queering organization theory and practice, and the influence of work beyond the workplace.

Evidence of actual and/or potential achievement of excellence in teaching and research is required. Appointment will begin August 2013, and the Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.  Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must provide electronic copies of the following materials: letter of application (including a statement describing how your work contributes to topical interests such as those listed above), curriculum vitae, copy of a published article (or an equivalent sample of research), evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation.  Application materials are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #818580.  Additional questions may be e-mailed to the Search Committee Chair Timothy Kuhn, commsearchcmte@colorado.edu.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at: hr-ada@colorado.edu.

Ohio U job ad

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Ohio University

Ohio University seeks an Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication for the Athens campus. Duties include: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in interpersonal communication, organizational communication, particularly nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on globalization and intercultural communication, in seminar and large-lecture courses. Must be prepared to advise undergraduates; PhD students within the School of Communication Studies, mentor teaching associates; engage in program of research related to the areas of interpersonal/organizational/intercultural communication.

Candidates should have an established program of research evidenced through publication in communication journals as well as participation in professional conferences. Required: PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Communication or related field. Must have 2 years of teaching experience in a wide range of communication subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the areas of interpersonal communication, organizational communication and/or intercultural communication. Teaching experience obtained during graduate studies will be accepted in fulfillment of the requirement.

W Kentucky U job ad

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
Potter College of Arts and Letters

The Department of Communication at Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of intercultural communication. This position is a nine-month appointment beginning August 2012.

We seek a teacher-scholar with a strong research and teaching background in intercultural communication across a variety of contexts with specific focus on globalization, multicultural work environments, and co-cultural diversity. The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate as well as graduate levels commensurate with the candidate’s strengths and the department’s needs with creative instructional techniques and formats (traditional, on-line, interactive television and weekend bi-term arrangements). Applicants with expertise corresponding with our departmental emphases on communication studies and organizational communication at the undergraduate level and applied organizational communication at the graduate level are encouraged to apply.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Communication by time of appointment (ABD will be considered), evidence of teaching quality, and a focused research agenda.

Founded in 1906, WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of 50,000, situated approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee.  The university, under the vision to be a Leading American University with International Reach, currently enrolls 17,982 undergraduate and 3,066 graduate students.  WKU places a premium on teaching and student learning. Its faculty is engaged in creative activity and diverse scholarship, including basic and applied research designed to expand knowledge, improve instruction, increase learning, and provide optimum service to the state and nation. WKU has broad student and faculty participation in Study Abroad programs.

The Department of Communication offers two undergraduate majors: Communication Studies and Corporate and Organizational Communication and one Master’s of Arts degree in Organizational Communication. The department maintains a large undergraduate student population and works to engage students through chapters of Lambda Pi Eta, IABC, and Communication Ambassadors, a student service organization.  The graduate program is designed to meet the needs of traditional and nontraditional students.  For more information, please visit our website at http://www.wku.edu/Communication.

For consideration, please submit electronically a letter of application, transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, a C.V., and three (3) current letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Kumi Ishii, Chair, Communication Search
Department of Communication
130 Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #21029
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1029
(270) 745-3296
Email: communication@wku.edu

St Louis U job ad

Assistant Professor of Emerging Technologies and Society
Saint Louis University
Department of 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 Emerging Technologies and Society at the assistant professor level, in the Department of Communication, to begin in Fall 2012. We seek a teacher-scholar with an expertise in the cultural and social impact of emerging technologies on human communication. The ideal candidate should also have expertise in one or more of the following areas: globalization, organizational communication, and/or international/intercultural communication.

Duties include teaching courses in the department’s core undergraduate and graduate curricula such as Communication Theory and/or Communication Research Methods. This faculty member would also be expected to teach technology-related courses that are currently part of our curriculum, and to develop new courses focused on emerging technologies, including such areas as media convergence, computer-mediated communication, new technology and globalization, and courses focusing on secondary research interests.

Requirements: Earned doctorate in Communication, Communication Studies, Media Studies, or another closely related field, by August 1, 2012, documented teaching experience and excellence, an ability to build networks within the professional community, and a record or promise of published scholarly research.

Communication is a thriving department in the College of Arts and Sciences, with about 250 undergraduate majors, 40 minors, 25 M.A. students, and 21 full-time faculty members. In 2010, the department opened an 8,500-square-foot media facility and initiated a new undergraduate curriculum that stresses both the theoretical understanding and professional applications of communication. The master’s program emphasizes three areas of shared interest: culture and public dialogue, media studies, and organizational communication. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist through new university-sponsored initiatives, including the Walter J. Ong Center for Language, Media and Culture, and/or the Center for Intercultural Studies.

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. Applicants should include the following materials: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement and a research statement, and 4) three letters of recommendation. For additional information, contact Dr. Kevin B. Wright, Search Chair, kwrigh28@slu.edu, phone: 314-977-4046, fax: 314-977-3195.

Review of applications will begin on November 10 and will continue until the position is filled.
Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

U Mass Boston job ad

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Communication Studies
University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in either Organizational Communication or Intercultural Communication, beginning September 1, 2012. This is the third in a series of hires to establish a new Communication Department and major within the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

Candidates should possess an earned PhD in Communication, a quantitative social science research program, and the potential for obtaining external funding. Possible areas of research interest include diversity in the workplace, communication and social mobilization, compliance gaining and social influence in organizational contexts, international media systems, globalization, political communication, crosscultural media effects, and others.  Opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration may exist between this position and the CLA Departments of Psychology or Sociology, McCormack Graduate School of Public Policy, and/or College of Nursing and Health Sciences, depending on areas of research expertise and interest.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and teach required courses in the new major, along with courses in Organizational or Intercultural Communication and other courses in his/her area of expertise. Teaching load is a 3/3, though new faculty are typically granted a number of course releases during their pre-tenure years.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the address below. Please direct any questions to Ken Lachlan, Director of Communication Studies, at ken.lachlan@umb.edu.
In order to receive full consideration, all application materials must be received no later than November 11, 2012. Please send a cover letter, C.V., research statement, sample publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Communication Studies Search Committee, c/o Martin Hansen, Wheatley Hall 05-111, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393.

UMass Boston (www.umb.edu) is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.